Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
OCTOBER 2020
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Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual ball drop tradition exceeds goal, helps residents in need Despite the pandemic and the cancellation of one of the community’s biggest fundraisers, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor hosted its annual Karl Faidley Memorial Golf Ball Drop on August 20 in a safe—and successful—way.
“Cancelling our annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Tournament was heartbreaking because we expected Resident Dorothy Faidley an overall loss of $20,000 in funds that would all go towards the care attends the Karl Faidley of our residents as part of our Good Memorial Golf Ball Drop Samaritan Program. But COVID each year to recognize her late didn’t keep us from hosting our husband’s strong connection annual Karl Faidley Memorial with PMMA’s mission. Golf Ball Drop in a way that safely adhered to social distancing standards with the help of Evergy. We were excited to exceed our goal and sold over 400 golf balls,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director.
The true and living God By Bill Bowles, chaplain
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:4-10, NIV Key ideas: The divine rescue mission. • Salvation is a gift
The 2020 event dropped 453 golf balls, secured 33 sponsors and raised over $12,800. Five prizes were given out at Thursday’s event: first place and $500 went to Carol Mackey; second place and $300 went to Sally Faidley; third place and $200 went to Wilda Buffo; fourth place and $100 went to Joan Goff; fifth place and $100 went to Margaret Wahlborg.
• Gods work and ours
“We are happy with the turnout of last week’s event, especially during a pandemic, and are so grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, families, residents and the Arkansas City community,” said Griggs.
Prayer: Lord, lead me today by your amazing grace into a greater willingness to work for what I already know to be justice and compassion. ◆
The Karl Faidley Memorial Golf Ball Drop is a tribute to resident Dorothy Faidley’s husband, who was a longtime supporter of
Action step: Create an atmosphere in your Christian fellowship that makes it clear that Christians are always under construction.
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Presbyterian Manor and volunteer for the annual golf classic. Dorothy attends the event each year to recognize her husband’s strong connection with the Presbyterian Manor’s mission. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), or life plan community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term health care and shortterm rehabilitation. ◆
October birthdays Betty McGehan Peggy Shanks Marjorie Ward Patricia Ward Kenny Dunbar Fran Pappan Catherine Bossi David Walker
COVID-19 updates continue As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you can count on regular communication from your PMMA community and PMMA leadership. PMMA’s President and CEO Bruce Shogren’s latest letter to residents and families are posted to your community website, ArkansasCityPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19. If there is a COVID-19 outbreak (positive COVID-19 test) at your community, your leadership team will contact employees, residents and their designated family representatives via telephone, email or mail with information about the outbreak and the recommendations of the local health department.◆
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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.
To submit or suggest articles: sgriggs@PMMA.org Sarah Griggs, executive director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
PATH® patient pleased with experience Joe Cary recently participated in our Post-Acute to Home (PATH) program. We are so proud of him and wish him the best!
They not only provide excellent care, but also have a long list of activities and services they provide. One of the best rehab programs!”
“Without a moment’s hesitation I would recommend the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor to anyone.
Our specialized rehabilitation therapy program acts as a bridge between hospital and home by
helping patients overcome the challenges of recovering from injury, illness or surgery. It’s about helping seniors get back to their lives through patient-centered care, and our effective partnership with Aegis Therapies. ◆
Gene Brinkman shares love of PMMA perks Gene Brinkman has been a resident of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor for four years. Recently, he shared the following: “Loneliness is a very bad disease. At the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, you are never alone. There is always someone to see or visit with. The staff is always available if you need help. I have never been around so many smiles (smiling is a contagious disease). If you want to enjoy life, check out Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor.”◆ Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Neva Bahruth celebrates 100th birthday Being 100 years old is one thing. Being 100 years old and full of energy and spunk is another. For Neva Bahruth, who turned 100 on August 28, staying active and living just as she chooses is what it is all about. Neva moved into Presbyterian Manor in 2002 and she says that was the right choice for her. “I grew up in Arkansas City and always knew about Presbyterian Manor,” said Neva. “After my husband passed away, I wanted it to be my decision to move from the country to Presbyterian Manor, where I could live the rest of my life.” Since that time, Neva has become something of a legend at Presbyterian Manor, welcoming new residents, volunteering her time on resident councils and in the library, greeting other residents on her daily walks, supporting the Manor’s mission and sharing her positivity with everyone. What is the secret to your longevity and good health?
What is your best advice for a young person?
you started down the right road.”
Neva said she has always had good habits. She is very conscious of her diet and exercise. “Staying active is the key,” she said.
“It pays for anyone to have a goal in mind to what you want to accomplish and where you want to live. Your goals will pretty much get
“Keeping a routine—get up in the morning, get ready for the day and do exercises. It starts my day right.” ◆
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What do you do to stay young?
Four area artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Four winning artists in Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2021 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America).
“A Journey Through Time,” a quilting entry by Claudia Ehlers, “Peacock,” a mixed media/crafts entry by Janice Hale, “Waiting for Spring,” a drawing by Marjorie Swaim, and “Kern Valley, CA Horse Ranch,” a painting by Jean Swanson, will appear in the 40th anniversary calendar when it is released this fall.
of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of PMMA. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years, and the artist must have been at least age 65 at the time the piece was created. Art is Ageless was started in 1980, and is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.◆
“Kern Valley, CA Horse Ranch” by Jean Swanson
Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 15 other PMMA communities. More than 160 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting cards. “Dresden Flower Garden,” a quilting entry by Wilda Buffo, and “OSU Cowboy Alumnus,” a sculpture/3-D entry by Dr. Steve Swaim, will be featured on the pullout postcards in the 2021 calendar.
“Journey Through Time” quilt by Claudia Ehlers
In addition, “Dresden Flower Garden,” a quilting entry by Wilda Buffo, and “Christmas Tree,” a Christmas entry by Donna Eastman, will appear on Art is Ageless greeting cards. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works
“Peacock” mixed media/crafts entry by Janice Hale
“Waiting for Spring” drawing by Marjorie Swaim
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Surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight As part of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.
The graphic highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between July 2019 and June 2020, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community
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high scores in offering safety and and services we provide, and we security, cleanliness, dining services encourage them to participate and meeting transportation needs. honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state We greatly value the opinions and federal confidentiality laws are of our residents and their met in Pinnacle’s service.◆ representatives about the care
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