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Jupiter Senior Softball News

Members of with guys older than me really
the Jupiter Senior inspires me.” As an example, he
Softball Association cited a 75-year-old teammate
(JSSA) paid tribute in whose play “is awesome to
an Independence Day see.” The senior softball games
holiday observance to are every Monday, Wednesday
the men and women and Friday morning at Jupiter
of the armed forces Community Park beginning at
who died in defense 8:30 a.m. However, because of
of their country. renovation of Jupiter’s softball
More than 50 fields games were shifted to
senior softball players PGA National Park July 19.
gathered around the Games are anticipated to return
American flag for the to Jupiter Aug. 23.
pregame ceremony at To register online or
Jupiter Community for more information go
Park to hear remarks to www.leaguelineup.com/
by Everett Barber who jssa or call Tom Cosentino
praised the flag as “a at (412) 721-0173. Everett Barber, left, leads senior softball players in singing the National Anthem.
symbol of freedom
that men and women New Jupiter Senior Softball
of the armed forces players Tim Brown 63, left, and Safety and Security Ensures Vibrant
have fought for, and Chris Okolichany, 60
many have died for,
all veterans and first responders in the audience who were and Fulfilling Lifestyle at La Posada
to keep us a free nation.” Barber called out for recognition

applauded by the crowd.
The ceremony concluded with a sing-along of the National At La Posada, a Kisco senior
Anthem. Then it was “play ball” as players took to the living community in the heart
fields for pickup games. The year-round slow-pitch softball of Palm Beach Gardens, the
program, which is open to persons 55 and older, gained community’s five-star lifestyle
51 new players last year despite a six-month suspension is a key element of its focus on
because of the coronavirus pandemic. Total membership as the overall health and well-being
of mid-July was 221. of residents. Whether it’s dining
More players are needed however, to fill pickup teams the options or wellness activities,
remainder of the year and team rosters in the 2022 Winter the staff goes out of their way
League that opens next January and runs through March, to make it safe and engaging.
said JSSA President Tom Cosentino. And players of all skill The dedication to service,
levels are welcome. which has long been a priority
New players recently include Tim Brown, 63, who retired for the community, is more
after a 42-year career as a lineman/cable splicer for Florida pronounced than ever following
Power and Light Co., and firefighter Chris Okolichany, 60, the COVID-19 pandemic.
who retired in May after 28½ years with Palm Beach County La Posada offers full-service
Fire Rescue Department as a driver operator. Both men are senior living that affords an
neighbors in Palm Beach Country Estates. enriched lifestyle. With a unique
Brown, who has played ball many years in adult leagues to the return to normalcy, but one thing that will never
and on FPL teams, said he couldn’t wait to join the senior waver is the community’s dedication to its people. The
softball program. “I retired April 30 and was playing ball community is committed to maintaining the philosophy
the next week. It’s a fantastic sport.” And he said he’s lost behind Kisco Confidence™, a mission centered on
13 pounds since he started. providing safety and security, health and well-being,
Okolichany, a lifelong sports enthusiast, said playing senior and quality services to foster the most vibrant and
softball keeps him active and in shape, and added: “Playing fulfilling lifestyle for residents.
“We’ve said before that our residents are our most
valuable assets, and it’s a statement that will continue
to ring true,” said Cadiere. “Residents are the very heart
New Moon Full Moon of what we do, and we will continue to do all we can
August 8 August 22 to provide superior service and address their needs.”
The expansive community features 247 luxurious
First Quarter Third Quarter independent living apartments, which includes 11
August 15 August 30 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
living apartments, memory care suites, and private
approach and a philosophy centered on giving residents rooms for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing.
peace of mind, La Posada focuses on providing And as a part of The Art of Living Well® philosophy,
residents with the highest quality service in all residents have ample opportunities to strengthen their
areas. As a resort-style community, residents have minds, bodies and spirits at all levels of community life.
access to a variety of amenities,
including chef-prepared meals,
concierge services, state-of-the-
art wellness programs and so
much more.
“Out of the pandemic, we
found the most essential thing
was for us to find ways to
support our residents and bring
them together. We did that in
ways that were not only new
and innovative, but also allowed
them to keep the independence
and level of engagement they
were used to, and a major
component of that was safety,”
said Brad Cadiere, executive
director at La Posada.
La Posada continues to adapt
its safety measures in response La Posada Walking Paths

If you’re interested in learning more about the community, join the La Posada team for a complimentary lunch
following our resident panel on July 28. Join us for a taste of life at La Posada and see why we earned three Best
of Palm Beach County awards three years in a row. Call (561) 277-0680 to RSVP for the resident panel or
schedule a tour and experience La Posada for yourself!