Commun ty Matters Manor of the Plains
Emerald Awards Program honors Presbyterian Manor Manor of the Plains received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica 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 its 18 locations to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, 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. Manor of the Plains was recognized for achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. “This recognition is a visible sign of Manor of the Plains’ commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA. HONOR, continued on page 2
February 2015
Piano performance Students serenade residents during holidays Kim Sperling was thrilled at the turnout in December for her piano students’ recital at Manor of the Plains. Sperling, a Dodge City piano teacher, has been bringing her young students to perform for residents for about five years. In the past, she said, the group would play in the afternoons for residents in independent living. But for the latest Christmas program, they decided to switch to mornings and play for residents living in the health care area. “We had about 20 people come, and usually it’s just a handful,” Sperling said. Her students also brought handmade holiday cards to give to the residents.
Karenna Sperling, 5, presents a handmade Christmas card to resident Mae Rodgers. Music students taught by Karenna’s mother, Kim Sperling, have performed recitals at Manor of the Plains for five years.
Why do Sperling’s students have their recitals here, instead of at a church or a school? It’s because Manor of the Plains’ piano was originally a donation to the Dodge City Piano Teachers League for its use. Sperling has been president of the league since 2009. “It’s a beautiful Steinway piano we get to use there,” she said.
Sperling taught music at the elementary school level for five years before her first child was born. She then opted to be a stay-at-home mom and teach private lessons. She also accompanies the worship team at her church, Grace Community. Sperling’s oldest daughter, Karenna, is now 5. She also has children ages 1 and 3. The Christmas recital was bittersweet for Sperling. She and her family are moving to Independence, Kan., for her husband’s new job. The piano will remain, and young musicians will continue to visit and make music for us.
Brass band performs The Dodge City High School Brass Band performs for residents in the health care area annually during the holidays, and this year’s performance was led by Assistant Director Erik Stone. The band put on another wonderful performance, and residents were delighted. Many residents played a musical instrument, so they relate with the students. Activities Director Jacque Soltero said the smiles that are created are irreplaceable.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Manor of the Plains by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.
Jerry Korbe, executive director Kurt Lampe, marketing director Lisa Montoya, activities director Jacque Soltero, health care activities director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kurt at klampe@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-225-1928 Fax: 620-225-3982 Address: 200 Campus Dr., Dodge City, KS 67801-2760
Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ManorofthePlains.org
From left, PMMA CEO Bruce Shogren, Manor of the Plains Executive Director Jerry Korbe and PMMA COO Doug Yoder. HONOR, continued from page 1
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is celebrating 65 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri. For information about Manor of the Plains, contact Marketing Director Kurt Lampe at 620-225-1928 or klampe@pmma.org.
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New community arises from growing senior needs 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. This month, we continue our look back at 65 years of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America with the birth of Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan.
the project. Dr. Robert Meneilly steered a committee of local and church leaders in the “Building for Our Future” campaign for Aberdeen Village.
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. At the time, there were no Christian-based nonprofit senior living communities offering the full continuum of care in Johnson County.
The project included a threestory building for 90 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living suites in a twostory building, and a 60-bed health care center with 15 spaces reserved for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
A 37-acre tract of land just east of West 119th Street and Ridgeview Road in Olathe was donated for
Construction began in 1999. Aberdeen Village opened its doors in May 2001 as the 17th campus for Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica.
“Be of Good Cheer” committee members honoring the work of Dr. Bob Meneilly.
Construction is underway on Aberdeen Village.
Coming up in Community Matters Community Matters will be looking forward to the change in seasons to spring and preparing to celebrate 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 Marketing Director Kurt Lampe to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
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Manor of the Plains 200 Campus Dr. Dodge City, KS 67801-2760 Return Service Requested
Exhibit dates: March 4 to 15, 2015
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