Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
“Believe”
By President and CEO Bruce Shogren As I look forward to the holiday season, one word is key to this season: “believe.” I truly believe in three key people: Jesus Christ, Santa Claus and the employees of the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America system. What could be more important than Christmas Day, the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ? I grew up in a church in which every Sunday we would state our belief by reciting the Apostles’ Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen. This belief statement says it all for me and has been the guiding statement throughout my life. It has given me the ability to believe in the power of prayer, BELIEVE continued on page 2
Seeking ‘angels’ for Good Samaritan Program
December 2014
Christmas angel ornaments – each representing a gift to the Good Samaritan Program for Benevolent Care – are adding to the holiday decorations at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s senior living communities. Donors responding to the annual Christmas Angel Appeal letter mailed in November include paper angel ornaments with their gifts. Each ornament will then be displayed at the PMMA community designated by the donor. During the past two years, angel donors have given more than $94,000 to the Good Samaritan Program, which assists PMMA residents who have run out of funds through no fault of their own.
Fort Scott Handbell Choir has long history
When Carol Crain first heard a handbell choir at her step-father’s church when she was 27, she was hooked. “I purchased my first set of handbells in 1975, and we’ve had a community bell choir for all those years. We have members from several churches, including Southern Baptist, First Methodist, Fulton United Methodist, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and First Presbyterian. We’re a really close knit group of ladies,” said Carol. While the choir typically only performs at the First Presbyterian Church, they do make special appearances in the community from time to time. They will be performing at Presbyterian Village at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and look forward to sharing the joy of handbells with all. “Handbells started in the bell towers of Europe, and weren’t brought to the United States until Margaret Shurcliff brought them to Boston in the early 1940s. It’s bloomed since then,” said Carol. “We really enjoy all of the unique things we can do with them now. The new techniques really make it interesting.”
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which has really been needed daily as my wife was healing in the hospital and at home. This Christmas season, I pray you reflect on that night long ago when Jesus was born and you continue to realize the impact his birth has had on all our lives. My second key belief is in the spirit of Santa Claus. Santa has always been a big part of my family’s Christmas celebrations, dating back to when I was a little one. Santa has always come out of the fireplace in the house I grew up in in Lindsborg, Kansas. It is quite the spectacle to see the Jolly Old Elf come out of PaPa Har’s (my dad’s) fireplace to deliver gifts to all the good girls and boys of the Shogren family after losing his pants once again. “Har, when are you going to fix your chimney,” Santa states every year to ®
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the delight of all in the room.You have to be there to really experience it and believe it. But the actual thrill in believing in the spirit of Santa Claus is to be a “Santa Helper.” To see the joy in the eyes of a child when he or she sits on Santa’s lap, to experience a surprise appearance by Santa is unforgettable whether it is to children or adults, to give an unexpected and thoughtful gift which says “I know you” is pure happiness for the giver, the receiver and those watching, and the best is when someone will ask with a wink and whisper in Santa’s ear, “Who are you, really?” and Santa gets to tell them the truth:You are really Santa Claus. Priceless! Finally, my third and final belief is in the employees of the PMMA system in providing the care and services to you. Being on the
side of receiving care in the past year by a caring hospital nursing and health care staff, I appreciate even more the PMMA staff throughout our system that daily provide the health care, friendship, caring and a whole lot more to you, our residents. Please join me in thanking your community’s staff for their commitment to our mission, providing quality senior services guided by Christian values. As I close my letter, let me wish that you know the blessing of being a child of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, the joy of caring for others, and that you still hear the bell ring and truly believe. Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear!
Need a Holiday Break?
Many people are caregivers at home for a loved one. During the holidays there is always a lot to do. The list seems endless! Our great team at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village can help relieve some of your worries by offering adult day services for seniors at our campus, or we can bring our In-Home Care service option to your loved one. Our day services offers socialization and activities to keep your loved on engaged while you tend to your to do list. We also can provide care and services (housekeeping, cooking, etc.) in your home if you live in the Fort Scott city limits. Call Ginger or Lori at 620-223-5550 for more details. These services are available yearround.
