Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Community Friends Fort Scott share the love with Presbyterian public schools Village
February 2015
Residents giving back
Our Community Friends project this month will focus on sharing love with the local elementary school children in Fort Scott. We will work hand-inhand with the local parent-teacher group to help children who are unable to bring Valentines to their annual school parties.
We don’t want any kids to feel left out. During February, several of our residents will make simple projects such as crayon heart molds, crystal hearts, message marbles, ring bling, slime and many other items that will be used toward this Valentine effort.
On Feb. 12, residents will take the Valentines to the school for distribution. We would love to have you join us in our efforts to spread love to our local elementary schools. Contact Melisa Fernandez for more information at mfernandez@pmma.org.
honored for achievements
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America for reaching goals in fiscal year 2014, July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The recognition came through PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage Bruce Shogren, PMMA CEO left, and Doug its 18 locations to achieve high Yoder, PMMA chief operating officer right, levels of resident and employee present Executive Director Ginger Nance with satisfaction, meet financial goals, the Emerald Award recognition. build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards. To receive an emerald, a campus has to meet its goals in all 11 areas. Certificates of recognition were given out to campuses that reached their goals in one or more category. Fort Scott was recognized for achieving a high satisfaction rating from residents and meeting safety goals. “This recognition is a visible sign of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is celebrating 65 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri. For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact Executive Director Ginger Nance at 620-223-5550 or gnance@pmma.org.
Laugh your way to a healthy heart kids again ... laughing, talking, being playful and funny. People who believe in the benefits of laughter say it can be like a mild workout, offering some of Do you remember a time when you the same advantages as exercise. The or your children would have thought effects of laughter and exercise are very slime was just pretty neat? In February similar, say researchers. we will become kids again while we “Combining laughter and movement, make red slime and discover how like waving your arms, is a great way to something so warm, slick and slimy boost your heart rate,” says Steve could make us have a belly laugh for Wilson, a psychologist and laugh the afternoon that will result in positive health benefits. Here’s a sneak therapist. Come be kids again and lets laugh our way to a heart healthy preview: We all have those little lifestyle. children inside us, regardless of our age, that are just clamoring to have an occasion to get out and be silly. February is American Heart month, and we have a unique way for you to keep your ticker in tip-top shape.
Join us on Feb. 9 as we make odd faces while we produce such a slimy product. We will find ourselves being
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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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coordinator) Call Melisa Fernandez (Life enrichment coor dinator) at moree information or download an 620-223-5550 for mor entry entr y form at ArtIsAgeless.org ArtIsAgeless.org
Coming up in Community Matters:
Community Matters will be looking forward to the change in seasons to spring and preparing for Easter. We’re looking for residents with a story to tell. • What’s your favorite March Madness memory? • Who’s your favorite baseball team? Why? What’s your favorite baseball memory? • What does spring mean to you? What do you remember about spring as a child or adult? • What’s your favorite Easter memory? If you have a story to tell, contact Ginger Nance to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
New community arises from growing senior need
This month, we continue to look back at 65 years of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America with the birth of Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan. In 1996, Presbyterians in Johnson County were convinced there was a need for a new Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus in the Greater Kansas City area, and specifically in Johnson County. a two-story building, and a 60A sign announces bed health care center with 15 At the time, there were no ChristianAberdeen Village is spaces reserved for seniors with based non-profit senior living coming soon. Alzheimer’s or other forms of communities dementia. offering the full continuum of care in Construction began in 1999. Johnson County. Aberdeen Village opened its doors in May 2001 as the 17th A 37-acre tract of campus for Presbyterian Manors land just east of West PMMA CEO Bill Ward of Mid-America. 119th Street and speaks at the dedication of Aberdeen Village. Ridgeview Road in “Be of Good Cheer” committee members honoring the work of Dr. Bob Meneilly. Olathe was donated for the project. Dr. Robert Meneilly steered a committee of local and church leaders in the “Building for Our Future” campaign for Aberdeen Village. The project included a three-story building for 90 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living suites in Construction of Aberdeen Village began in 1999 and continued through 2000.
February 2015 Calendar of Events Sunday 1 Monday 2
Church – Rev. Steven Cole 1:30 p.m. Place Grocery orders today. a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Menu Committee 2 p.m. Christian Learning Center kids 3:20 p.m. Tuesday 3 Grocery orders delivered a.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. 1st Tuesday Blood Pressure checks 10:30 a.m. Crayon Heart molds 2 p.m. UNO Attack 4 p.m. Wednesday 4 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Rosary (2nd floor) 10 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Thursday 5 Thumbprint bookmarks 10:30 a.m. Crystal Hearts 3 p.m. Cards 6 p.m. Friday 6 Exercise 10:45 a.m. Message Marbles 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Saturday 7 Bingo 2 p.m. Game Night 6 p.m.
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Wear PINK Day! Music Ministries 1:30 p.m. Monday 9 Place Grocery orders today. a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Valentines Slime 2 p.m. Christian Learning Center Kids3:20 p.m. Tuesday 10 Grocery orders delivered a.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Love wine bottle décor 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Wednesday 11 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Valentine King and Queen Voting (on Lower level). Noon Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Thursday 12 Valentine Ring Bling Craft 9 a.m. Elementary School Valentines Delivery 12:30 p.m. Makeovers and Facials 1:30 p.m. Valentine Dinner Banquet 5:30 p.m. Friday 13 Exercise 10:45 a.m. All about hearts, Science Fun 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Saturday 14 Wear Red Day! Bingo 2 p.m. Game Night 6 p.m.
Calendar items may be subject to change.
Sunday 15 Church - Church of Christ 3 p.m. Monday 16 Place Grocery orders today. a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Exclusively Men Corn Hole Game2 p.m. Christian Learning Center Kids3:20 p.m. Tuesday 17 Grocery orders delivered a.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. 3rd Tuesday Blood Pressure checks 10:30 a.m. Heart Wreaths 3 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Wednesday 18 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Thursday 19 Cooking Club 10:30 a.m. Red hat Ladies join us for lunch (Wear your red hat!)11:30 a.m. Chocolate covered strawberries 2 p.m. Cards 6 p.m. Friday 20 Exercise 10:45 a.m. Tenant Council 12:45 p.m. Birthday Party 3 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Saturday 21 Bingo 2 p.m. Game Night 6 p.m.
Sunday 22 Church - Rev. Joan Koller 1:30 p.m. Monday 23 Place Grocery orders today. a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Lace votive 2 p.m. Christian Learning Center Kids3:20 p.m. Tuesday 24 Grocery orders delivered a.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Wal-Mart Trip 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Wednesday 25 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Thursday 26 Glitter Glassware 10 a.m. Mystery Trip & Out to eat 4 p.m. Cards 6 p.m. Friday 27 Exercise 10:45 a.m. Manicures 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Saturday 28 Bingo 2 p.m. Game Night 6 p.m.
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Art is Ageless around the corner
It’s not too early to start thinking about your Art is Ageless entry. The deadline is Monday, April 13. The exhibit is April 13 to April 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the reception is Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. For more information, call Melisa Fernandez at 620-223-5550.
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Valentine's Day banquet
We are pleased to announce that this year's Valentine’s Banquet will be held Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for delicious food and the sweet sounds of a local band. Residents are encouraged to attend with the love of their life or a good friend of their choice. Residents will vote for Valentine king and queen on Feb. 11.
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