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Alzheimer’s Walk raises nearly $30,000 Rolla’s first-ever Walk to End Alzheimer’s was a roaring success, raising more than three times its goal of $10,000. The Aug. 29 event at Lion’s Club Park drew 277 individual walkers on 40 teams, said James Schuenemeyer, walk coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association in Washington, Mo. About 80 volunteers pitched in to set everything up. The walk raised more than $29,570. “I think the most successful thing was how the community rallied around the walk,” Schuenemeyer said. “It’s very impressive what we were able to do in our first year.” Walks are held in more than 600 cities in late summer and early fall. Schuenemeyer credits Joelle Freeland, marketing director for Rolla Presbyterian Manor, with bringing the event to Rolla. Freeland approached him about a year ago with the idea; she also runs a local support group for the association.
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Art is Ageless® Local artist to be featured in 2016 calendar Sophia deLaat taught art to California schoolchildren for 25 years, but she only recently discovered the art of gourdwork. Now, she’s having a banner year as a gourd artist. Two of Sophia’s works are winners in the Art is Ageless® system-wide competition. “Halleluia Angel” took honors in the mixed media/ crafts category, and her “You Are My Sunshine Music Box” won in the sculpture/3-D category. Winners were chosen from the top local entries at all 18 Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities. Both of Sophia’s pieces will be featured “Halleluia Angel” by Sophia deLaat. in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar, along with the works of more than 50 artists age 65 and older throughout Kansas and Missouri. This was the first year Sophia has entered Art is Ageless. She has also been recognized as Missouri Gourd Artist of the Year for 2015-2016 by the Show-Me Gourd society, of which she is a member. In the gourd work tradition, all of the materials in the piece must be natural, not synthetic. So, many are carved, painted, and even burned, to create designs in the shell. “You’re working with this natural product and then you take it to the next level,” Sophia said. “Each gourd is so different. What you can do with them is just mesmerizing.”
“I wanted to bring awareness to the community about Alzheimer’s and how it affects the patient as well as the caregiver,” Freeland said. “They
Sophia said she created the angel using three different gourds. She used a woodburning technique to decorate the wings and embedded about 75 Swarovski crystals in the piece, giving it a luminescent quality. She made the music box for her daughter.
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Joelle and Ceagan Freeland at the first Rolla Alzheimer’s Walk. Ceagan, with purple pom pons, cheered for the walkers as they arrived on site and walked/ran the 3-mile route.
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
The excitement of children is contagious. This little boy ran most of the Alzheimer’s walk and was cheered on by the young men from Lambdi Chi from the University of Missouri S&T. WALK, continued from page 1
figure there are two caregivers per patient, so if you have 10 people with Alzheimer’s, 30 people are affected.” Freeland said they were able to exceed their fundraising goals thanks to many donors’ contributions throughout the community. Up to 60 percent of the money raised by the walk will stay in the area for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Schuenemeyer said it’s more meaningful for people to support Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers in their own community. “If you want to reach local families, you need to have one here,” he said.
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Keep a song in your heart “He started to sing as he tackled the thing that couldn’t be done, and he did it!” —Edgar Albert Guest,“It Couldn’t Be Done” By Allen Teal, Rolla Presbyterian Manor chaplain
Singing and music have been a part of human life throughout recorded history. Songs have been composed to celebrate victories, declare affections and to remember significant events. Besides having a beat and a rhyme scheme that make them easy to recall, songs can be connected to personal memories that are revived when the music is heard. A couple may have that special song. The right or maybe the wrong song may evoke tears of joy or feelings of rage. The Bible is filled with references to music. “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands., Psalm 100:1, KJV. People of God are encouraged to make music a vital part of life. It is fascinating that much of what the Bible says about singing to the Lord does not include a person’s natural abilities. While some references do mention skillful musicians, singing and music should not be limited to only those who can perform at a high level. God places more importance on genuine expressions of worship than training and talent. Worship and entertainment may appear similar, but God views them differently. “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,” Ephesians 5:19. Spiritual music is to be shared with others and participated in by each person. Music can be an outlet for emotion. Bottled up stress can be relieved by singing or by hearing a favorite tune. To quote the nineteenth century French poet, Victor Hugo, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” A modern expression of this would be, “Music moves me.” Almost everyone has a time in their life when music or song has lifted their spirits. CHAPLAIN, continued on page 4
Everyone has a story to tell Christmas will be here before we know it, and we’ll be talking about celebrations and traditions in an upcoming issue of Community Matters as we celebrate the holidays. Does your family have a special tradition? Is there a song that immediately conjures up memories of Christmases past? Do you have a memorable Christmas story to share? Contact Marketing Director Joelle Freeland, and your story may be selected to appear in an upcoming Community Matters.
Mouse Race returns For the second year, Sammy the mouse and his friends will run to benefit the Good Samaritan Program at Rolla Presbyterian Manor. The event includes live mice racing, plus mouse roulette and other games. The event begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Oak Meadows Country Club. Tickets include dinner, two mouse racing chips and a ticket for the prize drawing. The grand prize is a 50-inch TV. Marketing Director Joelle Freeland said last year’s event raised $8,500, and she hopes to top that figure this year. Proceeds support the Good Samaritan Program, which helps Presbyterian Manor residents who have outlived their financial resources to continue to live at Rolla Presbyterian Manor regardless of their ability to pay. Mouse Race tickets are on sale at Presbyterian Manor; at Phelps County Bank, 718 N. Pine St.; or at Country Mart, 1040 Forum Dr. For sponsorship information and details, please contact Freeland at lfreeland@pmma.org. Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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You are cordiallY invited to an
A fternoon Reception Wednesday • October 28 • 2 p.m.
Join us for tea and discover the volunteer opportunities at Rolla Presbyterian Manor. Meet members of the Advisory Committee, enjoy a Manor tour, and find out how giving a little of your time could make a big difference in residents’ lives. RSVP by Oct. 23 to Joelle Freeland at 573-364-7336 or lfreeland@pmma.org
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller ART, continued from page 1
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Since Sophia discovered gourd art, she has traveled to festivals throughout the country and even hosted retreats at her home in rural Raymondville. She and her husband moved to Missouri from California eight years ago to “Candy Bowl” by Betty Swenty. have more room for their horses. Sophia has grown her own gourds for her work, and she also creates jewelry and masks with them.
The book of Revelation describes at least three songs with earthly roots that will be sang in heaven: “The Song of the Redeemed,” Rev. 5:9; “The Song of the Lamb,” Rev. 15:3; “The Song of Moses,” Rev. 15:3. When Christians participate in musical worship, they are preparing for heaven. On earth, music can inspire if we will allow it.
Sophia’s philosophy is that anyone can make art well if they do it to the best of their ability. “Anybody’s work can be beautiful if they have the morality to take the care and work with it in a meaningful way,” she said. “You don’t have to be a Michelangelo.”
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Tomato queens Above: The ladies from Tranquility House show off one of the large tomatoes they grew in their raised beds. Right: Jean McFarland holds one of the tomatoes grown in the raised beds at Rolla Presbyterian Manor.
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