Community Matters Aberdeen Village
June 2016
Savoring the sweet fruit of the Spirit By Don Wilson, interim chaplain
A friend of mine had a bumper sticker that greatly amused me. It said “God wants spiritual fruits, not religious nuts!”
Don Wilson interim chaplain
I loved it, as it pandered to my annoyance toward those folks whose theology differs substantially from my own. I quickly tire of their rhetoric, championing positions on important social and political issues according to their interpretation of scripture. The term “spiritual fruits” reminds me of a passage in the Epistle to the Galatians (5:22), which lists “fruit of the Spirit.” Included are such qualities as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. A prominent Old Testament scholar has urged that we find a way to dialogue with those we disagree with. That would require a careful application of some of those “fruits of the Spirit,” like patience, kindness and a dose of self-control. It wouldn’t be nearly so much fun as clever bumper stickers, but might get us further than name-calling. CEO, continued on page 4
Congratulations to first place winners, from left, Bill Walter, Carol Rondinelli, Cheryl Reynolds, Ed Duman, Marcia Schuler, Twila Butts and John Evans.
Art is Ageless® winners announced Aberdeen Village recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. Congratulations to the 2016 Aberdeen Village Art is Ageless winners! Christmas: First place – Joan Varner, “House in a Bubble” Second place – Ed Duman, “A Christmas Tree for Grandma” Needlework: First place – Twila Butts, “Alphabet Quilt Monogram” Second place – Twila Butts, “Know Everything” Third place – Peggy Eldridge, “White Magnolia”
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Photography: First place – Bill Walter, “Watching Over My Great Grandparents’ Graves” Painting: First place – Bill Walter, “Barn on the Hill”
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Second place – Bill Walter, “A Peaceful Sea Shore” Drawing: First place – Ed Duman, “California or Bust” Second place – John Evans, “The Jester” Third place – Marcia Schuler, “Kansas Sunflower” Best of Show:
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. 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.
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Cheryl Reynolds, “Water, Water Everywhere” Professional Painting: First place – Dennis Broockerd, “Longhorn Calf ”
Professional Drawing: First place – Carol Rondinelli, “A Different Time” Second place – Carol Rondinelli, “Magnificent” Professional Best of Show: Carol Rondinelli, “A Different Time” Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s wellness programs.
Share your secret to staying healthy We will focus on healthy aging in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. What are your secrets for staying healthy as you age? What advice do you have for others? Have you faced a health crisis and made life-altering changes as a result? If you’ve got a story to share, contact Community Relations Director Suzanne Willey, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters. Like us on Facebook
Thank you for our freedom
Independence Day is a special holiday in the United States as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, thanks to our military veterans who have served.
Elden Beebe, Navy Don McCaul, Air Force
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Robert Lee, Army
Don DuTeau, Navy Glen Bergman, Army Air Corp
At Aberdeen Village, we Bob Johnston, Air Force recognize our residents who served, some of whom are listed John Evans, Army here. Bill Walter, Navy Thank you to all who have Ed Weger, Army served. Vernon Lunn, Air Force
Dick Benjamin, Army
Dick Griffith, Marines
Dean Roberts, Army Walt Wunderlick, Air Force Tom Messplay, Air Force Ken Minter, Navy Gib Hart, Army
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Donate life Aberdeen Village will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 in the Brandt Chapel/Community Room. With so many people in need, this is our opportunity to help. Guests from outside Aberdeen Village are welcome to participate in the blood drive.
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 4
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