Fort Scott Community Matters February 2020

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

FEBRUARY 2020

Lauren Flater awarded PMMA scholarship Join Fort Scott Presbyterian Village for a Valentine’s Dinner

Ginger Nance, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village executive director, presents the scholarship to Lauren Flater.

Lauren Flater recently received the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Employee Scholarship. Ginger Nance, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village executive director, presented the scholarship check to Lauren at the community’s Christmas party. Lauren applied for the scholarship in April 2019.

Lauren started working at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village roughly nine and a half years ago and served in a part-time capacity in her first four years with the community. Lauren currently helps with the Quality Assurance Incentive Program and has served as the program’s monitor.

Lauren attended Pittsburg State University and originally planned to pursue a degree in business management. As time went on, she shifted her goals and is currently attending nursing school. Her long-term plan is to become a registered nurse. Many at the Presbyterian Village have planted seeds of confidence to help Lauren take the steps needed to fulfill her dream.

When Lauren is not working, she spends time with Nolan, her significant other, and their two dogs Carlie, a Shih Tzu mix, and Pyper, a mixed breed.

Lauren likes to hang out at home with Nolan and her dogs. She said this is her most relaxing activity.

Thursday, February 13 Love will fill the halls when Fort Scott Presbyterian Village hosts a Valentine’s Dinner and band at 5 p.m. Feb. 13. The dinner will take place in the main dining room.

If you are age 65 or older, you are invited to Fort Scott Presbyterian Village for a nice evening with your sweetheart. Please RSVP by Feb. 10 to Becky Kellum by phone at 620-223-5550 or through email: rkellum@pmma.org.

Be sure to schedule time before or after dinner to tour our community and see a variety of apartments that might fit your future needs. u

If you would be interested in a satisfying career in senior living, contact Angela at acarpenter@pmma.org.u

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village | A PMMA COMMUNITY

1

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Art is Ageless® call for entries underway Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 9 – 18, 2020. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 40th anniversary Art is Ageless calendar in 2021.

or by contacting Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. u

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2015). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Village by March 8.

We respect the privacy of residents and ask that you respect their privacy, too.

The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

Posting this?

Check the background.

If your photograph, video or Snap includes residents who are not a relative, don’t post it to social media.

Local competition winners will join winners from 15 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott, Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.

FORT SCOTT Presbyterian Village

A PMMA COMMUNITY

620-223-5550 u Fax: 620-223-7800 2401 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701 FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org

2

COMMUNITY MATTERS | February 2020

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: rkellum@pmma.org Ginger Nance, executive director Becky Kellum, marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Holiday care package reaches military members in time for holidays

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village would like to say thank you to everyone who donated items for the holiday care package we sent to men and women serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces. This effort was in cooperation with FSCC nursing students.

The troops received the packages in time for the holiday season and shared photos of themselves unboxing their gifts.

The gifts and care package helped us show our appreciation for the troops who dedicate their time to serve our country, even as they are separated from their families and homes. u Fort Scott Presbyterian Village | A PMMA COMMUNITY

3

FORT SCOTT Presbyterian Village A PMMA COMMUNITY

2401 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701 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.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village to host Alzheimer’s Learning Association remote training event Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will host an Alzheimer’s Learning Association training on how to have difficult conversations about dementia.

The remote training will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village community room. The session will include information about doctor’s visits, driving and legal concerns.

If you have questions or need more information about the event, please call Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or email rkellum@pmma.org. u

4

COMMUNITY MATTERS | February 2020