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August 2016
Creativity leads to friendships regardless of age
Carol George has always had a love for the arts and making things with her hands, even as a young girl in 4-H. She loves to cook, sew, garden, make graphics free hand and with a computer, and basically anything using her imagination with color and creativity. After graduating from Pittsburg State University in graphic arts, Carol Erica is learning how to use a sewing machine this summer, made logos and and Carol George is helping her. other art and advertising projects for various companies for many years. After retirement, Carol has not slowed down using her creativity. All around her enjoy her creative gifts at Presbyterian Village where she lives.
After meeting 12-year old Erica last summer, they quickly became creative friends as they worked on hand sewing lessons. This summer, Carol began sewing lessons with Erica using the machine. Erica dreams of becoming a fashion designer when she grows up, and Carol is thrilled to lead her in such a passion. Sewing a skirt using her school colors, Erica entered her sewing project that she completed with Carol in the county fair. Erica’s one request was that Carol be able to come to the fair with her to share the moment together.
Remembering 9-11: A Firefighter’s Perspective 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village by Presbyterian Manors of 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Ginger Nance, executive director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact gnance@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-223-5550 Fax: 620-223-7800 Address: 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott, KS 66701 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org
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Daren D. Hutchinson, fire captain, and members of his firefighting crew will share a presentation about the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001. The presentation at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 is open to the public and is part of a special celebration of patriotism at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village.
PMMA rebalances portfolio with sale of campus
In the more than six and a half decades Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has provided care for and advocated for the aging in Kansas and Missouri, the senior retirement landscape has changed dramatically. PMMA remains committed to our mission of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values and to meeting the ever changing needs of today’s seniors.
Seniors want a full continuum of care, with an emphasis on active living and wellness. Out of this demand, the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model was born. This model provides for a large independent living level with smaller levels of assisted living and health are/skilled nursing.
During the past two decades, PMMA has been slowly moving its system
toward the CCRC model. Even though we have made significant strides, our system still remains imbalanced in the world of CCRC’s. Upon a careful analysis of our properties, it became clear that the Kansas City campus, with its predominantly health care focused model, could not easily convert to a CCRC campus. After much analysis, deliberation and discussion with the senior leadership team, the Board of Trustees approved the sale of KCPM.
While saddened by the idea of selling KCPM, PMMA was and is confident that we are leaving our residents in good hands. The sale of Kansas City Presbyterian Manor to Riverbend, an operating subsidiary of The Ensign Group Inc., was completed and the campus transferred, on July 1, 2016.
U.S. Immigration policy topic of Just Ask event
Dr. Lauren Marie Balasco, assistant professor of political science at Pittsburg State University, will discuss United States Immigration practices during a free event August 9 at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. “Political Views of U.S. Immigration Practices – Just Security or a Secure Justice” will begin at 1 p.m. Balasco will share a political science perspective on the United States and its immigration practices. Learn more about what’s going on the world in immigration, why it’s happening and how it affects us as citizens. “Political Views of U.S. Immigration Practices – Just Security or a Secure Justice” is part of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing, life-long learning program featuring information from local and regional experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families.
For more information, contact Anicia Robinson at 620-233-5550 or amrobinson@pmma.org.
Preventing Senior Identity Theft How can I protect myself from identity theft? Who should I contact if I think I’ve had my identity stolen? What are common scams that target seniors? These questions and more will be answered at a free presentation August 2 at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. “Preventing Senior Identity Theft” will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin will talk about how to protect seniors from identity theft and scams. Learn how seniors can be less vulnerable to scammers and what the most common scams are.
“Preventing Senior Identity Theft” is part of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing, life-long learning program featuring information from local and regional experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. For more information, contact Anicia Robinson at 620-233-5550 or amrobinson@pmma.org.
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Exercise 10:45a.m. ClC Kids Decorate Bird House 3:20p.m. 2 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30am Guest Speaker 2p.m. Sheriff Dept. Theft/Scam Pizza Night At Bistro 4:15p.m. 10:45a.m. 3 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study 1:30p.m. Pet Show 3p.m. 4 Thursday Summer Road Trip 2:00p.m. Egg Salad Sandwiches at Bistro 4:15p.m. 5 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Tiki Bar 2:00p.m. Garden 4:00p.m. 6 Saturday Bingo 2:00p.m. Game Night 6:00p.m. 7 Sunday Church Rev Eric Going 1:30p.m. 8 Monday Exercise 10:45a.m. ClC Kids Paper Bag log Cabins 2:00p.m. Garden 3:00p.m. 9 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30a.m. Farmer’s Market 4:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Chicken & Broccoli Soup
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August 2016 Calendar of Events 10 Wednesday Exercise 10:45a.m. Bible Study 1:30p.m. Manicures 3:00p.m. 11 Thursday Art History Class 10 a.m. Summer Hat Party 2:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Chicken Salad Sandwiches 12 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Walmart 1:30p.m. Tiki Bar 3:30p.m. Garden 4:00p.m. 13 Saturday Bingo 2:00p.m. Game Night 6:00p.m. BASEBAll WEEK 14 Sunday Church 1:30p.m. Musical Ministries 15 Monday BASEBAll WEEK Exercise 10:45a.m. Baseball Cards & Babe Ruth candy bars 3:20p.m. Menu Committee Meeting 2:00p.m. 16 Tuesday BASEBAll WEEK Donuts & Coffee 8:30a.m. Batting Practice & Cracker Jacks 2:00p.m. Bistro with Beef & Noodles 4:15p.m.
17 Wednesday BASEBAll WEEK Exercise 10:45a.m. Hot Dog Stand at lunch Bible Study 1:30p.m. Garden Club 4:00p.m. 18 Thursday BASEBAll WEEK Women In Baseball Matinee popcorn/2nd Floor 1:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Meatloaf Sandwiches 19 Friday BASEBAll WEEK Exercise 10:45a.m. Travel to Chevrolet dealership 2:00p.m. Garden 3:00p.m. 20 Saturday BASEBAll WEEK Bingo 2:00p.m. Game night 6:00p.m. 21 Sunday Church 3:00p.m. Church Of Christ, Margrave 22 Monday Exercise 10:45a.m. Camp Fire Social w/ granola bars & ClC Kids 3:20p.m. Garden 3:00p.m. 23 Tuesday Deadline To Sign Up For Branson Trip In Sept. Donuts & Coffee 8:30a.m. Public library 2:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Ham & scalloped potatoes
Calendar items may be subject to change.
24 Wednesday Exercise 10:45a.m. Bible Study 1:30p.m. literary Tea Social 3:00p.m. Garden 4:00p.m. 25 Thursday Tenant Council 12:45p.m. Sloppy Joes At Bistro 4:15p.m. Travel To Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade Downtown 6:00p.m. 26 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Tiki Bar 2:00p.m. Garden 3:00p.m. Colton’s Steakhouse Pittsburg, KS 4:00p.m. 27 Saturday Bingo 2:00p.m. Game Night 6:00p.m. 28 Sunday Church 1:30p.m. Rev. Joan Koller 29 Monday Exercise 10:45a.m. ClC Kids & Birthday Party 3:20p.m. Garden 4:00p.m. 30 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30a.m. Feed Ducks At Park 2:30p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Meatball Sandwiches 31 Wednesday Exercise 10:45a.m. Bible Study 1:30p.m. lemonade Stand 3:00p.m. Garden 4:00p.m.