Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Celebrating Assisted Living
Join us September 9 through 15 as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week®. This yearly celebration was established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995 and “provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.” (From ahcanal.org)
Our activities for Assisted Living Week: 1. Monday, September 10: Local author Carol Russell will be here at 4 p.m. to showcase the books she has written and had published. 2. Tuesday, September 11: Comedy and popcorn with Fred at 2 p.m., hands-on soap-making class hosted by Betsy Reichard, owner of the Lavender Patch in Fort Scott, 5:30 p.m. 3. Wednesday, September 12: Celebratory staff event with healthy smoothies for all. 4. Thursday, September 13: Car show will start at 4 p.m., and we will be serving hot dogs, chips and soda with music to enjoy. Trophies will be handed out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Bring your car or simply come to enjoy! 5. Friday, September 14: Community dance starting at 6 p.m. We also thank Mercy Hospital for donating snacks for this event and Walgreen’s for donating a free 4x6 photo of each resident who attends. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
September 2018
Fort Scott presbyterian Village artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Two winning artists in Fort Scott Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless Calendar, produced by Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. A quilted wall hanging titled “Barnyard Beauties” by Helen Nuzum and a painting by Aggie Keesling, “Welcoming Light,” will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall. In addition, Mary Wood’s piece, “YoYo Quilt,” will be in the Honorable Mention gallery, as well as Aggie Keesling’s piece, “Red Barn In The Snow.”
Works by local winners are “barnyard beauties,” a quilted wall hanging, by Helen Nuzum automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. More than 180 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and greeting cards. Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.
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A curious mind is all it takes Fort Scott resident Gene Payne is the first to tell you he’s not an artist, and he would hesitate to even call what he does “art.” But he’d also tell you that’s not the point. “All you need is a curious mind.”
Gene has embraced his desire to create whatever comes to mind, and he’d like others to consider doing the same. He says he doesn’t own a rocking chair or a recliner, and if you stop moving you collect “rust and dust.”
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Gene payne shares his wisdom and art in the lobby during the month of September.
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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 Becky Kellum, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact rkellum@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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Come check out the results of Gene’s curious mind, and perhaps be inspired to create your own art, at his display in our lobby during the month of September. For more information, contact Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org.
the allure of lavender In 2009, Betsy and Davin Reichard of Fort Scott had a vision: to own a lavender farm. In 2012, that vision became reality when they opened the Lavender Patch. With more than 1,000 plants, this farm has become a draw for both agritourists and lavender enthusiasts.
“We have a gift shop, and make soaps and lotions, etc. It’s not like some kinds of farming where you take your harvest to the Co-op and you’re done. We have to make something with our product and market it,” said Betsy. One way Betsy gets the word out about the benefits and usefulness of lavender is through classes she teaches. After all, she’s a teacher by trade.
“My husband and I both still work, so this is something we do on the side, although it’s a lot of work! He’s a comptroller at CKAN, and I'm a special education teacher. I do enjoy teaching others to make items out of lavender though, like soaps, lotions,
wreaths, etc. There are so many things you can do!”
On Tuesday, September 11, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village tenants will have the opportunity to try their hand at soap making, when Betsy teaches a class as part of Assisted Living Week.
“I’ve known (executive director) Ginger Nance a long time, and after the tenants enjoyed visiting the farm in June, she asked if I’d come teach a class. I was glad to oblige!”
Owning and operating a lavender farm takes a lot of effort, but Betsy thinks it’s all worthwhile, especially when she can share her passion with others.
“We do everything by hand, as organic as possible, and as natural as possible. From planting to weeding to harvesting, we do it by hand. It’s a labor of love!”
Presbyterian Village invites the public to join the soap-making class at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 11. Please contact Becky Kellum at 620-2235550 by Sept. 6 to register as seating is limited. To learn more, visit thelavenderpatchfarm.com.
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Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. 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.
Residents and friends of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
“Welcoming Light,” a painting by Aggie Keesling FORT SCOTT PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE
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September 2018 Calendar of events 1 Saturday
2 Sunday 3 Monday 4 Tuesday
5 Wednesday
6 Thursday
7 Friday
8 Saturday
Bingo Game Night
1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Church Service Dr. Jared Witt 1:30 p.m. Crossword in Mail Box LABOR DAY-OFFICE CLOSED
Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. chicken noodle soup Exercise Bible Study Walmart Game Time
11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Walk the trail 9:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. National Coffee Ice Cream Day Bistro 4:15 p.m. Coffee Ice
Gardening and Watering 10:00 a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. National Beer Lovers Day! Have a beer on us! 4:00 p.m. Bingo Puzzle on 2nd floor
2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
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9 Sunday
10 Monday 11 Tuesday
Church Service Pastor Harold Hick 1:30 p.m. Crossword in Mail Box Assisted Living Week National Grandparent Day
17 Monday
Coffee Shop Art Studio (Color) Comedy Show Bistro Lavender Patch Soap Class
19 Wednesday Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Tenants Birthday Party 2:30 p.m. Game Time 6:30 p.m.
Exercise 11:00 a.m. Carol Russell Book Reading and Signing 4:00 p.m.
12 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study Smoothies for all 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday
Calendar items may be subject to change.
8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:30p.m.
11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Car show, music and food 4:00 p.m.
Gardening and Watering 10:00 a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Community Dance 6:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night
2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Church Service Rev. Steve Cole 3:00 p.m. Crossword in Mail Box Wife Appreciation Day
18 Tuesday
20 Thursday
21 Friday
22 Saturday 23 Sunday 24 Monday
Exercise 11:00 a.m. Walmart 2:00 p.m. Fresh air and Hot Apple Cider Patio 4:15 p.m. Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Bistro-Cheeseburgers 4:15 p.m.
Health for Life Bible Study Tenants Council Bistro Pepperoni Pizza
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m.
Exercise 11:00 a.m. This week bring cans to exercise Piano Recital Tenants 3:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night
2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Church Service Rev. Joan Koller 1:30 p.m. Crossword in Mail Box
Exercise 10:00 a.m. Lunch Pittsburg Casino11:30 a.m. Menu Committee 2:00 p.m.
25 Tuesday
Coffee Shop 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Dr. Wilde 1:00 p.m. Remember to bring towels Bistro-Chili 4:15 p.m.
26 Wednesday Breakfast Bingo at the Buck Run 8:45 a.m. Exercise 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Game Time 6:30 p.m. 27 Thursday
28 Friday
29 Saturday 30 Sunday
Walk the Trail 9:30 a.m. Health for Life 11:00 a.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m. National Chocolate Milk day Exercise 11:00 a.m. Beacon Speaker 3:00 p.m. Bring a canned good for the Beacon - Community Room Bingo Game Time
Church Service Rev. Dale Cummins
2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.