Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
March 2019
Anna Robinson knows all about change Whether it was for her career or around our campus, Anna Robinson, registered nurse and assisted living supervisor, has seen change for the good.
Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® artist call for entries is now underway Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 to 12. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2020 Art is Ageless calendar. Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2014). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur AIA, continued on page 4
Anna started working at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in 2000 as a CNA. She then worked to obtain her LPN in 2003 from Wichita Area Technical College, thanks in part to the scholarship program through PMMA. A move in 2005 took her to Oklahoma, but she returned Anna Robinson to Ark City—and our campus —in 2010 as a charge nurse in health care. In 2016, she earned her RN from Northern Oklahoma College, and in January 2018, she accepted the position of assisted living supervisor. For Anna, coming back to the Presbyterian Manor community was an easy decision. “We are family. It’s just home to me,” said Anna. “It gives me great joy to get to care for our residents and their families with a wonderful group of people who care as much as I do.” During the two different times—for a total of 14 years—she’s worked for Presbyterian Manor, Anna has not only experienced changes in her role, but around our campus, too. “There have been a lot of changes through the years through the way care is provided and through the renovations to the campus, including health care, fourth floor memory care, second, third and fifth floor, and now a new canopy for our main entrance,” said Anna. ROBINSON, continued on page 2
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The culture of care has changed here, too. “We put more emphasis on what the resident wants while still providing quality, safe care and educating residents more on their disease processes,” she said. In her free time, Anna enjoys going to her kids’ sporting events like wrestling and basketball, fishing, reading books and harvest times. She also enjoys spending time with her family—she has three sons (Tyler and Mikey are in high school, Troy is A beautifully remodeled common area connected to Presbyterian Manor’s in college), one daughter (Samantha, assisted living accommodations. who is in junior high) and her boyfriend, Terrence, who farms.
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Sarah Griggs, executive director Sean Page, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director
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A corridor on the third floor showcases new artwork and other updates.
Third floor facelift complete The third-floor renovation is complete! After living with the same carpet, furniture and décor for the past two decades, the newly remodeled space has gone from what was popular in the late 1990s to a more modern look for 2019. “When you have 20-year-old decorations that have taken some wear and tear, we definitely needed an upgrade. It was time,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor.
The remodel included removing wallpaper, and adding new carpet and furniture, handrails and wall board, ceiling tiles and lighting. “It was a full renovation in the hallway and common space. It’s beautiful, and more comfortable and home-like,” said Sarah. The comments we’ve heard from residents share our enthusiasm for the remodeled space. We hope you enjoy it! Like us on Facebook
Expressing your faith By Bill Bowles, resident chaplain Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
When we speak to one another and trust others to believe what we are saying, we expect a very high courtesy, even if we may say, “Pardon me, perhaps I should have described that another way. I hope you understand.” Then we go on and finish our story or opinion. What a trustful experience, to share our views and listen to or read another person’s opinions. Only a gray hazy atmosphere arises when we doubt what others may say and we bluntly respond, “Are you sure of that?” or perhaps more forcefully declare, “That’s not the way I heard it.” Even sometimes in public court hearings, lawyers may present their clients and ask them to tell the other side of the story as to what they believe happened. Very probably, this is one of the greatest blessings of living in a free society. We as Christians may rejoice in reading in our Holy Bible. We notice again and again in the sentences, paragraphs and chapters how worthily the reports of the Hebrew writing in the Old Testament and the Greek New Testament chapters offer useful declarations of faith, courage and events that interpret many things FAITH, continued on page 4 Like us on Facebook
Thank you, Angel Appeal donors Established in the 1950s, the Good Samaritan Program provides funding to assist residents who outlive their financial resources through no fault of their own. Since the inception of our mission, Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica has ensured thousands of residents of its commitment that they will always have a home. To continue to meet the growing need among seniors in our communities, we invited donors to become an “angel for a day” by making a contribution to the Good Samaritan Program over the Christmas holiday. In exchange for a donation to this program, a bell was placed on our Christmas tree as a reminder of their generosity. The 2018 Angel Appeal raised $3,105 for the Good Samaritan Program in our community! We are honored by the staff and residents who so strongly identify with the heart of Presbyterian Manor’s mission that they give to the fund. Thank you, angels, for donating to the 2018 Angel Appeal! Ark Valley Credit Union Mrs. Neva L. Bahruth Mr. and Mrs. Conn Berkenbile Ms. Cathy Bossi Mr. James Bossi Mrs. Wilda Buffo Ms. Debbie Dennett Mrs. Betty D. Elrod Mrs. Dorothy Faidley Mrs. Betty Givens Mr. David Gowdy Mr. Fred Harper Mrs. Lynda and Mr. Robert Hunt
Knights of Columbus #2614 Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Knocke Mr. Mark and Mrs. Connie McGehan Mr. Fred Menefee Mr. Paul B. Messenger Mr. and Mrs. Victor Olmstead Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Reinecker Mrs. Joann Taylor Mrs. Elsie and Mr. Bobby Tipton Mrs. Margaret M. Wahlborg Mrs. Karen Zeller
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Marshall Brentlinger Margaret Piel Dorothy Decker Pearl Powell George Gabbart Dorothy Rahn Margaret Gilliland Richard “Dick” Reed Eula Hasley Bessie Tanner Edith Marlow Neva Wilcox Melba Neighbors Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
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or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by April 3.
we have read in previous books and chapters of our Holy Bible.This may be because believers in God The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit return again and again to these deeply human ethical and spiritual events and hopes for our lives in modern times.
The Art is AgelessÂŽ program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the systemwide level. In addition to the exhibit, Ark City Presbyterian Manor will honor local senior artists during a reception at the community at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Entry forms and information can be picked up at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, 1711 N. Fourth, Arkansas City, or by contacting Sean Page at 620-4428700 or spage@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.
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