Fa la la la la Spread your holiday cheer with us
We welcome groups to Presbyterian Village to perform music of the season for our tenants. It puts everyone in a cheerful mood. Be sure to call Melisa or Ginger at 620-2235550 if you or your group would like to come here perform or simply carol down the halls. We’d love to have you!
Giving back to the community From the first of November to Christmas we are gathering food, toys and coats to donate to needy families in the Bourbon County area. If you have items you would like to donate, Presbyterian Village has a drop box in the mail room to gather those things. We do this every year but this year we plan to break our record of the number of food items we donate, and we need your help! All donations received will be given to the Beacon for distribution. Help us make this holiday a season of giving.
Needs drive expansion plans This month, we continue to look back at our Dodge City in a joint venture with the history as Presbyterian Manors of Mid-Amer- CSJ Health System of Wichita, Kan. The new campus, adjacent to St. Mary of the ica celebrates 65 years of the art of life. Plains College, was named Manor of the The desire for more independent living Plains. In conjunction with the closing drove expansion for Presbyterian Manors of St. Mary of the Plains campus in of Mid-America in the late 1980s. 1992, Presbyterian Manors Inc. acquired CSJ Health System’s joint Duplex or apartment projects were venture interest in Manor of the Plains approved for the campuses in Sterling, Wichita, Topeka, Parsons, Arkansas City and became the sole owner. and Lawrence. Existing spaces were PMMA’s dream of providing services renovated in Sterling, Arkansas City, for severely physically handicapped Kansas City and Newton, and a new adults became a reality when health care center was constructed in Hutchinson Heights opened in 1986. Newton. Wichita received funds for and The 1980s also brought serious constructed a chapel. conversations about the relationship Community interest and persistence led between Presbyterian Manors of Midto the development of a campus in America and the synods of the Emporia. Ground was broken on May 22, Presbyterian Church as well as 1984, and Emporia Presbyterian Manor increased competition in the senior care campus opened in 1986. market. Board minutes from 1986 Construction started on a new campus in demonstrate PMMA’s desire to keep the
December 2014 Calendar of Events Monday 1
Tuesday 2
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Christmas Ornament Ball Making 2 p.m. Winter coat & Toy drive begins 4 p.m.
Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Peppermint/Choc Sticks 10 a.m. Crock Pot Hot Chocolate 3 p.m. Christmas Parade 5 p.m.
Wednesday 3 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Glitter Décor Branches 3 p.m. Thursday 4
Friday 5
Saturday 6 Sunday 7
Trim the trees Hot Toddy Social Coffee Scrub Exfoliator Gift Jars
10 a.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Wal Mart Trip 1 p.m. Carthage Christmas Music & Event (Dinner in Carthage) 2:30 p.m. Dominoes 6 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Cowboy Christmas Concert & Pie Social (Garland, KS) 4 p.m.
Church – Rev. Stephen Cole1:30 p.m. Chiefs vs Cardinals (2nd Floor) 3 p.m. Movie: God Is For Real (on 2nd floor) 6 p.m.
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Tuesday 9
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Christmas Tree Judging 12:30 p.m. Holiday Vase décor painting 2 p.m. Sweet Tooth Social 4 p.m. Bell Choir and Hot Cider 7 p.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Icicle Candle Holders 2 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos 4 p.m.
Wednesday 10 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Holiday Manicures for Men and Women 3 p.m. Thursday 11
Friday 12 Saturday 13 Sunday 14 Monday 15
Breakfast at Emerys Tenant & Family Holiday Dinner
9:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Coffee Mug Gift Making 2 p.m. Dominoes 6 p.m. Bingo Game Night
2 p.m. 6 p.m.
