Aberdeen Village
DECEMBER 2019
Aberdeen Village resident recalls a world of experience
Our new neighbor Aileen Moise came to Aberdeen Village in October, and despite moving many times throughout her time as a military wife, she says there are still boxes waiting to be unpacked.
“I’ve not had time to get very involved in everything,” she said. “But I plan to, if I can take time away from unpacking. I’m going to be doing this for a year I’m afraid.”
Aberdeen Village on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home list
Aberdeen Village is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2019 longterm stay list. The senior living community received the highest score of High Performing to make the list, available today at www. usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/ search. Aileen Moise
Aileen was born and raised in New York City. She attended the school of art and science at NYU and went to work as a draftsman for Consolidated Edison. After about six years, she left to work as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. “I liked it very much,” she said. “We served meals with silverware and china. It was a classy job. Not as rushed as it is now.” That was also how she met her husband, Bob, a U.S. Air Force pilot stationed in San Antonio, Texas. Their first son, Glenn, was born when the couple was stationed at Long Island, New York. When Bob was assigned to a C-47 group deployed to Vietnam, she remained in New York, but the family didn’t stay there for long. Military service took Bob and Aileen’s family around the globe— Memphis, Tennessee; Montgomery, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Bangkok, Thailand; and Kansas City—where the family settled for more than 30 years. “In Bangkok, Bob was the protocol officer. He was in charge of all the social activities for the military and the embassy,” Aileen said. “We got to meet Bob and Mrs. Hope, and Vice President Spiro Agnew. We met a lot of other Washington dignitaries. It was a very impressive assignment.” That experience also provided the opportunity to vacation on a private RESIDENT - continued on page 2
The U.S. News and World Report list uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level of quality care. U.S. News now uses the CMS star rating for staffing rather than the overall star rating to determine which communities are given the High Performing designation. This decision reflects expert opinion on the importance of staffing in quality of care, as well as the availability since April 2018 of more accurate data on nurse staffing levels in each community or center. LIST - continued on page 2
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island with the Hopes, travel to Singapore and the Philippines, and cross the MeKong River in Vietnam, where she encountered a group of men she later learned were VietCong soldiers. “I think we were too ignorant to be afraid,” Aileen said with a laugh. “And they were on vacation and didn’t want to be bothered with wartime activities.” Aileen and Bob had three children—Glenn, Alanna and Sheryl. Bob passed away three years ago after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Aileen said she feels fortunate that much of her family is in the Kansas City area, including her seven grandchildren.
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Despite the unpacking still left to do, Aileen said she’s joined the pencil art class and has plans to participate in more in the coming months. “I’d really like to get the military wives together,” she said. “Just so we can talk about some of the experiences we had.” ◆ LIST - continued from page 1
More than 3,100 nursing homes received CMS’ top rating of five stars, while just 1,139 nursing homes earned the top overall rating for long-term care issued by U.S. News, according to the U.S. News website. Aberdeen Village is a community in the PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) system. “Our employees continue to focus their efforts on delivering quality caring every day,” said PMMA President
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and CEO Bruce Shogren. “The High Performing designation confirms their good work.” This is the sixth time the community has been on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes long-term stay list since 2011. In addition to Aberdeen Village, five PMMA locations are on the honoree list with high-performing designation for long-term care: Emporia, Lawrence and Wichita in Kansas and Aberdeen Heights (Kirkwood) and Rolla in Missouri.
All Medicare- and Medicaidcertified health care centers were evaluated by U.S. News. To be eligible for an overall rating, a center must have received reimbursement from CMS in July 2019 and had sufficient data to evaluate quality in that rating. To learn more about the U.S. News and World Report rating system, visit their FAQ page: https://health. usnews.com/health-news/bestnursing-homes/articles/faq-howwe-rate-nursing-homes. ◆
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Revisiting our special Christmas memories The holiday season is filled with special memories. From Thanksgiving staples, longstanding Christmas traditions, and annual New Year celebrations, this time of year is filled with vibrant recollections of family and friends, as well as an appreciation for the rituals and delicacies that help bring people together year after year.
