Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
May 2015
Older Americans Month 2015: ‘Get into the Act’ 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 MidAmerica 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 home- and 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, Rolla Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
Honoring mothers in May “Let France have good mothers, and she will have good sons.” --Napoleon Bonaparte. In the United States, Mother’s Day began in the early twentieth century. President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday in 1914. The name of the holiday is spelled in the singular possessive, Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the mother who nurtured and raised you. The Bible gives the characteristics of a good woman and mother. Industrious “The wise woman builds her house …” (Proverbs 14:1). Families with strong internal dynamics are frequently the result of women who work to weave the fabric of their families into one piece. Her hard work and caring attitude draws out the best in her children. Teacher “…do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” (Proverbs 1: 8). Most people have memories of their mothers telling them stories and nursery rhymes MOTHER, continued on page 2
Campus website gets a facelift We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website at RollaPresbyterianManor.org. It has been crafted to reflect the wants and needs of our site visitors. You will immediately notice the streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, 24 hours a day. Three things you’ll love about our new website now: • 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 Rolla Presbyterian Manor resident! We will be continually expanding our online content to bring you updated and relevant information, so we encourage you to bookmark it and check back often.
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 Rolla Presbyterian Manor.
womb?” (Isaiah 49:15). Moms care about their children. They worry teaching truths about life. Whether the teaching was formal or informal, about them in good and bad times. Most mothers keep nurturing almost everyone starts a sentence and encouraging their offspring from time to time with, “As my mom always said...” The substance of throughout their lives. her words can last through multiple Comforting generations. “As one whom his mother comforts, Faithful so will I comfort you;” (Isaiah 66:13). God uses the comforting “I have been reminded of your ways of mothers to illustrate how sincere faith, which first lived in He gives comfort. From the cradle your grandmother Lois and in your to the grave, people find rest and mother Eunice…” (2 Timothy peace in the gentle reassuring 1:5). Faith is not inherited, but the presence of their moms. Listen to willingness to trust God can be the words of one mother, Maureen passed on from one generation to the next by faithful moms. Mothers Hawkins: “Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you who are committed to living godly were born I loved you. Before you lives reproduce this trait in their were here an hour I would die for children and grandchildren. Many you. This is the miracle of Mother’s godly people have been trained on Love.” the knees of faithful mothers.
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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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Compassionate “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her
This month, let me encourage you to reach out to the moms around you, as well as your own, and show them appreciation for all that they have given to the world.
How to utilize plastic bags to help those in need Dorothy McMinn is an experienced crocheter. So when a former county extension agent came to Rolla Presbyterian Manor last year to demonstrate a technique for making mats out of plastic bags, McMinn thought it looked like something she could do. But this mat won’t grace her doorstep. McMinn and others are weaving the mats to give to people
who are homeless in the Rolla area.
the bags into strips. With his help, Dorothy has just about finished her first mat and hopes to make more.
They help provide a little protection from the wet and cold of sleeping on When he’s not on cutting duty, the ground. John takes care of most of the raised The agent demonstrated how garden beds at Rolla Presbyterian to fold and cut plastic grocery Manor. Thanks to his farm store bags, tie them into strips, background, John has the green and then crochet them together. thumb to provide residents with McMinn’s husband, John – a former fresh tomatoes, beans, cucumbers meatcutter – takes care of cutting and squash all summer long.
Tulips help 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. Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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Manor recognized as Business of the Month Rolla Presbyterian Manor was named the April Business of the Month by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce. Each month, the chamber’s Small Business Committee selects a chamber member to be recognized
as the Business of the Month. The winner receives a framed certificate and is mentioned on the chamber’s Facebook page, on the radio, and with a photo and promotion in the Rolla Daily News. We’re honored to be chosen!
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 Marketing Director Joelle Freeland with your story, you may be selected to share in an upcoming Community Matters.
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