Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
August 2016
PMMA rebalances portfolio with sale of Kansas City campus In the more than six and a half decades Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has provided care for and advocated for the aging in Kansas and Missouri, the senior retirement landscape has changed dramatically. PMMA remains committed to our mission of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values and to meeting the ever-changing needs of today’s seniors. Seniors want a full continuum of care, with an emphasis on active living and wellness. Out of this demand, the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model was born. This model provides for a large independent living level with smaller levels of assisted living and health care/ skilled nursing. During the past two decades, PMMA has been slowly moving its system toward the CCRC model. Even though we have made significant strides, our system still remains imbalanced in the world of CCRC’s. SALE, continued on page 2
Back to school: School brings Dana Johnson rich memories It’s the time of year when students get shiny new supplies and are secretly relieved that summer is coming to a close. It’s back to school season, and for teachers like Dana Johnson, it’s one of the happiest times of year. Dana taught art for 35 years, retiring in 1986. Recently, he was moved to write a poem, not about going back to school, but about the end of the school year and the melancholy it evokes in an instructor who truly loves his work. “The hallways and galleries are lifeless echo chambers,” it begins. He had just written it when he saw our request for back-to-school reminiscences for the August issue of Community Matters. Teaching art is more personal than teaching other subjects, Dana said. Instead of big lecture halls, there are usually just a handful of students in JOHNSON, continued on page 2
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Upon a careful analysis of our properties, it became clear that the Kansas City campus, with its predominantly health care focused model, could not easily convert to a CCRC campus. After much analysis, deliberation and discussion with the senior leadership team, the Board of Trustees approved the sale of KCPM. While saddened by the idea of selling KCPM, PMMA was and is confident that we are leaving our residents in good hands. The sale of Kansas City Presbyterian Manor to Riverbend, an operating subsidiary of The Ensign Group Inc., was completed and the campus transferred, on July 1.
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Marc Kessinger, executive director Noelle Dickinson, marketing director Melinda Ebersole, activity director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Noelle at ndickinson@pmma.org. Telephone: 316-283-5400 Fax: 316-284-5900 Address: 1200 E. Seventh, Newton, KS 67114-2862 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. NewtonPresbyterianManor.org
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a studio with a teacher.
The hallways and galleries are lifeless
“When you’re working one-on-one with students, you get to know them.You develop a rapport,” he said. “In a way, it’s why I wrote that poem. At the end of school, when they all leave, you’re losing a bunch of kids that you’ve established certain bond with.You miss them at first, but of course you know they’re anxious to get back home.”
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Dana started teaching at a small school in northeastern Missouri. Next, he served as a graduate instructor in the department of design at the University of Kansas, then moved on to what is now Southeast Missouri State. Finally, he moved to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, where he spent the lion’s share of his career — 20 years. Today he still sketches a little, but writing has taken over as his main creative pursuit. Dana blocks out time every day to work on short stories. It’s how he keeps his mind nimble, he said — along with the occasional poem. Here is the one he shared with us, calling it “a college instructor’s perspective from 55 years ago.”
shrouded in a ghost-laden mist of silence that eddies around the disorder of studio easels, tables and chairs where they were left; three unclaimed pieces of art hang desolately on the unlit display wall, faint residuals of the chatter, the easy laughter, the beautiful faces and random energies of youthful moments. With them gone I have a queer feeling of no longer being what I was. — by Dana Johnson Like us on Facebook
Upcoming events Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – Summer Chapel Sessions, see page 4 for schedule Thursday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. – Royals Watch Party, Library Wednesdays, Aug. 10 & 24, 2 p.m. – Watercolor Class, Dining Room Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. – Healthy Learning Lecture: Pain Management by LaVeta Jarrett, APRN
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Obstacle champs Dannica Avendano and Tara Stewart were team champions of the CNA Week obstacle course. 100-plus degree temps did not stop 11 teams from participating.
Watercolor classes Watercolor classes have begun at Presbyterian Manor! The first class tackled a winter scene with several picking up a paint brush for the very first time. Clorene Smith, right, teaches the classes on second and fourth Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. Call Alex Ramos at 316-283-5400 for more information. You’re welcome to join us! Like us on Facebook
100th birthday Mary Kessler celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on June 24, receiving flowers and dozens of cards all week long. Newton Presbyterian Manor
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Summer Chapel sessions held Tuesday mornings in August While the men’s and women’s Bible studies take a break for the summer, the spiritual life committee has arranged special Tuesday morning summer sessions with speakers from near and far. Summer Chapel sessions are open to the public, so invite a friend and hear about what God is doing all over the world. Sessions are in the chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.each Tuesday morning through Aug. 30. The schedule is:
Aug. 2 — Drs. Keith & Jeannette Shubert, professors in the seminary in Singapore and mentors of crosscultural students
director for prison ministries for county jails and area correctional facilities, manages 160 volunteers in prison ministry
Aug. 9 — Dr. Roy Beacham, chairman of the Old Testament department at the Central Theological Seminary in Minneapolis. He teaches Aramaic, Hebrew and many other courses and is also a chaplain for the police department in Plymouth, MN.
Aug. 23 — Dave and Eileen Barkman, missionaries with SEND Mission in Japan working in the area hit by the tsunami
Aug 16 — Dr. Lynn McBride,
Aug. 30 — Andy and Lisa Entz, missionaries with World Impact Mission, working in Wichita to train men and women in the inner-city to reach their neighbors for Christ.
Above: Flag Day at Newton Presbyterian Manor means it’s time to host our area first responders for an ice cream social. Marc Kessinger and representatives of Newton Fire/EMS show off the stuffed animals residents assembled for them to share with children in crisis situations.
Above: CNA Week at Newton Presbyterian Manor is full of great food and fun events. Helen Brown and Laura Stewart represented the social services department well with their good teamwork in the blindfolded wheelchair race.
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Right: University of Kansas School of Medicine students, under the direction of their professor Dr. Donna Ewy, did rounds at Presbyterian Manor this spring. What a surprise for Arlene Ross to discover that her nephew Cooper Nickel was one of the students! Like us on Facebook
Fireworks show draws large crowd of family and friends
Above: Rural Route 5 shared their bluegrass music while the crowd waited for the fireworks show to begin. Top left: A crowd gathers in preparation for the event. Left: This annual event gives guests a chance to spend time with their Presbyterian Manor family.
Origami class Art is Ageless winning artist Eleanore Myers, middle, taught Donna Willis and Ann Heidebrecht how to make origami boxes in an informal class. Our library is often used for craft groups, movie or game nights and family celebrations. It can be reserved by calling the front desk at 316-2835400.
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Bravo of the Month The Bravo of the Month goes to June Malin, CMA in McFarland Center, for not one or two Bravos this month but three recognitions of her above-and-beyond service and teamwork! Julie Stewart writes, “June noticed that no one was available to call Bingo one day, so she took the initiative to go get the needed equipment and call Bingo for the residents! Thanks, June!” Another Bravo mentioned her willingness to stay after her shift to help settle neighbors in after watching a late movie out in the courtyard. The third was from family member Peg Martin. “June is a shining example of a person who brings their heart for caring about others to the tasks at hand. She always goes the second mile with thoughtfulness and humor. Words cannot express my gratitude that she is here to help care for my loved one.”
Dining Services We will focus on dining services in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. What foods do you connect through your memories? How has food shaped your life and recollections? If you’ve got a story to share, contact Marketing Director Noelle Dickinson and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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