We asked a few of our residents and staff to share some of their special holiday memories – along with some of their favorite family recipes. Just like Santa, they delivered more than we could have wished, and for that we are grateful! Terri Schoonover, Administrative Services Assistant “This Scalloped Pineapple recipe was handed down to me by my Mom, who probably got it from her mom. My grown sons still keep it in the file of family favorites, and each has learned to make it for their families or office gatherings. We seldom had leftovers but if we did, my boys would often fight over it for breakfast since the bread and sugars turn sticky and sweet.” Scalloped Pineapple Ingredients: 4 cups bread cubes – Dry Texas Toast works well 1 cup butter (not margarine) – softened to room temperature (don’t melt)
1 ½ cups white sugar
rolling boil for two minutes. Take off heat and add the following ingredients:
2 eggs, beaten ½ cup half & half 1 large can (20 oz) chunk pineapple with juice
1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Tear or cut up approximately 4 cups of bread cubes and set aside. (Dry, thicker white bread works better than fresh bread.)
Pinch salt
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together well.
Stir to mix well. Drop off by teaspoonfuls on wax paper to cool. Work fast.
Add the eggs, half & half, pineapple with juice, and stir well. Fold in the bread cubes. Pour into an unbuttered 9x13 glass baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, or until bubbly and the bread cubes are browned. Brenda Jerde, Human Resource Administrative Assistant “This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. My mother made these for Christmas. The grandkids loved these cookies. We still make these several times a year. The recipe comes from my mom, Betty De Wyke.” No-Bake Cookies 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup oleo Stir all four ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a
3 cups quick oats 1 cup angel flake coconut
Residents Carolyn McCaul and Audrey Bancroft also shared some of their favorite Christmas celebrations, movies, and childhood toys with us. There are so many different ways for families to come together at Christmastime. We are thankful to learn more about the ways both Carolyn and Audrey celebrate the season. Carolyn McCaul What was your favorite gift as a child? A secondhand bike at age 12 Who has been the easiest person for you to buy a present? My younger sister (paper dolls) What is a favorite Christmas tradition that you have carried on in your family? Going to midnight service in California. What is your favorite Christmas movie? “White Christmas” (the original one) MEMORIES - continued on page 4
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Join us in celebrating the Christmas Spirit By Diane Gunsolley, chaplain
It’s time for glittering decorations, warm holiday movies, scrumptious goodies and so much more! This is the month when friends and family join us in celebrating Christmas. As Aberdeen Village chaplain, I encourage you to deepen your Christmas experience by joining the following activities: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Each Sunday of December we will light the Advent wreath and prepare our hearts for Christmas with a 3 p.m. service in Assisted Living followed by a 5 p.m. service in the Brandt Chapel. O Come, All Ye Faithful On Saturday, Dec. 7 there will be a yearly memorial service to honor and remember all those who passed away this year. The service is at 10 a.m. in the Aberdeen Village Brandt Chapel. We will come together in God’s presence as an expression of our faith and the value of community. Go Tell It On The Mountain That same day (Dec. 7) in the afternoon you will have an opportunity to watch one of the most loved Christmas movies “It’s a Wonderful Life.” You’re sure to smile when
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Audrey Bancroft What was your favorite gift you received as a child? Tiny Tears Doll Who has been the easiest person for you to buy a present? Grandkids
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Clarence gets his wings. The movie is also the perfect time to express your love for your neighbors. Consider making a donation to the Good Samaritan Program. Through this special program, Aberdeen Village residents who outlive their financial resources through no fault of their own receive financial assistance.
Joy to the World On Dec. 9 and 22 you are invited to a prayer meeting. Lift your voice in praise. Bring your joys and your concerns to God. See Chaplain Diane for details. What Child is This? Explore the full meaning of Christmas. Join the Wednesday morning Bible Fellowship in the chapel. We’re following a LifeWay Bible Study looking at everything from “Angels as Heralds of God” to “Wise Men’s Worship.” Hark The Herald Angels Sing Rejoice and celebrate Christmas through music! On Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Pastor Michael
What is a favorite Christmas tradition that you have carried on in your family? Before we opened presents, we would sing lots of Christmas carols, often accompanied by children/ grandchildren with their musical instruments.
