Volunteer specializes in bringing joy to community
Becky Panchot has been a mainstay at Farmington Presbyterian Manor ever since her mother-in-law became a resident at the community several years ago. Since that time, Becky has made it her mission to bring a regular dose of joy and happiness to all who call it home.
“Becky is always there for the residents—greeting them with a smile and her bubbling personality,” said Melanie Marshall, Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s volunteer coordinator.
One of the primary ways Becky does this is by spearheading a group of women to throw a monthly birthday Bingo event held at the community—going so far as even purchasing all of the prizes.
Becky is also a member of the community’s mission committee where she has done everything from holding bake sales to helping organize the community’s 60th anniversary event.
Currently, Becky is organizing the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet scheduled for Noon on April 11. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Giving Joy to Others” which will feature a buffet lunch and musical entertainment—culminating with the announcement of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Thank you, Becky, for your ongoing service to the community. u
Special delivery arriving soon
Farmington Presbyterian Manor is preparing for a special delivery of Pearl’s Memory Babies.
Pearl’s Memory
Babies is a nonprofit organization that helps those with Alzheimer’s and dementia by gifting baby dolls and puppies for residents to interact with. It all started when a founder of the company gave a family member a baby doll when they were sick with Alzheimer’s. The doll was the only thing that would soothe them. After witnessing the same interaction with a friend distressed with Alzheimer’s, they created Pearl’s Memory Babies to share with others.
“We are planning a baby shower for our residents on the date of the delivery and are going to have pink and blue balloons and pink and blue cupcakes,” said Carol Winch, life enrichment director.
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Tips for getting ‘spring clean’
Has winter left your home not quite as clean and organized as you like? You’re not alone.
While we’re stuck inside from months on end, sometimes things just seem to, well … accumulate. With spring just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get your place back in order and sparkling clean.
Here are a few simple tips to help get you started.
1. Tackle the piles
If what began as a way to organize your stuff has slowly gotten out of control, now’s the time to go through it. If it’s something you haven’t needed—or even thought about—in months, think about recycling or donating it. If it is something that is truly important to you, take the time to properly file it away or store it in a safe place. Once you do, you’ll then be able to dust and vacuum without any unwanted obstacles.
2. Go through the medicine cabinet
The medicine cabinet can be one of those places you don’t think about until you actually need something. Take the time now to get rid of unneeded prescriptions and check for expired over-the-counter medications. While you’re at it, make a list of everything you’re getting rid of so that you know what you need
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to restock so that you’ll be ready when the time comes.
3. Give the fridge a deep clean Sure, every week or so you go through the fridge and toss out the leftovers, but when was the last time you took everything out, cleaned the shelves and did a little reorganizing? You may be a little shocked—and maybe even a little repulsed—at what you find. In the end, you’ll be happy you took the extra effort.
4. Get your financial information in order
While you were going through those piles, chances are you probably found some financial information you needed to file. With Tax Day here before you know it, go ahead
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and pull all of those documents together to avoid any last-minute panic.
5. Ask for help
Don’t feel like you have to go it alone, especially if you have heavy or awkward obstacles in your way. Call on family, friends or even professionals to lend you a hand. Not only will it make the job go faster, but it can also keep you from potentially hurting yourself.
Last but not least, take your time. Your home didn’t get like this in one day, so don’t expect to magically make it all disappear in just an hour or two—remember to pace yourself.
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Farmington Presbyterian Manor issues Art is Ageless® call for entries
Farmington Presbyterian Manor is seeking artists for the annual Art is Ageless® juried exhibit April 24 –25, 2024.
Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or over to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2025 Art is Ageless calendar.
For the competition, works must be completed after age 65 and in the past five years (since January 2019). There are nine categories, as well as
designations of amateur or professional. Entries are due to Farmington Presbyterian Manor, 500 Cayce St., by 10 a.m. April 22. Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-
America®) senior living communities to be judged at the systemwide level. Winning entries may be featured in the calendar. Artists may also choose to enter works for exhibit only. The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its art annual competition.
For entry forms and more information, contact Keely Jameson at 573-756-6768 or kjameson@pmma.org, or visit ArtIsAgeless.org. u
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Farmington Presbyterian Manor wins 2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award!
Congratulations to Farmington Presbyterian Manor for winning the 2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, earned because of positive customer feedback through telephone surveys.
Farmington Presbyterian Manor seeks 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.
Earning this award means Farmington Presbyterian Manor consistently ranks among the top 15% of providers nationally in different categories.
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 January 2023 and December 2023, Farmington Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in for demonstrating dignity and respect, and cleanliness. Many also said they would recommend the community to others.
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
