We are so pleased to share the news that Penney Board Member Chance Irvine was selected to receive the 2017 LeadingAge Florida Trustee of the Year Award.  With Chance out of state, Teresa accepted the award on her behalf at the LeadingAge Florida annual convention.  They put together a wonderful video honoring Chance (please see

WJCT Public Broadcasting in Jacksonville did a feature story for their Hometown program featuring Penney Retirement Community and PET (Personal Energy Transportation) Florida. It gives Larry Hills’ story, as well as other commentary about the community and the project. To learn more, click here.

Penney celebrated its 4th annual fundraiser with 2 special days: Friday, April 21, was the first Senior Healthcare Symposium. Geared toward healthcare professionals who serve older adults, the roster of speakers was impressive, with experts from Mayo Jacksonville, the University of Florida, St. Vincent’s HealthCare, Baptist Health and Community Hospice & Palliative Care.

Heroes through Time: PRC Fabric Arts Entry in the Great American Honor Quilt Challenge   Marjorie Hollowell and Linda Sabin both active participants in the Arts & Crafts Fabric Arts Department created this special quilt in response to the Blank Quilting Company 2017 Honor Quilt Challenge.

National Healthcare Decisions Week is April 16-22. You are invited to join Penney Retirement Community and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for a conversation TODAY for the care you want TOMORROW. There .will be four sessions: 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm, on Wed., April 19, at The Commons Building on the Penney campus.

Two Special Days, One Great Celebration! Penney Retirement Community’s 4th Annual Circle of Family & Friends is Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22. Friday: Senior Healthcare Symposium. Penney is presenting an educational, all-day program for healthcare professional who work with older adults, focusing on memory loss.