Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
COMING UP IN COMMUNITY MATTERS:
Everyone has a story to tell
You can hardly turn on the television without being reminded that we are in a presidential election year. We’re looking for residents with a story to tell about a memorable election or voting experience. What motivates you to go to the polls? Did you ever hold public office? What was that like? Did you work on a famous politician’s campaign or meet a famous politician? Tell us your story. If you’ve got a story to share about living out your civic responsibility, contact Ginger Nance and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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January 2016
Kindness drives local car dealership owner
Many people in Fort Scott know Dave Shepherd from his car dealership, Shepherd Team Auto Plaza. What you may not know is that Dave’s occupation is only a very small portion of what makes up Dave Shepherd Dave Shepherd takes residents for a ride. as a man. Dave has many positive attributes but the one that does anything special, but the time stands out most for us at Presbyterian he takes out of his busy schedule to Village is his incredible patience and extend kindness to others around loving kindness for seniors. him has a ripple effect beyond measure! Not only those who Dave spent many years taking his mother and father on rides when they enjoy his afternoon drive, but those who observe his love, are touched could no longer drive. After his father beyond belief. passed away, and as he sees his mother’s age take a toll, he’s continued How can one person make such a to visit, usually daily. Now in his difference in someone’s life? Ask mother’s later years, getting her out Dave and he will help you find a for rides has become difficult.Yet Dave way. I suspect that by exhibiting still comes and often invites some of kindness and love it has been the the other tenants to go on beautiful biggest reason why Dave and his scenic afternoon drives. No one asks family were so successful in the car Dave to do that. No one prompts him business for so many years. I also to consider extending an invitation to suspect that if asked, Dave would others to get out for an ice cream or to tell you that he gets as much joy out see the leaves turn color. Dave quietly of those outings as those who ride moves about making friends at along. Presbyterian Village with all he Thank you to Dave and the many encounters. others who take time out of their If asked, Dave may not feel that he
day to make a difference!
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village honored for achievements
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica for reaching goals in fiscal year 2015, July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
community has to meet its goals in all 11 areas. Certificates of recognition were given out The recognition came through to communities PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its that reached 18 locations to achieve high levels their goals in one or more of resident and employee category. satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the Fort Scott was Ginger Nance, executive director, center, accepts an Emerald Certificate from organization’s mission and meet recognized for Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer, left, and Bill Taylor, chief operations marketing goals. There are 11 areas meeting officer, right, of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Fort Scott Presbyterian measured for the Emerald Awards. occupancy and Village was recognized for meeting occupancy and marketing goals. marketing goals. “This recognition is a visible sign of To receive an emerald, a The majority of our referrals at the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Village comes from residents, family commitment to the mission of PMMA members and friends. Meeting our of providing quality senior services ® goals in this area is a statement of the guided by Christian values,” said Bruce high satisfaction level that our ® Shogren, chief executive officer for residents experience who live at the PMMA. Village on a day to day basis. “I Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Community Matters couldn’t be more proud than to has been providing quality senior receive this award on behalf of is published monthly for residents and services in Kansas and Missouri for everyone who serves the mission at friends of Fort Scott Presbyterian more than 65 years. Village by Presbyterian Manors of the Presbyterian Village.” “We have a For more information about Fort Scott true Christian environment and I love 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Presbyterian Village, contact Executive being part of such a great team,” Director Ginger Nance at 620-223comments Ginger Nance, Executive Ginger Nance, executive director 5550 or gnance@pmma.org. 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
Need a good book to curl up with?
We have just the one for you! Join us on Monday, January 11 at 11:30 a.m. as we hear guest speaker and author, Marcel Norman, tell about a recent book that he has published titled, Lucille James, Portrait of a Remarkable Teacher.
Marcel and many others from Fort Scott have had the privilege of working with or have been taught by Lucille over the years and putting it together in a book was a labor of love for Marcel. Come together to hear Marcel tell some of the stories that he has put together to make this wonderful piece of book history! Please RSVP if you plan to attend no later than 10:00 a.m., January 11 by calling the business office at 620-223-5550 or email gnance@pmma.org.
Cold weather & stiff joints Suffering From Achy Hands & Joints?
blood flow, improve joint stiffness and reduce pain. They're also used to treat bursitis, tendonitis, sprains and pulled muscles.
If you are suffering from sore and achy hands and joints, you are like millions of Americans “feeling your pain” during the cold weather months. There are many treatments used today but we want to explore some beneficial options that won’t be costly or add more prescriptions to your list.
Paraffin wax: Paraffin wax has a long history of treating
a variety of physical conditions. In fact, it was used in massage therapy as far back as the Roman Empire.
