Community Matters Aberdeen Village
April 2016
Art is Ageless exhibit, reception features local senior artists Since the beginning of time, creative expression has brought joy to both its creators and those who experience their art. The Art is Ageless® program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. Some have resumed art after putting it aside for a career, others have been creating beautiful pieces throughout their lives, and others never picked up a brush until after they retired, but all are now expressing themselves through art. This month, their works are on display at Aberdeen Village. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Suzanne Willey, community relations director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Olathe community.” ART, continued on page 2 CEO, continued on page 4
Moving toward completion By Don Wilson, interim chaplain
“Nobody’s perfect!” How many times we’ve heard, and perhaps made, that statement. One of the more recent translations of the Bible presents a fascinating, “new way of thinking” about a verse in the Gospel of Matthew. It is the Common English Bible’s rendering of verse 48 of the 6th chapter. Where Don Wilson older translations used the word “perfect,” the Common interim chaplain English Bible (CEB) uses the word “complete.” The chapter addresses the issue of loving not just one’s neighbor, but also one’s enemies. It also refers to not limiting your love toward only those who love you, and not limiting your greeting of others to your brothers and sisters. As the passage draws to a close, instead of the older “Be ye therefore, perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” the CEB says, “Therefore, just as your heavenly Father is complete in showing love to everyone, so also you must be complete.” (Italics added) This strikes me as a much more “attainable” commandment. CHAPLAIN, continued on page 2
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To work toward achieving “completeness” in the expanding of our love sounds more “inviting.” So if you’ve given up on achieving perfection, would you be willing instead to try instead for completion? Whatever we call the goal, hopefully we can work toward expanding our compassion toward one another.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Village by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at: PresbyterianManors.org.
Spring open house and move-in special Spring is a popular time to look at new residential possibilities. Because we think Aberdeen Village is a great place to live, we will have an open house from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
We will send invitations to this event. If you know anyone who would enjoy maintenance-free living at Aberdeen Village, please contact the marketing office to have their name added to our invitation list.
Guests will be able to tour our beautiful residences and enjoy desserts and refreshments.
Bonus: Those who attend the open house and move in prior to July 1 will receive one month free!
Tim Allin, executive director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Suzanne Willey, community relations director, swilley@pmma.org. Telephone: 913-599-6100 Fax: 913-599-3810 Address: 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS 66061-9524 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Aberdeen Village’s Post-Acute To Home (PATH®) program isn’t just about getting you home— it’s about getting you back to your life. Call 913-599-6100 today to schedule your personal appointment and tour. AberdeenVillage.com
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The Art is Ageless exhibit will feature works from local artists who are 65 and older, including several Aberdeen Village residents. The public is welcome to visit the community to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. The exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 29 through May 26. In addition to the exhibit, Aberdeen Village will honor local senior artists during a reception at the community at 3 p.m., Friday, May 20. Like us on Facebook
The Art is Ageless program has been encouraging creativity in seniors for more than 35 years, and is sponsored by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA), which is a nonprofit organization that owns and operates 18 senior living communities in Missouri and Kansas. Each year the organization publishes an Art is Ageless calendar, featuring works by amateur senior artists. Proceeds from the sale of calendars are reinvested into new art programs and opportunities for PMMA residents. Aberdeen Village
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Bravo recipients Recently, four staff members received Bravos, a PMMAdesignated award for exemplary service to our residents. Pictured here are Rebecca Chuma, Healthcare Staffing; Cynthia Greys, CNA; Susan Sallustio, LPN; and Bobbie Scott, Activities. Way to go!
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