Commun ty Matters Emporia Presbyterian Manor
February 2018
Carol Acklin (10 years, transportation aide), Lea Reed (15 years, dining services assistant) and Lisa Grundy (15 years, housekeeping services assistant).
Cheers for employee milestones Every Christmas season, we recognize members of our staff who have reached significant milestone years of service at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. We appreciate all of our staff, and it’s always a delight to see how long many of our valued people have been with us. Congratulations! 15 years Carol Acklin Lisa Grundy 10 years Lea Reed Five years Ana Martinez MILESTONES, continued on page 3
Appreciation for activities Staff keeps residents as busy as they want to be This month, we’re celebrating the dedication and hard work of our activities staff. Nationwide, Activity Professionals Month is observed as a way to appreciate the people who plan and provide activities within senior living communities. Their work is key to helping our residents stay healthy, keep doing what they enjoy, trying new things, developing new friendships and refreshing older relationships. According to the National Association of Activity Professionals, this is a job that emerged in health care centers about 50 years ago. The NAAP website has this to say about the group’s own history: “It was during these early years that the activity professional became known as the bingo, Bible study and birthday ladies. As the profession grew, so did the realization regarding the need for continuing education programs, conferences, workshops and seminars. The activity professional discovered quickly, there was more to activities than the three Bs.” At Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Activity Director Jen Moran is approaching the new year with a focus on music and art, so residents can experience the fun and therapeutic benefits of both. Our new activities assistant, Ashley McIlvain, has “hit the ground running,” Jen said. ACTIVITiES, continued on page 2
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Here are just a few of their new additions for 2018: • Happy Hour for assisted and independent living: The first Happy Hour was in January, and we plan to continue with one every month. These social hours have their own theme and feature both alcoholic and soft drinks, as well as food. Executive Director Susan Siepelmeier is in charge of this month’s Happy Hour, Jen said, and she plans to make bourbon slushies using Nina Gragg’s recipe, which was a winner in our recipe contest last fall. • Monthly art class: Jen is a talented artist, and she’s looking forward to teaching painting techniques to residents in assisted and independent living. In January, the
class painted winter scenes with a tree silhouette. The lesson showed how to blend colors for a wintery scene. • Bulletin board: Ashley also is curating a themed bulletin board in health care to reflect residents’ thoughts and memories. For January, it was “Ring in the New Year,” and she collected resolutions to post on the board. For this month, she’s filling out heart shapes with answers to questions such as “How did you meet your
spouse?” “Tell me about your wedding,” and “Favorite love songs.” Also in February, we’re looking forward to performances by the Sunshine Singers, with a playlist of “sweetheart” songs, in all levels of care. Our annual Valentine’s Day parties are just around the corner, too. Please take a moment this month to show your appreciation for our activities staff!
Art is Ageless® call for entries underway Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Emporia Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Susan Siepelmeier, executive director Crystal Stock, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Crystal Stock, marketing director, cstock@pmma.org.
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Emporia Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held April 9 to 27. 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 2019 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 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by April 4. The Art is Ageless 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. Entry forms and information can be picked up at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Road, Emporia, or by contacting Crystal Stock at 620-343-2613 or cstock@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. Like us on Facebook
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Three years
One year, cont.
Jane Basler
Jeanette Burdiek
Jody Brand
Ashley Burright
Kathy Sprecker
Cindy Diedrich
Claude Williamson
Megan James
Susan Farr
Doris Wylie
PJ Larry
One year
Audrey Leihsing
Kimberly Alexander
Anna Perez
Leigh Ayers
Pamela Santillana
Aneas Barber
Kloey Shaw
Allison Bess
Meliza Sparkman
Suzanna Brecheisen
One-year employees, from left, Leigh Ayers, PJ Larry, Susan Farr, Cindy Diedrich, Jeanette Burdiek, Megan James, Luis Salinas and Caitie Stineman.
Luis Salinas
Caitie Stineman Connie Stewart
Three-year employees, from left, Jane Basler, Kathy Sprecker, Jodie Brand and Claude Williamson.
Mr. William W. Jones
Thank you, donors Below is a listing of individuals who gave generously during our annual Angel Appeal to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Gifts are often made in the memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus. We appreciate the generosity of our donors. Anonymous in memory of Mary and Leslie Stewart Dorris Barnett Charitable Trust Mr. Robert Barrett in memory of Georgia Barrett Mr. Arlo D. Bell Like us on Facebook
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kitchen in memory of Ruth and Henry Thomsen Ms. Jana Knudsen in memory of Nona Hunter, Mearl Doxon & Vivian Knudsen
Ms. Joan E. Budd in memory of Helen E. Budd
Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Koehler in memory of Aleene Koehler
Mr. Howard L. Cain in memory of Linda Cain
Miss Viola Kuhn in memory of Estella Kuhn
Mr. James W. Calvert
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lindquist in memory of Linnette Lindquist
Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. England in memory of Joan England Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gabriel in memory of Elizabeth and Jim Witty Ms. Nina Gragg in memory of Forrest Gragg Ms. Lisa Hill
Ms. Marjorie Nash in memory of Martha Roniger Ms. Eleanor A. Nelson Mrs. Delores J. Perkins Mrs. Merle L. Peterson in memory of John Peterson DONORS, continued on page 4 Emporia Presbyterian Manor
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Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Pierce in memory of Helen Pierce
Mr. William H. Snyder Mr. Keith Thomas
Mr. Larry and Mrs. Kathy Putnam
Ms. Rita Todd
Mrs. Olga M. Romano
Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Vander Velde
Dr. James and Mrs. Anna Ryan in honor of Olga Romano
Mr. Jerry Waddell in memory of Marlea Waddell
Mr. and Mrs. P. David Walker If you would like to support our seniors, you can make a gift online at http://www. presbyterianmanors.org/give_ now or by leaving a gift with the staff at the front desk.
Tell us your story We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story. If you’ve got a story to share, contact Marketing Director Crystal Stock, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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