Members Pull Plane for Local Charities

The Stratford was excited to participate in the fourteen-year tradition of plane tug-of-war to help raise funds for local children’s hospitals and charities through the Republic Airway Plane Pull. Six of our Members and four of our management team members took part in the pull. All six of our gentlemen Members who attended the event are also dedicated participants in our Men’s Wellness Class, which has a fun dress code that encourages Members to wear funky pants! So, it was no shocker when they came dressed to impress and ready to challenge all the common misconceptions about aging.

Together, the group successfully pulled the plane 15 feet in just 10.1 seconds! After the pull, our wonderful Wellness Director, Heather Mairn, attributed their ability to pull the plane that far and that fast to a mix of adrenaline and a bit of anxiety about whether they could actually move the plane. The room was full of cheers and excitement as soon as they had accomplished this impressive feat!

The event was so much fun that they may even do it again next year. Nothing is more rewarding than stepping outside of your comfort zone for a fantastic cause!