Commun ty Matters Parsons Presbyterian Manor
February 2018
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We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection to the beginnings of or a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story. Contact Lori Sears, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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Parsons Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless juried exhibit to be held March 12 - 15, 2018. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless calendar. ®
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Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by March 7.
The Art is Ageless Program encourages Presbyterian Manor 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. ®
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the systemwide level.
Entry forms and information can be picked up at Parsons Presbyterian Manor, 3501 Dirr Ave., or by contacting Lori Sears at 620-421-1450 or LSears@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.
Falling in love
Wayne Mason, Chaplain, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
I enjoy “falling in love.” I have done it multiple times and thankfully only twice it led to marriage. Once was to my first wife, and the marriage lasted for 40 years until her death. The second is going on now as we take steps toward a fast-approaching marriage. I enjoy the excitement of being “in love.”
That excitable stage of love is not what will make the love endure. For love to last it takes some maturing along the way. The Apostle Paul provided a basic definition of love that involves maturity.
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Parsons Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of
501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Maegen Pegues, executive director Lori Sears, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact lsears@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-421-1450 Fax: 620-421-1897 Address: 3501 Dirr Ave., Parsons, KS 67357-2220 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ParsonsPresbyterianManor.org
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4 “Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, 5 never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. 6 It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. 7 If you love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost.You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-6) Do you remember that feeling of frivolity that came with new love? I sure do because I’m enjoying it now. I also remember it with my first wife. Along the way, mature love
began to develop. Age and experience helped in its growth. We found love which could endure.
I am glad that God does not love us with that early kind of love. He uses mature love, which is able to forgive and build a real connection that will last through the ages. It is that kind of love that I want to model for the generation that will be taking my place on this Earth. I want them to know that love can be “fun” and that it can last. Will you join me in modeling mature love?
Prayer:“Lord, help us to become the models of Godly, mature love.You demonstrate it to us daily asYou forgive us for our many sins.You gave Jesus to rescue us becauseYou love us. Thank you. Help us to follow in your footsteps as we ‘love one another.’ Amen.”
All About Activities
Ruth Green enjoys frosting some delicious sugar cookies.
Terry enjoys the ice cream social.
Helen enjoys getting outside and tending to her garden.
long time. Some of my favorite things about my job are the little things that the residents get excited about and seeing the enjoyment that an activity brings to their life. One of my favorite activities is going on scenic drives and hearing the history from some of our seniors about the areas they lived in and hearing family stories.
Vivian feels the music as she sings for the crowd.
Billie: I really enjoy interacting with the residents and getting to know them and their family histories.
Why are activities important?
During the month of February, we celebrate activity staff members who make Parsons Presbyterian Manor a great place all year long! Their creative ideas, events, programs and outings make for a better quality of life. We asked activity staff members Jackie Wertz and Billie Wertz a few questions about their role here. Why do you like your job?
Jackie: I love my job and can see myself doing this for a
Jackie: Activities are very important for our seniors because it gives them something to look forward to and keeps them active. Some of the things that I work on are getting more volunteers in to help with increasing daily activities and getting more community members involved.
Billie: I feel activities are a big benefit because they keep people active and help with cognitive memory skills.
Residents throughout the campus agree that having daily activities is a very important part of their lives. They all look forward to having things to do and like the socialization that comes with getting together.
Establishing a can-do attitude while living with dementia Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m. at Presbyterian Manor,
3501 Dirr Ave.
Free event; breakfast provided. Come and learn about the various stages and types of dementia, and discuss a can do attitude to life. This event is part of Parsons Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask lifelong learning series focusing on topics of interest to seniors and their children. PARSONS PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 3
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Earn your wings ANGEL APPEAL DONORS
Here is a listing of individuals who gave generously to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own during our annual Angel Appeal. Gifts are often made in memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus. We appreciate your generosity.
Mr. Philip Bernhart Mr. Tim Bogner in honor of Evelyn Bogner Mr. Gary and Mrs. Martha Brennecke Mr. and Mrs. James Brenner in honor of Doris Brenner Ms. Janice Brenner and Mr. Ray Coffey in memory of Don Brenner and Mina Coffey & in honor of Doris Brenner Ms. Janice Brenner and Mr. Ray Coffey Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Butler in honor of Fern Walls Ann K. Charles in honor of Alice McNabb
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lomas in honor of Margaret Willcockson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Martin Rev. and Mrs. Richard W. McCandless, Jr. in memory of Mildred McCandless & Evelyn Sivils Dr. Stephen F. Miller in memory of Sheila Miller Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rexwinkle Joan Guthridge Rodkey in memory of Wallace & Betty Guthridge
Ms. Laura Cruz
Mr. Quintin and Mrs. Michelle Saye in honor of Ted Stueber
Mr. Darren Eichinger in honor of Vivian Eichinger
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Scott in memory of Hildegard Scott
Mr. Dale and Mrs. Janet Goedeke in honor of Kay Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Seifert in memory of Earl and Charlotte Seifert
If you would like to make a gift in support of our
Mr. Todd and Mrs. LeAnn Hale in honor of Eunice Blaich
Ms. Deb Shaw in honor of Jean Shaw
seniors, you can make a gift online at
Mr. Mike Heenan in honor of Don & Ada Marie Heenan
Dr. and Mrs. David H. Shuss
Mr. Mike and Mrs. Dori Howerter in honor of Margaret Howerter
Ms. Pat Simmons in honor of Ruth Green
http://www.presbyterianmanors.org/give_now or by leaving a gift with the staff at the front desk.
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Mrs. Marilyn Jaeger
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Stover in honor of Martha Tredway
Mr. Robert Jefferson in honor of Elaine Jefferson
Mr. and Mrs. Les Stringer in memory of Sean Scarborbough
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Keller in memory of June Carson
Mr. Theodore G. Stueber in memory of Helen Stueber
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lawrence
Ms. A. Victoria Thomas
Mr. Bob and Mrs. Mary Lockwood in honor of Roberta Sharp
Ms. Brenda Ybarra in honor of Kyle Tomey