Page 4 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '22

Page 4, Jupiter Spotlight
Jupiter Senior Softball

Watching Senior Softball pitcher Mike Manasia in a
game last month seemed just like any other summer day.
He went seven innings and struck out six in sweltering
90-degree-plus 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 a celebratory birthday lunch for Manasia and friends,
said, “He means a lot to the league, to me and to everyone.”
Known as a tough competitor who goes after every batter
with the goal of getting them out, Manasia has been playing in
the senior league more than 20 years. Playing three days a week
“keeps my blood pumping,” he said. As he enters his ninth Guests at a birthday lunch for Mike Manasia were, left to right: Ron Bosco, Bob Coleman,
decade, he feels fortunate to be playing, having undergone Mike Manasia admires his Gary Davis, Tom Dolan, Ron Nolan, Host Rocco Cambareri, Barry Skolnik, Mike Manasia,
heart and gall bladder surgery and surviving two bouts with 90th birthday cake. Photo by Vic Troiano, Ralph Randazzo, Dave Summers, Bob Davis, Tom Toner, Pete Pinello. Photo
bladder cancer over the years. He is an Army veteran of the Miriam Ruffolo by Mike Richmond
Korean War where he served with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Residents Of La Posada

Enjoy An Abundance Of Options

At Every Level Of Care

Since 2019, the U.S. has been
Mike Manasia, center, thanks teammates for their birthday home to more than 54 million
salute. Photo by Mike Richmond senior citizens, a number that is
expected to double by the year
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was born July 2060, and maintains over 65,000
11, 1932, Manasia is retired from the retail and wholesale long-term care facilities across
meat business. He served as meat director for a supermarket the country.
chain and in later years, as a meat trader. The latter position As the growing population
earned him the nickname “Chicken Wings” from friends. continues to age, the need for
The year-round slow-pitch softball program is open to senior living communities that provide varying levels of clock staff members, state-of-the-art medical equipment
persons 55 and older and new players are sought to fill out care is on the rise. For many, the transition to a retirement and facilities, on-site beauty salons and barber shops,
rosters for pickup games every Monday, Wednesday and Friday community is a major life event and the burden of having to housekeeping services, carefully planned dining options,
morning. The league is sponsored by the nonprofit Jupiter Senior move to different communities based on growing needs can and so much more. Independent residents can enjoy
Softball Association in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. be an overwhelming and unnecessary process. La Posada, access to multiple high-quality dining options with 5-star
Players of all skill levels are welcome. The three division a resort-style senior living community in the heart of Palm restaurant-style cuisine, a newly renovated fitness center,
format allows for games for more competitive players as Beach Gardens, is here to offer peace of mind for those creative arts studio, etc.
well as for those desiring a more relaxed style of play. There who wish to age in place. “We want residents to fully explore
is no upper age limit but most participants are in their 60s As a continuing care retirement their options and feel confident in their
and 70s, some in their 80s, and Manasia, 90. community (CCRC), La Posada offers decision to move to La Posada,” says
Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup. multiple levels of care, each with its Perez. “We encourage residents to take
com/jssa. For more information contact Gary Newman at own comprehensive plan, providing advantage of all the benefits of living
(917) 623-0791. seniors, along with their families, in our community, and ultimately make
the peace of mind to age in place. the best decisions for themselves.
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,
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of Report’s 2022 Inaugural Analysis for intellectual stimulation, culture and
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by Best Senior Living for their memory more through the vast number of
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor.
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
caregiving, the quality of food and of elegant, thoughtfully designed
dining experiences, the variety of apartments with their own unique
Seabreeze Publications wellness activities, transportation touches of style and comfort.
availability, friendliness of staff, and “At La Posada, residents in all levels
Publisher more. of care live a maintenance-free lifestyle
M. Sean Reid Along with the recent recognition that allows them more time to do the
J. Reid
for their memory care, La Posada has things they love,” says Brad Cadiere,
Sales also earned the title as the “Best of the Best” retirement executive director at La Posada. “Our residents are not only
Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick 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.”
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When it comes to the award-winning care offered at
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