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Jupiter Senior Softball

Watching Senior Softball pitcher Mike Manasia in a game Registration can be made online at www.
last month seemed just like any other summer day. He went leaguelineup.com/jssa. For more information
seven innings and struck out six in sweltering 90-degree-plus contact Gary Newman at (917) 623-0791.
temperature.
Except it wasn’t just any
day, but his 90th birthday and
that earned him the distinction
as the oldest player in the 55
and over Jupiter Senior Softball
league. Teammates helped him
celebrate by singing Happy
Birthday and presenting him
with a decorated cake. Manasia
is known as “everyone’s buddy”
and is an inspiration to all.
Rocco Cambareri, who hosted Guests at a birthday lunch for Mike Manasia were, left to right: Ron Bosco,
a celebratory birthday lunch for Bob Coleman, Gary Davis, Tom Dolan, Ron Nolan, Host Rocco Cambareri,
Manasia and friends, said, “He Mike Manasia, center, thanks teammates for their birthday salute. Photo Barry Skolnik, Mike Manasia, Vic Troiano, Ralph Randazzo, Dave Summers,
means a lot to the league, to me by Mike Richmond Bob Davis, Tom Toner, Pete Pinello. Photo by Mike Richmond
and to everyone.”
Known as a tough competitor
who goes after every batter with Residents Of La Posada
the goal of getting them out,
Manasia has been playing in
the senior league more than 20 Enjoy An Abundance Of Options
years. Playing three days a week
“keeps my blood pumping,”
he said. As he enters his ninth At Every Level Of Care
decade, he feels fortunate to be
playing, having undergone heart
and gall bladder surgery and Since 2019, the U.S. has been
surviving two bouts with bladder home to more than 54 million
cancer over the years. He is an senior citizens, a number that is
Army veteran of the Korean War expected to double by the year
where he served with the 3rd 2060, and maintains over 65,000
Infantry Division. long-term care facilities across
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., the country.
where he was born July 11, As the growing population
1932, Manasia is retired from Mike Manasia admires continues to age, the need for
the retail and wholesale meat his 90th birthday cake. senior living communities that provide varying levels of clock staff members, state-of-the-art medical equipment
business. He served as meat Photo by Miriam Ruffolo care is on the rise. For many, the transition to a retirement and facilities, on-site beauty salons and barber shops,
director for a supermarket chain community is a major life event and the burden of having to housekeeping services, carefully planned dining options,
and in later years, as a meat trader. The latter position earned move to different communities based on growing needs can and so much more. Independent residents can enjoy
him the nickname “Chicken Wings” from friends. be an overwhelming and unnecessary process. La Posada, access to multiple high-quality dining options with 5-star
The year-round slow-pitch softball program is open to a resort-style senior living community in the heart of Palm restaurant-style cuisine, a newly renovated fitness center,
persons 55 and older and new players are sought to fill out Beach Gardens, is here to offer peace of mind for those creative arts studio, etc.
rosters for pickup games every Monday, Wednesday and Friday who wish to age in place. “We want residents to fully explore
morning. The league is sponsored by the nonprofit Jupiter Senior As a continuing care retirement their options and feel confident in their
Softball Association in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. community (CCRC), La Posada offers decision to move to La Posada,” says
Players of all skill levels are welcome. The three division multiple levels of care, each with its Perez. “We encourage residents to take
format allows for games for more competitive players as well own comprehensive plan, providing advantage of all the benefits of living
as for those desiring a more relaxed style of play. There is seniors, along with their families, in our community, and ultimately make
no upper age limit but most participants are in their 60s and the peace of mind to age in place. the best decisions for themselves.
70s, some in their 80s, and Manasia, 90. Whether there is a need for assisted A firm advocate for choice and
living, memory care, skilled nursing customizable lifestyles, La Posada
or rehabilitation services, La Posada offers an array of options, from
offers residents the care they require, their wellness programs to the levels
along with an award-winning lifestyle of care they provide. Operating
and five-star amenities. on the philosophy of the Art of
This commitment to high-quality Living Well, the community offers
care has led La Posada to be recently residents the opportunity to master
recognized in U.S News and World multiple dimensions of wellness,
Report’s 2022 Inaugural Analysis for intellectual stimulation, culture and
Best Senior Living for their memory more through the vast number of
care services. Based on consumer amenities and activities offered. The
satisfaction surveys administered expansive community also features
in 2021 and 2022, award recipients 18 unique floorplans with four special
are judged on the quality of on-site residential styles, offering a variety
NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered! caregiving, the quality of food and of elegant, thoughtfully designed
apartments with their own unique
dining experiences, the variety of
wellness activities, transportation touches of style and comfort.
availability, friendliness of staff, and “At La Posada, residents in all levels
more. of care live a maintenance-free lifestyle
“WE SHOW Along with the recent recognition that allows them more time to do the
for their memory care, La Posada has
things they love,” says Brad Cadiere,
UP!” also earned the title as the “Best of the Best” retirement executive director at La Posada. “Our residents are not only
communities in Palm Beach by the Palm Beach Post, taken care of but are provided with an enriched lifestyle that
marking their fourth win in a row. offers many opportunities to stay healthy and be engaged.”
When it comes to the award-winning care offered at
La Posada, Lili Perez, director of admissions, says it’s
all due to the community’s person-centered approach If you are interested in learning more about
to care and wellness. life at La Posada, join us for a special event in
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