Commun ty Matters Wichita Presbyterian Manor
June 2018
Artists enjoying the reception in their honor. Betty Londeen, right, received the “People Helping People” award at the Volunteer Appreciation reception. Meggin Nichols presented her with the award.
Volunteer appreciation “Plant smiles, grow laughter, harvest love” was the theme for our annual Volunteer Appreciation reception. Members of the life enrichment team each spoke at the podium. They expressed a heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who help keep our community going strong. Two volunteers were recognized for their “above and beyond” dedication. Betty Londeen, resident volunteer, received the “People Helping People” award for her selfless contributions working in our Mini Mart, and always offering to help a neighbor. Rita Murray, one of community volunteers, has volunteered with us since 2007 when her mother moved to Presbyterian Manor. Even after her mother’s passing, she continued VOLUNTEER continued on page 2
Staff at Wichita Presbyterian Manor as they prepare to serve food.
Celebrating 69 years Wichita Presbyterian Manor residents and staff celebrated the founding of Presbyterian Manor with a celebration in April. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s roots go back to 1947. Alice Kalb, a widow from central Kansas, appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a home for seniors. Her vision for the first Presbyterian Manor community in Newton, Kan., inspired others to do even more. Today, PMMA remains true to the spirit of Alice’s vision, providing quality senior services guided by Christian values. The first PMMA campus, Newton Presbyterian Manor, opened on April 19, 1949, making 2018 the organization’s 69th birthday. Residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the food, fun and family atmosphere during the celebration. See more photos on page 2.
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Celebrating Founder’s Day
to volunteer weekly in our health care center. Her kind and caring attitude has been a blessing to residents. We deeply appreciate all our volunteers do!
Rita Murray, community volunteer, receives an award for her dedication to Presbyterian Manor from Amy Watson, right.
Staff and residents at Wichita Presbyterian Manor enjoy lunch.
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Wichita Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.
Staff at Wichita Presbyterian Manor gather for a group photo.
Courtney Wolfe, executive director Melody Dodge, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Amy Watson, life enrichment director, awatson@pmma.org. Telephone: 316-942-7456 Fax: 316-941-3806 Address: 4700 W. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67212-5575 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. WichitaPresbyterianManor.org
Staff at Wichita Presbyterian Manor enjoy lunch.
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Community Matters June 2018
Staff at Wichita Presbyterian Manor help serve food to fellow staff members and residents. Like us on Facebook