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“Get into the Act” Older Americans Month 2015:
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the homeand community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
Throughout the month, Parsons Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
May 2015
Parsons Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless winners ®
Parsons Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless juried competition. ®
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Terry Lillie, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Parsons Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Jerg Frogley won Best of Show for her spalted pin oak bowl.
Best of Show: Jerg Frogley, “Spalted Pin Oak Bowl”
People’s Choice: Patricia Ringle, Emmett Kelly, “The Tramp”
Christmas (professional or amateur): John Stone, “Manger Stained Glass” Drawing (amateur): Patricia Ringle, Emmett Kelly, “The Tramp” Fiber Arts (amateur): Mary Koogle, “Hand Knitted Scarf ”
Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Irene Elmore, “Locomotive Stained
Glass” (professional): Lyn E. Kirk, Master Painter “Clowning Around”
Needlework (amateur): Nita Billman, “Antimacatssar”
Painting (amateur): Janice Miller, “I’m Late For A Very Important Date”
(professional): Lyn E. Kirk, “Winter On The Farm”
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A message for all of God’s children By Pastor Alex Knott
You don’t have to be young to be one of God’s children.
The congregation I serve doesn’t have many children. We have one or two grandchildren who regularly attend, but other than that, we are short on kids. Each Sunday, though, we have a dedicated space in our worship service called “Time with Children.”
There are Sundays when we don’t have any kids, and we skip that portion.
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There are other Sundays when we don’t have any kids, and we have “Time with Children” anyway. I remind the congregation that we are all God’s children. I think we need that reminder sometimes.
The lessons that I try to teach the children are always put in very simple terms. Sometimes, it is a lesson for the whole congregation disguised as a lesson just for the children. But, again, we are all God’s children, so it’s good for all of us. And sometimes we need things put simply. We need to remember who we are, and what we believe. And most of all, we need to remember that we are loved by God. More than anything else I say, I hope that each child in the church hears that they are loved by God. And that goes for the big “kids,” too. Children don’t have years of life
under their belts, so they haven’t yet experienced the trials of life. They don’t know that life can be difficult. They don’t know that there can be dark days. They don’t know that bodies sometimes ache and things don’t work the way they ought. They don’t know that hearts can break.
We know, though. We know that life isn’t always easy. We know that some days are very dark, indeed. We know that bodies get older and don’t move the way they used to. We know that hearts break.
Here’s what I want you to know despite all of those things:You are a child of God, and God loves you very much. It’s a lesson we should all remember from time to time. Write that truth on your heart, if you can:YOU are a child of God and God lovesYOU very much.
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 Terry Lillie, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Terry at tlillie@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
Time with children has a message for all God’s children, young and old.
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Photography (amateur): Judith Wells,
“Grand Falls”, Joplin, Mo (professional): Jeannie Hannon, “Goin’ South”
People’s Choice award winner was Patricia Ringle, with her painting of Emmett Kelly, “The Tramp.”
Quilting (amateur): Joy Bruce,”You
Can’t See The Forest For The Trees” (professional): Georgia Greninger, “Raggedy Edged Quilted Jacket”
Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Jerg
Frogley, “Spalted Wood Pin Oak Bowl”
Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. For the competition, works
must have been completed in the past five years. 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.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages
Tulips help to ‘grow’ Good Samaritan Program
Colorful paper tulips – each representing a gift to the Good Samaritan Program for Benevolent Care – are adding to the spring decorations at PMMA’s senior living communities. Prior donors received a mailing in April, inviting a gift in honor or tribute to a special woman in their lives. A paper tulip was included. The tulip may be returned with the gift to the PMMA campus of the donor’s choice. Tulips will be displayed through May. The Good Samaritan Program assists PMMA residents who have run out of funds through no fault of their own. To make a gift and hang a tulip, contact your local PMMA campus.
Parsons 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.
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Campus website gets a facelift We are proudParsons to announce the release of our newly redesigned website for Parsons Presbyterian Manor at Royalty ParsonsPresbyterianManor.org. It
Three things you’ll LOVE about our new website:
• Homepage - at a glance, you’ll find contact information and direct access to information about our care levels and living options. • Floor plans - you can now view floor plans for independent and assisted living residences online. • Resources - you’ll find a variety of resources to assist you with researching and deciding on a senior living community.You’ll even discover your next steps to becoming a Parsons Presbyterian Manor resident! has been crafted to reflect the wants and We will be continually expanding our online content to bring you updated and relevant needs of our site visitors. information, so we encourage you to bookmark it and check back often.
You will immediately notice the streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, 24 hours a day.
Start exploring:
• Learn about upcoming events and activities on campus. • Discover tools to help you evaluate senior living communities. • Read about our residents. Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
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Coming up in Community Matters:
In a future issue of Community Matters, we will be focusing on summer travel. Were you a summer traveler? Do you have a great vacation story or travel story to tell? Contact Terry Lillie to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
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