Aberdeen Village Community Matters February 2018

Community Matters Aberdeen Village

February 2018

‘Thank you’ Life enrichment happens here to donors Activities and events add to quality of life Below is a list of individuals who gave generously during our annual Angel Appeal to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Gifts are often made in the memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus. We appreciate the generosity of our donors.

Mrs. Frances Adair in memory of Col. Alexander N. Adair & Doris Arnot

When someone visits Aberdeen Village to learn about the community, there is always a long list of questions that are asked.

How much does it cost? What is included? What size of apartments do you offer? What type of care can you provide? While all of those questions are really important, you also want to ask how residents of our community enjoy life, combat loneliness and isolation, and have a better quality of life.

Mrs. Janice L. Adams in honor of Margaret Worrell

This is the focus of our life enrichment department.

Mrs. Mary E. Allin in memory of George Allin Mr. and Mrs. Tim Allin Mr. and Mrs. James J. Beyer in memory of George & Kathryn Collins Mrs. Elizabeth T. Brimm in memory of Eugene Brimm Mrs. Georgia A. Bundschuh in memory of Bill Bundschuh Mrs. Sybil Diehl Mr. Edward Duman DONORS, continued on page 3 CEO, continued on page 4

Enriching lives — it really is what Sandy Barnes, life enrichment director they do. At Aberdeen Village, our life enrichment staff serves our whole community, from independent living to nursing care. These five people strive every day to connect our residents to their passions, interests, hobbies and continued lifelong learning opportunities.

Studies have shown that seniors who are isolated and alienated from others have higher mortality rates. Feelings of loneliness and depression can negatively affect both mental and physical health, which can lead to increased hospitalizations and an earlier need for long-term care.

What types of opportunities do we offer our residents at Aberdeen Village? Is it art that you are interested in? Weekly instructor-led art classes throughout our campus are designed to bring out the inner artist in everyone. Our Art is Ageless® competition is another way residents can share their creative side and enjoy lifelong learning. Some of our ACTIVITIES, continued on page 2

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residents had never picked up a pencil or paint brush before coming to Aberdeen Village, but they have now found an outlet to learn and grow with our art classes.

Maybe you want to try your hand at our exercise, dancer-size and aquatic classes. These groups meet weekly.

Not only do they offer the benefits of physical activity, the classes give people a chance to enjoy the company of other residents.

David Nelson, life enrichment assistant

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Village by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at: PresbyterianManors.org.

Some residents really enjoy oneon-one interactions with our life enrichment team. The individual visits are a great opportunity for our staff to understand better what it is that our residents need and want to be engaged in.

Ardis Burley

I love being around my friends

Ardis Burley looks forward every day to seeing her friends at Aberdeen Village. “We enjoy cards, bingo, puzzles and crosswords. They help keep me sharp, and everything It is pretty safe to say that being is always more fun with friends. I am involved, engaged and around others an avid artist, and I have been able to can make a huge difference in the continue to enjoy that at Aberdeen life of a senior.

Village.”

You don’t have to take our word for it, either — just listen to what some of our residents have to say in their own words!

Tim Allin, executive director Chrissie Ammann, director of sales and marketing To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Chrissie Ammann, director of sales and marketing, cammann@pmma.org.

Telephone: 913-599-6100 Fax: 913-599-3810 Address: 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS 66061-9524 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

June Hewlett

I never had to stop being social June Hewlett has always enjoyed being a social person. She believes Ellen Petelin, life enrichment assistant

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it is what has kept her going. “I love any social gathering we have here at Aberdeen Village, because I can visit so easily with all of my friends.

I have made so many new friends, too.” June thinks it is important to keep her mind busy with puzzles, games and trivia. She enjoys it all!

Thank you, donors

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Mrs. Trudy Eden in memory of Mike Eden Mrs. JoAnn C. Furman in memory of Dr. Courtney Furman Lora Mebust

I have so many options to be involved with.

Lora Mebust is so active in community life at Aberdeen Village.

“If it isn’t cards or trivia, it is a social gathering or fun party celebrating something that I am involved in.”

Lora believes there is simply no reason anyone should be lonely at a senior living community. “Get out of your apartment, be involved,” she said. “It makes me feel so good and productive.”

Ms. Martha J. Parnell in memory of Rev. Donald K. Parnell Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Rees

Mrs. Gloria E. Giunta in memory of John Giunta

Ms. Norma J. Reiman in memory of June Reiman

Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Hardman in memory of Marian Hardman

Ms. Deborah Shuck

Mrs. Mary E. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Walter in memory of Anna Bell Walter

Mr. Ambrose and Mrs. Jan Kelly

Rev. William M. Walter

Rev. William H. Killam in memory of Rennie Killam

Mr. William L. Ward

Mrs. Carolyn F. Kuhlman Mrs. Margaret Landis in memory of Benjamin Landis Mrs. Carolyn McCaul Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Minter Mr. and Mrs. Gary Morsch Mrs. Sharon R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. David Pack in

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memory of Henry M. Pack and in honor of Miriam Pack-Kelsey

Mr. Edward J. Weger in memory of Shirley Weger Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Wilson Mrs. Marilyn M. Zimmerman in memory of Myrna Zimmerman If you would like to support our seniors, you can make a gift online at http://www. presbyterianmanors.org/give_ now or by leaving a gift with the staff at the front desk.

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Tell us your story We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection to a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story.

Contact Chrissie Ammann, director of sales and marketing, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.

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