STADIUM PLACE INC

STADIUM PLACE, INC. HAS FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STADIUM PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHICH CURRENTLY IS HOME TO OVER 400 OLDER, LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ADULTS RESIDING IN 6 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND AND THE STADIUM PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS INCLUDING BENEFITS CHECK-UPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, TRIPS, SOCIAL EVENTS, INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO HELP EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY (NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR). THE GOALS ARE TO ENABLE SENIORS TO MAINTAIN THE GREATEST LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY POSSIBLE AND ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE STADIUM PLACE CAMPUS ALSO IS HOME TO A COMMUNITY-BUILT PLAYGROUND, THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG YMCA AT STADIUM PLACE, THE THANKSGIVING PLACE ENTRY PLAZE (A MEDITATIVE GARDEN AND LABYRINTH), THE RIPKEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BALLFIELD KNOWN AS MEMORIAL FIELD, STADIUM PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER. GILCHRIST CENTER BALTIMORE AND THE VILLAGE CENTER, A MIXED USE RETAIL, OFFICE AND LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDING NAMED ZEN APARTMENTS.A LARGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS HAVE ASSISTED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH PRODUCE RECEIVED FROM THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK AND A GARDENING CLUB.SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL SHOPPING CENTERS, CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EATING TOGETHER LUNCH PROGRAM, AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RESIDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, TRIPS, A SENIOR PROM COORDINATED BY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND A FASHION SHOW.DURING FY 2023, THE VILLAGE CENTER MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WAS COMPLETED, INCLUDING 70 MARKET RATE APARTMENTS NAMED ZEN APARTMENTS AND RETAIL SPACE. IN ADDITION, GILCHRIST CENTER BALTIMORE OPENED A 24 UNIT HOSPICE AT STADIUM PLACE.GEDCO STAFF ASSISTED RESIDENTS IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION.GEDCO STAFF AND RESIDENTS ORGANIZED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION INCLUDING A COLORING CLUB, EXERCISE CLASSES, HEALTHY EATING PROGRAMS, MOVIE NIGHTS, GARDEN CLUB, STADIUM PLACE CHOIR, ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES, AND YOGA AND CONCERTS AT THANKSGIVING PLACE.