Paraffin wax is a common option in heat therapy treatments for people with arthritis or other rheumatic diseases – the heat helps increase blood flow and relax the muscles, which can help relieve pain caused by arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Paraffin wax can even soften hardened skin caused by scleroderma, a disease in which collagen accumulates on the body – it increases the skin’s elasticity, allowing for increased movement and mobility, especially on the skin covering the hands. But the benefits of paraffin wax don’t stop there. Because paraffin wax treatments are a form of heat therapy, they’re often used for muscle, tendon and ligament ailments. As with conditions like arthritis, they increase
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Let’s relax and feel the benefits on your sore hands and fingers. Join us on January 4 at 2:30 p.m. to dip those stiff hands in warm paraffin wax to feel the therapy that Romans discovered centuries ago!
Do achy joints keep you from walking and moving around?
Another great way to alleviate arthritic pain is to increase your exercise. But how do you increase your exercise when it hurts so much to move?
Mercy Hospital Personal Trainer, Rich Wallace, will join us on Thursday, January 14 at 2 p.m. to bring information on ways specific movements can help reduce the impact of arthritis on a day to day basis. Rich will demonstrate special exercise techniques and products that can make the world of difference to you. This event is free and open to the public. The event will be held on the lower level at the Presbyterian Village located at 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Information from this article was collected from a number of online sources including:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases,WebMD http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Merck
Quilt show and speaker
January 5–12, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will host a Quilt Show. Dig out those beautiful quilts, made with love, and share them. Bring out your quilt prior to January 5, and we will label and handle it with care.
Come out to view the quilts anytime during the show. Join us for special guest speaker, Nancy Swanwick on January 7 at 2 p.m. in the community room for a “Quilt Trunk Show.” Nancy will give information about quilting and the ties that bind us together over the generations. Her trunk show comes highly recommended by others who have had the opportunity to see it and hear her presentation.
Berniece Buell displays her artistry with a beautiful, colorful quilt. FORT SCOTT PRESBYTERIAN MANOR
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January 2015 Calendar of Events 1 Friday New Year’s Day Office Closed 2 Saturday Bingo 2:00 p.m. Game Night 6:00 p.m. 3 Sunday Church 1:30 p.m. Rev. Mike Chipman 4 Monday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Hot Wax Hand Dips & Hand Massages 2:30 p.m. 5 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Quilt Show Week Bring Your Quilt for display Branson Video Show 2:00 p.m. Biscuits & Gravy at the Bistro 4:15 p.m. 6 Wednesday Rosary 10:00 a.m. Miniature Golf Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Busy Bee Quilting & Sewing 2:30 p.m. 7 Thursday Wal Mart Shopping Trip 10:30 a.m. Quilt Trunk Show with speaker Nancy Swanwick 2:00 p.m. Pitch Game & Pizza (in Community Room) 4:15 p.m. 8 Friday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bring Your Pet to Visit Day Fireside hot tea and comedy movie 2nd floor 2:30 p.m.
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9 Saturday Bingo 2:00 p.m. Game Night 6:00 p.m. 10 Sunday Music Ministries 1:30 p.m. 11 Monday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Guest Speaker: Marcel Normand “Lucille James, Portrait of a Remarkable Teacher” Book Introduction 11:30 a.m. Winter Scenic Drive 2:00 p.m. 12 Tuesday Quilt Show EndsPick up your quilts today. Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. The Price Is Right Live Game 10:00 a.m. Beef Stew & Music Concert with the Adcocks 4:00 p.m. 13 Wednesday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Dinner Out Steak Night 4:00 p.m. 14 Thursday Dominos 10:00 a.m. Arthritis & Exercise Guest Speaker Rich Wallace 2:00 p.m. Meatball Sandwich Bistro Night 4:15 p.m. 15 Friday Jeans for a Cause Day Arthritis Exercise 10:45 a.m. Manicures & Hand massages 2:00 p.m. Poker & Beer nuts 3:00 p.m. (BYOB)
Calendar items may be subject to change. 16 Saturday Bingo Game Night 17 Sunday Church Rev. George Proctor 18 Monday Strength & Balance Exercise Menu Committee Cherry Turnover & Hot Tea Sampling 19 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee Cooking club oyster crackers Bistro Loaded Potato soup nite 20 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study Cooking Club choc chip Danishes 21 Thursday Meet your neighbor winter tea party Woodworking Root Beer & Wings Night at the Bistro 22 Friday Exercise Tenant Council Dollar General Shopping Trip 2:00 p.m. 23 Saturday Bingo Game Night
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Church 1:30 p.m. Rev. Joan Koller 25 Monday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bears for Hosp. outlines 2:00 p.m. Intergenerational ProgramClc kids 3:20 p.m. 26 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Bears for hospital cut out 2:00 p.m. Surprise Casserole at the Bistro 4:15 p.m. 27 WednesdayExercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Bears for hospital sewing 3:00 p.m. 28 Thursday Famous painters mock paintings 10:00 a.m. Low Vision Support Group 2:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Hamburger & Milk shake Night at the Bistro 4:15 p.m. 29 Friday Exercise 10:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch Out To Eat 11:00 a.m. Bears for Hospital stuffing 2:00 p.m. 30 Saturday Bingo 2:00 p.m. Game Night 6:00 p.m. 31 Sunday Church 1:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Rooks