Community Matters Aberdeen Village
May 2016
Schoolmates Don McCaul and Gib Hart reconnected at Aberdeen Village, many years after they attended grade school together.
It’s a small world after all Residents Don McCaul and Gib Hart were grade school chums “back in the day.” Alongside their photo is a newspaper clipping about their elementary class activities. Don and Gib continue to share a wonderful friendship here at Aberdeen Village.
A sweet response to a sour situation By Don Wilson, interim chaplain
I recently shared with a group something I had observed in an airport a while back. My wife and I were on a flight home from the west coast. We had to change planes in Denver. As we boarded the plane we were informed that our departure would be delayed for a few minutes while a slight mechanical problem was solved.
Don Wilson interim chaplain
The few minutes became more than an hour. Because we were already seated in the aircraft, patience was wearing thin. It was a hot day and the temperature, along with the level of annoyance, was rising. The flight attendants finally allowed us to return to the terminal, where it was air-conditioned. Some of the passengers were expressing to the flight attendants frustration and anger with the situation. A newspaper clipping of a Thanksgiving activity they participated in while they attended grade school together brings back fun memories. CEO, continued on page 4
One man went to the desk and loudly exclaimed “This situation is unacceptable. What are you going to do for us?!” Just then I noticed another passenger responding to the situation in a
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different way. He had gone to one of the food vendors and purchased cups of ice cream, and gave one to each of the flight attendants. He recognized that they were obviously frustrated, too, with a situation beyond their control. His act was a welcome reminder that we can choose how we respond in frustrating situations. In the Epistle to the Philippians, St. Paul has written “Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. . .” (Phil. 2:4 CEB). That passage is a “hard sell” for most of us. But when we see it in action, it can make a strong impression.
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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Community Matters May 2016
Join us for the Art is Ageless reception The 2016 Art is Ageless reception will be on May 20, here at Aberdeen Village. Winners of this year’s competition will be announced at 3 p.m., in the Brandt Chapel/Community Room. Please come support the artists, as well as enjoy light refreshments. The exhibit comes to a close on May 26.
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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