Courtesy Adirondack Thunder
The Wesley Community hosted players from the Adirondack Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, for a special visit with seniors residing at the Wesley Health Care Center in January.
The players spent the afternoon participating in various activities and handing out Thunder memorabilia and collectible items to residents at the long-term care center.
On the following day, the Adirondack Thunder in turn welcomed nearly 75 residents and staff from The Wesley Community to its home game against the Wheeling Nailers at Cool Insuring Arena.
Both events are a continuation of a new partnership between the Adirondack Thunder and the Wesley Community, which also includes a new senior discount on Thunder tickets this season. Seniors ages 55 and older receive a $2 discount on tickets to Adirondack Thunder home games during the 2018-19 regular season, courtesy of the Wesley Community.
“We are thrilled to have our players spend quality time with multiple generations at The Wesley Community which is part of our expanded effort to create new community engagement opportunities in the surrounding community,” said Adirondack Thunder President Jeff Mead. “Adirondack Thunder hockey is great entertainment for people of all ages and we’re honored to work with The Wesley Community to make hockey affordable for all the seniors in our community.”
“The Wesley Community is proud to partner with the Adirondack Thunder and our seniors thoroughly enjoyed visiting their players before a wonderful night of hockey at the Cool Insuring Arena,” said the Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon. “The senior discount has been an outstanding way for our organization to give back to the aging adult population in our community while also supporting the favorite hockey team of both our residents and staff.”
The Wesley Community is a senior living campus that provides a wide range of housing, services and programs for aging adults, including independent and assisted living and long-term care. The organization also offers short-term rehabilitation and outpatient therapies for individuals of all ages.