Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2022
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Greg Schmidt, chaplain at Newton Presbyterian Manor®.
Chaplain’s Corner Daughters continue to honor mother’s memory, thank community staff Jean Hastings, Ann Hastings and Barbara Cavallaro celebrate Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in honor of their late mother Edith Marlow. Barbara said, “the staff was so amazing at taking care of our mother and because of that the Manor will be in our hearts for the rest of our lives.” For the past two years since Edith’s passing, her daughters send treats for the staff during the month of their mother’s birthday. “No one ever made her feel like a bother because they treat everyone with dignity and respect,” said Barbara. When asked about why her mother and family enjoyed Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, Barbara stated they appreciated that their mother continued to live the way she wanted to because the Manor was able to accommodate her needs. “She loved to garden and was able to plant on the patio, and she would never miss her Saturday pizza parties with her friends on the fifth floor that was nicknamed the ‘frat house,’” said Barbara.
First, we thought we might lose him to birthing-related complications. As he has grown older, he has had to go to orthopedic doctors and neurologists far too frequently. Then six weeks ago he fell and broke his left femur. Ugh! Former resident Edith Marlow
Edith was able to have things just the way she wanted, and she was so happy to be there says Cavallaro. Interested in making new memories while still getting to live the way you want? Contact Whitley Stokes, marketing director, at 620-442-8700 or wstokes@pmma.org. u
I have an almost 2-year-old grandson named Zander. And while all of my grandchildren are just as sweet as they can Greg Schmidt possibly be, his little life tugs at Papa’s heart in a uniquely different way. Why? Because he’s had to face way too many challenges in his short-lived life.
Left to right is Jean Hastings, Ann Hastings, Edith Marlow and Barbara Cavallaro
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been reminded again and again of two things. First, ours is an ever-present Father that loves us, lives in us and walks beside us no matter what challenges we face. And second, life is precious, fragile, and vulnerable … all at the same time! So, while I’m not sure how Zander’s life will turn out, I do believe God will lead, guide
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Surrender – continued from page 1 and instruct him as he chooses to yield the will and way of his heart and style of life to the Lord. Perhaps the single greatest two questions all of us are challenged with are “Will I give my life to God?” and if so, “What will that surrender look like?” It strikes me that Zander’s challenge is all of our challenge. The older ones of us are generally convinced we have faced way too many challenges. Life is difficult. And seldom do the challenges decrease. They only change over time. Sometimes we either get lost or lose our vision. Be honest and answer this question: How often has your “vision for the future” been blurry or out of focus? If I said we sometimes suffer from “spiritual macular degeneration,” would that make sense? I think that is a painfully accurate metaphor to use in those moments when we discover that our world view is somewhat blinded or blurred for a myriad of reasons. At some point in time every one of us needs spiritual, mental or emotional help. It’s really only a matter of when. We need people we can trust with our “inner” self. People that will guide, help and
enable us to make wise decisions about how to walk and talk and give ourselves away to the world at our doorstep. You know, the stuff Jesus would do! And that’s when every one of us must say, “I, as broken and needy as I might be, need to help others. Invest in their struggles. Burdens. Go to my prayer closet and pour my heart out for my friend(s).”
(John 15:13; NIV) “This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you.” (John 15:3; Message)
Most of us are the opposite of Zander in terms of age, but we’re exactly the same when it comes to having seen too many doctors and heard too many diagnoses. Our lives Why? For the other? Perhaps. But are frail too. We’re all vulnerable. The mostly for me! I need to humble difference is that we can make choices and direct our own lives! So, myself before Almighty God and ask how He might be able to use me today, we need to choose to surrender to God’s vision for our to help others, because I want to fight fiercely against becoming self- lives! We, like Jesus, are present today to serve the world at our doorstep. centered! The best thing for my life is to stop navel-gazing (what And it’s in serving others that we happens when I stare at my own discover inner peace and joy. Choose belly button instead of looking at it. Put your life on the line for your yours!) “friends.” Follow God’s commands. “Greater love has no one than this: to And smile! Because you can! u lay down one’s life for one’s friends”
Thank you, nurse aides! National Nursing Assistants Week is celebrated this month (June 16-23) and the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor wants to mark the occasion by honoring all the nursing aides who provide unsurpassed care to our residents and make our community a place where everyone can live Amy Powers and Neola their lives to the absolute fullest. To our Donaldson from the PresbyteCNAs and CMAs, thank you! u rian Manor nursing team Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
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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: wstokes@pmma.org. Sarah Griggs, executive director Whitley Stokes, marketing director
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Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2022 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ ArkansasCity. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Whitley Stokes,
marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Like many award winners, Donna Thompson said that finding out that she had won an award was both a shock and an honor. “I was so excited and surprised when I received a blue ribbon and Best of Show award,” said Thompson.
Eldon Eastman’s “Tom”
Donna, along with the other local competition winners, will now join winners from the 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. u
Winners in the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: Donna Thompson, “Deck the Halls” People’s Choice: Virginia Ball, “Something Borrowed Something Blue” Judge’s Choice: Eldon Eastman, “Winter Solitude” Christmas amateur: Donna Thompson, “Deck the Halls”; 2nd – Marjorie Swaim, “Wrapper Helper”; 3rd – Donna Eastman, “Christmas Wreath” Christmas professional: Robert Armstrong, “Country Santa” Drawing amateur: Janice Hale, “Rooster”; 2nd – Janice Hale, “Reading” Drawing professional: Jean Swanson, “Arizona Sunset”; 2nd – Robert Armstrong, “Eagle Dream Catcher”; 3rd – Robert Armstrong, “Indian Princess” Fiber Arts amateur: Nona Reep, “Multicolored Table Cloth” Fiber Arts professional: Jean Swanson, “Rose Pillow and Lap Robe” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Violet Elliott Beyer, “Ribbon of Peace”; 2nd – Donna Eastman, “Lava Flow”; 3rd – Janice Hale, “Yard Art” Needlework amateur: Donna Thompson, “Santa’s Best Days”
Robert Armstrong’s “Country Santa”
Painting amateur: Eldon Eastman, “Tom”; 2nd – Dena VanNostrand, “Approaching Rain”; 3rd – Dena VanNostrand, “Heart Tree”
Donna Thompson’s “Deck the Halls”
Painting professional: Peggy Thomas, “Garden Perch”; 2nd – Sharon Ternes, “Kansas Gold”; 3rd – Virginia McConnell, “Meltwater Alberta Canada: Quilting amateur – machinestitched: Virginia Ball, “Something Borrowed Something Blue”; 2nd – Donna Thompson, “Suburban Skies”
Sharon Ternes’ “Kansas Gold”
Art is Ageless on exhibit
Quilting amateur – hand-stitched: Pat Powell, “Christmas Scraps”; 2nd – Pat Powell, “Baby O’ Baby”
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Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor shares customer service survey responses Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, 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 March 2021 and February 2022, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in demonstrating dignity and respect, providing fun activities, and good professional therapy.
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“I appreciate everything,” said one resident, adding she would recommend the community to others. “I would tell them that it is one of the best places.” We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives
about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u
Source: Pinnacle Quality Insight (12 month ave. Mar 2021 -Feb. 2022)
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