Clay Center

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

NOVEMBER 2020

Join us in recognizing Julie Cole’s heroic work Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s former executive director, Christian Gilbert, nominated Julie Cole as a Presbyterian Manor Hero.

Sarah Price, transportation coordinator, and Anica Tholstrup, activities director, pose with their very first group of bus riders for a trip around town to see what’s changed in Clay Center in the past several months.

The wheels on the bus keep turning

The recognition is due to Julie’s increased involvement with resident activities and her dedication to providing Julie Cole is recognized as a Clay Center Presbyterian additional spiritual Manor hero! and emotional support during COVID-19. Julie has stepped up and participated in daily hallway exercises with our residents and even leads the activity when our activities director is not available.

After a challenging year, we found a beautiful day for a ride about town.

Activities Director Anica Tholstrup and Transportation Coordinator Sarah Price were thrilled to take a few ladies out on a bus for a ride. It was so fun and exciting for them to get out and see the change of seasons and also the changes around Clay Center.

Maxine, Letha, Karen and Betty were the first of several groups to go for a fall bus ride.

The residents have really enjoyed the part of daily exercises where Julie touches her toes, and have commented that they have seen “a lot of improvement in her flexibility.” Julie also took it upon herself to play the piano and record the residents’ favorite hymns so they can have “Hallway Hallelujah” on Thursdays. This has become a staff favorite as well, and the music is uplifting to anyone who is within earshot.

Julie has been with Presbyterian Manor for 16 years and serves as our medical records specialist. Fun fact: Julie started in health care as a senior in high school when she, her sister and her mother all worked together at Washington Homestead.

Thank you, Julie, for all you do. We are better because you are here! u

The ladies couldn’t wait to load the bus for an adventure.

In the midst of concerns about safety, it was great to have the chance to explore our community and enjoy some fresh air and new scenery. u

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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor joins in the community fun Clay Center Presbyterian Manor attended Clay Center’s annual Piotique event and brought community members of all ages together with a good old-

fashioned cake walk.

spread of incredible baked goods.

In true Presbyterian Manor form, members of our dietary, marketing and human resource departments worked together to put together a

The cake walk was a very popular activity, so we are hoping to make it our annual Piotique tradition. u

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More adventures of Flat Granny and Grampy

Bill and Helen Thurlow visit their daugther-in-law Robin at work.

Bill and Helen Thurlow visit an old friend, Nancy Doberer.

Flat Kay went jewelry shopping with Gloria and Jayden.

Flat Kay visited Ginger’s Uptown, and got to see the Ginger.

Flat Kay visited Robin at work.

The summer and fall have been filled with exciting adventures from some of our “flat” residents who have been out in the wild, enjoying an active and engaging year.

Flat Kay had a visit with Robin at her office and then went next door to do some shopping at Ginger’s Uptown. That’s where Gloria and Jayden showed her some new jewelry. Flat Kay even got to see “the Ginger.”

Bill and Helen Thurlow also visited their daughter-in-law Robin at the office and enjoyed a nice visit with an old friend, Nancy Doberer.

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. If you and your “Flat Granny or Grampy” have any fall fun, feel free to send us some pictures. We all enjoy seeing them. u

COVID-19 updates continue Get the latest updates on visitation status, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website, ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19. If there is a COVID-19 outbreak (positive COVID-19 test) at your community, your leadership team will contact employees, residents and their designated family representatives via telephone, email or mail with information about the outbreak and the recommendations of the local health department. u

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Thankful for our visitors This year has been challenging and difficult in many ways to so many people, yet adversity often makes us better appreciate the good in our lives. In this moment, we are so very thankful for all the ways our residents can see and talk to their families. Recently, Maddie Brown and her sons enjoyed a porch visit, while Cathy Bosch and her husband, Jim, had a through-thewindow cell phone visit with Lillian.

These moments are cherished and allow us to the opportunity to appreciate any time we get to spend

Maddie Brown and her sons visit on the front patio.

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Cathy and Jim visit with Lillian through the window while talking on the cell phone.