Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
December 2015
Colds and flu are back in season As we near the peak months for cold and flu season, it’s a good time to review tips for prevention and treatment. Getting the flu vaccine is still one of the best things you can do for your health in wintertime. There is no truth to the myth that you can catch the illness from the vaccine. The injection contains only a killed version of the virus. People 65 years or older run a higher risk of complications from the flu, as do people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, emphysema, heart disease, and diabetes. It can, however, take up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect, so the earlier, the better. But they are usually available through February. Good hand-washing routines are another top defense against illness. Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds, or use alcohol-based sanitizer, whenever you have been out in public—especially in a community living environment. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for COLDS, continued on page 4
‘Tis the season Discover three great things about giving By Allen Teal, Rolla Presbyterian Manor chaplain
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15, NIV) Icy winds of December offset by hot chocolate and warm spiced tea are sure signs that the Christmas season has arrived. The world is decorated with lights, ornaments and brightly wrapped gifts. God’s great gift of the Savior serves as the background inspiration for celebrations within families, workplaces, and communities. Generosity increases and fills the coffers of many non-profit and relief agencies. 1. “Each of you should give… not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV) Giving is a God-directed activity. Giving trumps receiving every time. GIVING, continued on page 2
Donate your vehicle to help senior citizens The season of giving is here. Wouldn’t it be great to know that your vehicle donation helped seniors who have outlived their financial resources receive the care they need this year? Turn that unneeded vehicle into holiday cheer and receive a tax deduction! We accept many donations types including cars, RVs, boats, planes and more. Donating your vehicle will help seniors who have outlived their financial resources at a Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus in so many ways. Call us at 844-490-GIVE (4483) or visit RollaPresbyterianManor.org/Vehicle_Donations, fill out the form, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Each year, Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica provides more than $4 million in charitable care. Our seniors need your support; a donated vehicle can help in so many ways ‘Tis the season, give for a reason. GIVING, continued from page 1
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Rolla Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Ann Caudill, executive director Joelle Freeland, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Joelle Freeland at lfreeland@pmma.org. Telephone: 573-364-7336 Fax: 573-364-7336 Address: 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla, MO 65401-2595 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. RollaPresbyterianManor.org
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Testimonies abound from people whom God has blessed through their giving. “Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,” (Proverbs 28:27, NIV). Receiving is a one-time event. Once a gift is received, nothing more follows it. However, God uses giving as a way to keep blessing the giver. It is God’s way to make giving a joyful experience. 2. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NIV) No matter how much people give, they cannot out give God. While some have abused this verse to pressure people to give more, it was written to a church with a reputation for being generous. These words were penned to commend believers for their attitude toward giving. The idea driving these words involves the attitude of the heart rather than the size of the gift. A generous spirit has to precede generous giving to be effective. 3. “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion…” (2 Corinthians 9:11a, NIV) Every storage device reaches a point where nothing more can enter until something is removed. At that point, the amount received cannot exceed the amount removed. This is symbolic of giving. Blessings are received every day. The only way to increase the quantity of these blessings is to use them to bless others. This not only makes space for new blessings to enter, but generosity increases the capacity so that greater blessings may be received into your life. In short, the paradox of giving is that: giving more leads to receiving more. Make the choice for giving to become a positive cycle in your life.
Holiday events
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Rolla Presbyterian Manor will celebrate Christmas with two traditional events. Dec. 11 Resident/staff carry-in lunch., 11 a.m. Staff members will bring in a meal to share with residents.
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Dec. 21 Children’s party, 2 p.m. Residents are welcome to join us in the Community Room for holiday fun with our staff members’ little ones.
Special events Far left: A local family with five homeschooled children came to entertain residents with their musical talents. Left: Lambda Sigma Pi members from Missouri University of Science and Technology did crafts with the residents on Oct. 31. Resident Betty Womack works on crafts with a member of Lambda Sigma Pi sorority.
Rolla Mouse Races The racers were tiny, but the little critters helped raise $7,000 for Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s Good Samaritan program. The second annual Mouse Race evening on Oct. 17 included dinner, drawings, mouse roulette and other games.
to live here regardless of their ability to pay.
“Our thanks to everyone who attended, the sponsors who named the mice and our Advisory Board members,” said Marketing Director Joelle Freeland.
Sponsors named rodent racers and Ratilicious Rose, sponsored by Beehive Florist & Gifts, took home top honors as the fastest mouse, winning both her race and the final race.
Proceeds from the event support the Good Samaritan program, which helps Presbyterian Manor residents who have out-lived their financial resources. Contributions help make it possible for residents to continue
Trifecta, a St. Charles-based company, provided the mice and games for this one-of-a-kind experience, Freeland said.
Additional sponsors and their mice were Sinks/Medley Pharmacy with “Medley”; Drew Bahr, “Drewster;” Jim and Emily Barnes, “Kalamity;” Woodward and Joyce Joyner,
Mouse races raise fun and funds for Good Samaritan program.
Attorneys-at-Law, “McNibbles, Esq.;” and Bonita Prock, “Dash.” In addition to the mouse games, several lucky attendees scored big in the prize drawing. The winners were Maggie Storms, 50-inch television; Jamie Archer, iPad2; Stephen Gray, wreath; Roger Weaver, Bose speakers; Sally Basarich, Kindle Fire; and Teresa Willy, Cardinals basket. Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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up to eight hours. If you do get ill, follow these recommendations:
• Call the doctor if you have a fever that is not controlled by over-thecounter fever reducers, if you have a • Eat what you can. This will maintain severe cough, or if you cannot keep your energy to help your body fight any fluids or food down. the virus. If you don’t have much appetite, try foods like rice or soup. • Stay home rather than coming to community meals and group • Drink a lot of fluids, but avoid activities. This will help contain the caffeinated drinks like coffee and colas; they can dehydrate you further. virus so you don’t spread it to others. All residents can request to have meals delivered to them, even in • Rest, so your body and mind can recover. apartments.
What’s your secret artistic talent? An upcoming edition of Community Matters will focus on Art is Ageless®. The Art is Ageless® program encourages residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through an annual art competition and exhibit, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions. What talent have you discovered? If you’ve got a story about what inspires you to create, contact Marketing Director Joelle Freeland, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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