Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
JUNE 2021
Laura Agee
CNA Spotlight:
Presbyterian Village welcomes Chaplin Laura Agee, the return of in-person church services
Carrie Hall
Carrie Hall joined Fort Scott Presbyterian Village in November 2020 as a certified nursing assistant. Prior to joining Presbyterian Village, she worked in private home health care, assisting people on a one-on-one basis. She decided to join the Presbyterian Village team because she wanted to provide wonderful quality care to all the residents. “Sometimes it’s the simplest thing such as giving them a hug, or just listening to how their day is that makes it worth it,” Carrie said. “They are so sweet and always have the most interesting stories to tell. Working with the PMMA staff has been so rewarding. I have truly met some amazing people since working here.”
We are pleased to welcome Chaplin Laura Agee to our team! She is leading our in-house worship services each Wednesday and Sunday.
Carrie Hall
Presbyterian Village offers several health care job opportunities. If you are interested in applying, Carrie leads residents in chair exercises. please visit www.fortscottpresbyterianvillage.org/careers. u
We first met Laura when she was helping the Presbyterian church in Fort Scott. Since that time, Laura has been reaching out to experience new endeavors but has always remembered her passion for serving the seniors at the Presbyterian Village. For this reason, we are pleased to have Laura serve as our chaplain through approximately September. Hopefully by August or September we will be able to have volunteers inside on a regular basis again and can rotate church and Bible study volunteers. Until such time, we are blessed to have Laura serve our residents and staff. u
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Revamped spaces will allow for comfortable outdoor visits The most effective method to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to visit with seniors outdoors in well-ventilated spaces, according to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and the CDC. This still remains the recommendation, even after vaccination. To create a more comfortable outdoor visiting environment at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, cushions and colorful plant life will be added to the two outdoor visitor spaces in the front of the building. This will be especially nice to have access to on the weekends for you and your loved ones.
the weekends to either go on an outing with you, or you can simply sit and relax in the outdoor spaces provided. During your visit, please continue to keep your nose and mouth covered, and maintain the recommended social distancing. Hand sanitizer is provided in the space as well. Electricity is being installed out back to accommodate a new retractable,
motorized awning that will be installed on the patio that overlooks the pond. The oversized awning will allow for greater shade and comfort. SPARK grant funds enabled Presbyterian Village to purchase the awning as part of our reopening plan during the pandemic. This is an absolutely beautiful space and we can’t wait to share it with our visitors! u
We have lots of room for everyone to visit.
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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces Art is Ageless® winners Fort Scott Presbyterian Village recently announced the 2021 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/FortScottPresbyterianVillage.
“Dragon Slayer”
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Megan Brillhart, marketing and admissions coordinator. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Winners in the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. u
Best of Show professional: John Bartelsmeyer, “Wedding Quilt Pattern” Best of Show amateur: Helen Nuzum, “Rona Rooster” People’s Choice amateur: Ruth Bahr, “Awed by Nature” People’s Choice professional: Paul Milks, “Weedy Sunset”
Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Weedy Sunset” Quilting amateur: Earline Foster, “Chubby Chicks” Sculpture/3D: Tony Fornelli, “The Hillbilly”
Linda Thompson – Christmas- Winter Mittens
John Bartelsmeyer, “Wedding Quilt Pattern”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Barbara Gibson, “Feith” Judge’s Choice professional: Tony Fornelli, “The Hillbilly” Christmas amateur: Linda Thompson, “Winter Mittens” Fiber Arts amateur: Ruth Bahr, “Jellybean Bookmark” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Barbara Gibson, “Feith” Needlework amateur: Helen Nuzum, “Take a Ride” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Tony Fornelli, “In Loving Memory” Painting amateur: Barbara Stuart, “This & That” Painting professional: Tony Fornelli,
Helen Nuzum, “Take a Ride”
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Changes are coming Starting in July 2021, the Community Matters newsletter will transition to a fully electronic newsletter. To receive the newsletter by email, visit FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org and use the signup form on the lower portion of the homepage to sign up for regular monthly deliver of the newsletter in your inbox. Residents may still receive a hard copy upon request through the Administrative office. u
COVID-19 updates continue Send an Art is Ageless® e-card for Father’s Day using the link on the COVID-19 Updates page, FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org/covid-19. Get the latest updates on visitation, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website. Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes. u
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