News & Updates from Pleasant Ridge Manor

The Biennial Committal of Ashes Ceremony at the Almshouse Cemetery

Posted on September 11th, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Biennial Committal of Ashes Ceremony at the Almshouse Cemetery

Joined by members of our Erie Community, we are at the Almshouse Cemetery on Blair Road honoring Erie County souls whose journey ended, though their full story remains unknown to us. In this quiet act, we acknowledge that every life, no matter how quiet, holds meaning.

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Tonight is Opening Night!

Posted on September 9th, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Tonight is Opening Night!

Join us at the Albion Fair this evening! Our employee volunteers are going to be at every gate and the candy shack from 5pm until 7pm!  Make sure you stop and say Hello!!

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September 2025 Calendar

Posted on September 5th, 2025 at 1:30 PM
September 2025 Calendar

Folks, we want to share our September plans with you, we really do. The hamsters inside this computer have skedaddled and skattered.  We'll try to wrangle them back in on Monday, so if you'd be patient, we promise to get this issue resolved next week!  

UPDATE as of Friday, 3:45 those little rascals...  The calendar is up! Click on the News button above to view and print your pdf version of the September 2025 calendar!

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Time for Fun at a Fall Fair!

Posted on September 5th, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Time for Fun at a Fall Fair!

Yesterday's in-house fall fair was a huge success with tons of smiles and laughter.  People left feeling happy and energized! Our Activities Department is tip top!

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We're Back To School!!

Posted on September 3rd, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We're Back To School!!

We have a great Activities Department that comes up with some of the most fun events! Today, we all went back to school and graduated in a single day! Check out these photos of the fun...

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We Are Speechless...

Posted on August 14th, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We Are Speechless...

If you haven't seen the sunflower fields in Girard...

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Monday and Tuesday of this week were CRAZY!

Posted on August 13th, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Monday and Tuesday of this week were CRAZY!

Golf and Giving...two really impactful days of fun and generosity.

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What Makes People Donate? Erie Gives Aug. 12th, 2025

Posted on July 31st, 2025 at 10:29 AM
What Makes People Donate?  Erie Gives Aug. 12th, 2025

Everyone knows that Pleasant Ridge Manor is a long term rehab and skilled nursing care facility. But did you know that we've been doing great things for over 100 years?!  Besides the great care our residents receive, read more about what our Volunteers contribute to the mission...

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Erie County's Almshouse Cemetery

Posted on July 31st, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Erie County's Almshouse Cemetery

The May/June 2025 edition of the Pennsylvania Magazine has a wonderful article called, "Reverent Remembrance" written by Michael E. DeSanctis who also provided the photos. It describes a short history of the grounds on which the cemetery exists and the reason for the creation of the cemetery. He then goes on to describe the actual ceremonies that take place there every 2nd year; this year being one of them. 

 

 

 

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Our Summer Newsletter

Posted on July 29th, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Our Summer newsletter is ready for you to view!  Just click on the Resources button above and select the Newsletters and calendars button to view, download or print your copy!

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