Emporia Presbyterian Manor
NOVEMBER 2022
Resident Joan Butts is a master at getting things done “I grew up with the attitude that you get things when you’re doing your best. In other words, you worked at it and perfected it and then the label gets attached to you,” said Joan.
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Robert “Bob” Giffin, chaplain at Topeka Presbyterian Manor®. Bob joined in March 2022 and has more than 20 years of experience as a pastor. He’s a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol as a Major in 2001. He likes to study U.S. military history and enjoys evening walks with his wife.
November nuances Our calendars have turned to a new month: November. The word “November” Bob Giffin has its roots in the Latin word, “novem”, meaning “nine.” That is because in the Roman calendar there were only 10 months in the year, and November was the ninth month. For us, of course, November marks the 11th month of our calendar year.
In this case, the label she’s acquired is “Master Quilter,” something she’s earned since taking her first quilting class in 1985. She’s been quilting ever since, and especially enjoys hand piecing, hand applique and hand quilting. “It’s become a passion,” she shared.
When you think of November, what comes to mind?
That passion has been on Resident Joan Butts display for everyone to enjoy. She has competed – and won numerous blue ribbons – for her quilts at the state and county fairs, and she is a masterpiece level winner in PMMA’s Art is Ageless® competition. In fact, her quilt “Princess”, is featured in the 2023 AiA calendar. Joan also mastered her career as a librarian. She majored in home economics and elementary education from Emporia State University and went on to get
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Prevalent for most of us in the month of November are the colors of autumn that will soon give way to winter. Related to that is a time change – Daylight Saving Time ends and we fall back one hour (an extra hour of sleep!). Veteran’s Day will be celebrated as we honor our men and women who serve, and have served, in our Armed Forces. Thanksgiving brings family and friends together to share a meal, watch football, take a nap, and make lasting memories. Before the turkey cools, Black Friday
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