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Cork from College Church of the Nazarene and choir members from Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church will lead. Come Let Us Adore Him Worship and remember Christ’s body broken and His blood shed for us by partaking of communion on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. O Holy Night Christmas Eve brings two special services (3:30 p.m. in the Assisted Living and 4:30 p.m. in the chapel). Bring your family, and let’s worship together! ◆
Plus, we would read from the Bible about the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:120. One of my granddaughters has memorized all of those verses and now she quotes the passage when we are gathered. What is your favorite Christmas movie? “A Christmas Story” ◆
December filled with fun, festive activities The main entry to Aberdeen Village looks like a Winter Wonderland. Visitors are greeted by the magical Santa villages and the train that winds its way around the main lobby. The entry also features our beautiful Angel Tree, which showcases multiple angels donated by our residents for viewing during the holidays. But there’s more than decorations to the holiday season at Aberdeen Village! December is filled with a sled-full of holiday cheer as well as a variety of entertainment to fill your Christmas with cheer. In addition to the following list, many musical and youth groups from schools and churches stop in to spread their cheer to everyone at Aberdeen Village. 12/4 - Christmas Card Bingo 12/5 - Barbara’s Boutique (jewelry, watch batteries replaced, clothing, handbags, scarves, wallets, and many more gift ideas). 12/7 - Yearly Memorial Service (remembering the ones we lost this year) “It’s a Wonderful Life” showing 12/11 - Christmas Hymn Sing-along 12/13 - Christmas Social w/Dickens Carolers & IL Village Green Christmas Meal 12/16 - Staff Christmas Party 12/17 - All Aberdeen Communion 12/19 - HC/AL Residents Christmas Party with the MoKan Reunion Band 12/20 - Christmas Music Bingo 12/23 - Reindeer Games 12/24 - Travel with Fred to Iceland & Greenland 12/27 - Friday Social with Lenn 12/31 - Year in Review
Join in the fun of Jingle Ball 2019 Mark your calendar and call a friend—the inaugural Jingle Ball is just around the corner. There’s no time like Christmastime at Aberdeen Village. Let’s show it off! This independent living resident referral event—at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Village Green—will feature fabulous food and festive fun. The celebration will include music, games, a photo booth and fantastic prizes. Dig out that snowman sweater, too, because there will be a contest for the most festive Christmas attire. The cost of admission is to simply bring one friend or couple who could be your future neighbor. The Jingle Ball is limited to independent living residents and their guests. Guests must be age-appropriate to live at Aberdeen Village (no children or grandchildren please). Attendance for the Jingle Ball is strictly limited to 100 attendees, so RSVP with the name of your guest(s) to Sean at 913-890-6455 or SRoark@pmma.org before it’s too late. ◆ Aberdeen Village | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Every gift to Aberdeen Village makes a difference. As we enter this holiday season, we recognize the gifts of our many donors across the PMMA system. Below are the names of donors who have given $50 or more to Aberdeen Village between July 1 and September 30, 2019. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Badowski Ms. Jessie Fuller Ms. Susan Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Bancroft
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gattis
Mr. Louis Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bergmann
Mrs. Marcia L. Schuler
Ms. Melissa Brogna
Mr. Marion F. Gould and Mrs. Sharon K. Ruen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan, II
Knox United Presbyterian Church
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Byers
Ms. Cheryl Moultrie
UnitedLex Corporation Finance Team
Ms. Janice Christofferson
Mrs. Sharon R. Nelson
Rev. William M. Walter
Mr. Doyle and Mrs. Shirley Dixon
Ms. Lynne Peterson
Mrs. Trudy Eden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rigdon
Mr. and Mrs. Lindley Elliott
Ms. Louesa Runge Fine
Mrs. Mary Jo Evans
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Ryan
You, too, can leave a mark on Aberdeen Village with your gift during this holiday season. Stop by the front desk or make a gift online, www. giving.presbyterianmanors.org. â—†
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Ms. Sarah Thomas