Arkansas City Community Matters – March 2023

Memory care residents reminisce over chicken and noodles

Recently, residents of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s memory care neighborhood came together to create a traditional family meal of chicken and noodles.

During the activity, residents and staff members swapped memories, noodle preparation techniques and plenty of smiles and laughs. Afterward, residents sat down with their families to enjoy their creations.

Staff spotlight: Brandi Barrett

March is National Social Work Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate Brandi Barrett, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s director of life enrichment and social services.

Brandi started at the community as an activities assistant before going on to earn her CNA, activities director certification and social services designee certification as well as a bachelor’s in social work.

In her current role at the community, Brandi gets a special sense of satisfaction from simply knowing that she is having a positive impact on the lives of those around her.

“I enjoy being a resource to the residents and my coworkers,” said Brandi. “Being the one that brings happiness through activities and peace of mind with my social working skills gives me joy each day that I come to work.” u

Brandi Barrett

Making noodles was a fun activity for the memory care neighborhood.

Enjoying the noodle dinner with family.

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"Being able to bring families together is one of my favorite parts of working at Presbyterian Manor," says Sarah Griggs, executive director.

Activities like this one are just one of many designed by the community to engage the minds and provide a sense of purpose for its residents. Beyond the activities offered at the community, each resident also enjoys the hominess and security of a newly renovated 431 square-foot apartment complete with a kitchenette, walkin shower and large living and bedroom space.

If you would like to learn more, or see our memory care neighborhood for yourself, schedule a tour by contacting Whitley Stokes at 620-506-0130 or wstokes@pmma.org. For more information, visit arkansascitypresbyterianmanor.or g/memory-care. u

Memories of happy meals create a great family moment.

Community continues tradition of ‘Golfin’ for Good Sam’

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual golf tournament, “Golfin’ for Good Sam,” is scheduled to return in May— continuing a long-standing tradition of benefiting seniors in need.

The event will take place Saturday, May 6 at Winfield Country Club (2916 Country Club Road) with registration running from 7:30 – 9 a.m. and tee-off at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament benefit PMMA’s Good Samaritan Program which provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their financial resources.

“The Good Samaritan Program is our promise to our residents,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director. “They are more than just people to us – they are parents and grandparents, friends and neighbors.”

A popular attraction at the tournament is the Karl Faidley Golf Ball Drop during which golf balls representing

Last call for Art is Ageless entries

If you’re an artist aged 65 and older, don’t miss your chance to enter the 2023 Art is Ageless® juried art competition. The deadline to submit works of art into this year’s competition is March 22.

An exhibit of the artwork entered will then be held from March 25-April 2 with a special reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on March 30. Winners of the Arkansas City competition will then go on to compete with winners from the other 14 PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid America®) communities for the chance to appear in the 2024 Art is Ageless calendar.

purchased opportunities are dropped from a bucket truck, with the three golf balls landing closest to the stake winning a prize. The fundraiser, which is scheduled for 9:15 a.m., is named in memory of Karl Faidley, the husband of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor resident Dorothy Faidley and a long-time volunteer and supporter of the golf tournament.

“We are excited to continue our tournament and ball drop traditions this year after we had a record-breaking year in 2022,” said Sarah. “We are so thankful for the support of our community.”

The tournament itself is a four-player scramble with a $100 registration fee per player which includes green fees, cart and lunch.

To learn more, contact Whitley Stokes at 620-506-0130 or wstokes@pmma.org.u

For more information, contact Whitley Stokes at 620-442-8700 or wstokes@pmma.org or visit ArtIsAgeless.org. u

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor wins 2023 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award!

Congratulations to Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor for winning the 2023 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, earned because of positive customer feedback through 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 recent survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between January and December 2022, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores for overall satisfaction, dining service, and for

providing professional therapy in our healthcare. Many also said they would recommend the community to others.

“I would say that their loved ones would be treated well and treated with love and compassion,” said one resident’s family member.

“I appreciate that the workers and nice and friendly,” said another. “They’re like a second family now.”

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