Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
AUGUST 2019
Events and activities abound at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor At Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, we are always looking for new events and activities for our residents. Staying active and social is one of the keys to living longer healthier lives. We believe that when a person moves to Presbyterian Manor, they are moving here to thrive. We support our residents by providing opportunities for them to engage with others socially and have some fun.
Are we following the Golden Rule? By Bill Bowles, chaplain
International Day of Prayer For the International Day of Prayer, we brought together as many residents and staff as we could and had a group prayer led by Social Services Director Joyce Kisner.
Zero-Deficiency Survey celebration When our annual survey came back with zero deficiencies, we celebrated with staff and residents with an ice cream sundae social on our health care patio. -Activities, continued on page 2
“Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” —Luke 6:31-36 NIV -Chaplain, continued on page 3
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From left, Harley Wood, Gwen Spillman, LaVona Morrison, Betty Harris, Leta Sherwood and Denese Lineback.
Scenic drive Residents like to go for a drive and see the countryside while enjoying great company and good music.
From left, Cecilia Nelson, Tresia Streeter, Chuck Carver and Leta Sherwood plant strawberries. Strawberry garden And it’s not just about going places or seeing interesting things. Our residents also enjoy doing things they enjoyed before, like planting and tending strawberries in our raised bed garden.
Flag raising To commemorate the raising of our flag after it had been taken down for the front entry construction, we invited residents and staff to be the first to walk through our new entryway and watch while two of our residents, who are veterans, raised the flag for us. This year’s Art is Ageless® winners are, back row from left, Marjorie Swaim, Dr. Steve Swaim, LaVona Morrison, Debbie Eastman and Jean Swanson and front row from left, Virginia McConnell and Lila Teufel. Art is Ageless®
St. Patrick’s Day For St. Patrick’s Day, we had a party, answered St. Patrick’s Day trivia, enjoyed themed snacks and played games.
ARKANSAS CITY Presbyterian Manor
620-442-8700 ◆ Fax: 620-442-8224 1711 N. Fourth St. Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607 ArkansasCityPresbyterianManor.org
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Art is Ageless® is an annual art competition that we put on as an opportunity for our residents and community members to show off their artistic talents.
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: spage@PMMA.org Sarah Griggs, executive director Sean Page, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
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Key ideas: • Positive goodness • Loving the unlikeable • Loving our enemies Action step: Try to imagine how persons with whom you differ— other races, nationalities, school opponents, business competitors, rivals at work, etc.—think and feel; try putting yourself in their position.
Prayer: Lord, I will walk the road of love today by Your power and not turn back aside to lesser ways. ◆
August birthdays Neva Bahruth Jeanne Baird Melinda Dierks Ted Doyle Minnie Gildhouse Hazel Husted Marjorie McLaughlin Paul Messenger Jerry Pappan Betty Shurts Mary Smith Marge Trexler Ann Vitosh Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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1711 N. Fourth St. Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Our Mission: to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
Dog show
The dog show came to town and residents were able to see several different breeds of dogs in costumes, from cowboys to mermaids.
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