Music Ministries 1:30 p.m. Chiefs vs Raiders (2nd Floor) Noon
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Stocking Stuffers Game 2 p.m. Ft. Scott Christmas Lights Drive 5:30 p.m.
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ties with the Synod of Mid-America and individual Presbyterian churches strong. In 1989, the original United Presbyterian Foundation of Kansas Inc. (Newton), and the other separate Kansas Manor corporations, (Arkansas City, Clay Center, Emporia, Kansas City, Lawrence, Manor of the Plains, Parsons, Salina, Sterling, Topeka and Wichita) and Presbyterian Manors of Missouri Inc. (Farmington, Fulton and Rolla) were merged to form Presbyterian Manors Inc. In 1990, an office building was constructed in northeast Wichita and the headquarters of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica Inc. moved from Newton to Wichita.
Calendar items may be subject to change. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Coats, Toys & Food Delivered to needy families 10:30 a.m. Devotions 1:30 p.m. Dominoes 2 p.m.
Wednesday 17 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Clue Game 2:30 p.m. Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday 21 Monday 22
Tuesday 23
Peppermint Ornament 10:30 a.m. Uno Cards 3 p.m. Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.
Exercise Tenant Council D.I.Y. Lip Scrub
Bingo Game Night
10:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m.
Church – Church of Christ 1:30 p.m. Chiefs vs Steelers (2nd Floor) Noon Exercise 10:45 a.m. Childhood Christmas Memories 1:30 p.m. Cooking Club 3 p.m.
Coffee Shop Birthday Party
8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Wednesday 24 Men’s Prayer Breakfast Christmas Eve Communion Christmas Eve Movie Thursday 25 Friday 26 Saturday 27 Sunday 28 Monday 29 Tuesday 30
6:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 2 p.m.
Merry Christmas /Office Closed Branson Music Video 3 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Kwanza Woven Mats 2 p.m. Dominoes 4 p.m. Bingo Game Night
2 p.m. 6 p.m.
Church - Rev. Joan Koller 1:30 p.m. Chiefs vs Chargers (2nd Floor) Noon
Exercise Menu Committee Poker Night
10:45 a.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.
Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. New Year’s Resolutions & Memories 1 p.m. Dominoes 3 p.m.
Wednesday 31 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party 2:30 p.m.
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December full of holiday fun
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Dec. 5: We’ll venture on “Santa’s sled” to Carthage, Mo., to Fort Scott citizens and employees are invited to participate see the famous Christmas lights display. The Congregation of in a friendly tree-decorating contest. Residents will vote for the Mother Co-Redemptrix is a Catholic religious order with a the trees, and the top three winners will receive some extra monastery in Carthage. During the Christmas season, the congregation offers a huge animated light display that has become shopping money. First place will win $100; second place, an annual must-see. Everyone is invited to join us as we make $75; and third place, $50. Contact the business office at 620-223-5550 if you would like to enter a tree. Everything memories together. While in Carthage, we will have dinner out from cartoon or hunting-themed trees to vintage flair is en- and attend a special Christmas musical event at 7:30 p.m. couraged and welcome. Be creative and fun! Residents will vote on the trees Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. This could be a great Dec. 11: The Presbyterian Village Annual Holiday Dinner for fundraising project for local groups to participate in by tenants, their families and volunteers will begin at 5:30 p.m.We entering a tree. are planning our best holiday dinner ever, with a beautiful cellist providing music. RSVP at the business office with total numDec. 2: Fort Scott is festive with small-town flair as our ber of guests by Dec. 5. 620-223-5550. quaint brick-lined streets are decorated with splendor. Join us for an evening filled with vintage shopping, sparkling Dec. 31: We’ll wrap up the month with a NewYear’s Eve Party lights, hot chocolate and a time-honored parade led by St. among friends at Presbyterian Village. Tenants and friends will Nicholas himself. This is a classic, magical night to be shared be invited to bring an appetizer if they are able and come enjoy by all in southeast Kansas! sparkling juice to bring in the NewYear with style!