Farmington Presbyterian Manor
DECEMBER 2019
Thank you to our donors
Every gift to Presbyterian Manor makes a difference. As we enter this holiday season, we recognize the gifts of our many donors across the PMMA system. Below are the names of donors who have given $50 or more to Farmington Presbyterian Manor between July 1 and September 30, 2019. Assisted living resident Peggy Thomas holds her daughter’s chocolate, tea-cup Yorkie puppy during a visit.
Resident finds faith, food and friends key to assisted living
Before Peggy Thomas moved to Farmington Presbyterian Manor, she had two basic requests for life in assisted living: space and light. “The place where I was living was redecorating and they put me in a real, tiny room. I got claustrophobia and left. It was dark. I like light!” said Peggy. After living in our community, Peggy has not only found the space she was looking for with good lighting, she’s found other things she loves about assisted living at Presbyterian Manor. “The food is delicious (I love the food), I like the place and I like the people—from the staff to my friends. Faith is important to me, too,” said Peggy. “I have my bird and a nice view with a beautiful tree outside.” But Peggy encourages those exploring options for assisted living to find out for themselves what they want out of their living arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Berghaus Dr. and Mrs. James Bullis Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Chinn Dr. Jon D. Cozean Farmington Presbyterian Women Ms. Carolyn Gordon and Mr. Rick Giles Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grindstaff Mrs. Laverne D. Grotewiel Ms. Rose Ann Haeuser Mr. and Mrs. Sonny L. Jennings Mrs. Anne Ledbetter Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long Mr. and Mrs. David Mayhugh DONORS - continued on page 2
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“Look around and see what you like best. People’s views are different,” advised Peggy.
Are you interested in what Presbyterian Manor’s assisted living has to offer? Schedule a tour today by calling Anne Allen at 573-7566768. ◆
Light and space are abundant in assisted living at Presbyterian Manor.
Peggy Thomas checks on her parakeet, Sammy.
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Mrs. Rhonda and Mr. Timothy Parks Mrs. Clarice Passmore Mr. and Mrs. James S. Plummer Mrs. Jetty and Mr. Loyd Reese Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Shogren Ms. Katherine Wallace Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Williams
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This holiday season, be an angel to a senior in need. Make a donation to our Good Samaritan Program, which assists PMMA residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Young You, too, can leave a mark on Farmington Presbyterian Manor with your gift during this holiday season. Stop by the front desk or make a gift online, www.giving. presbyterianmanors.org. ◆
To earn your wings, stop by our front desk or visit giving.presbyterianmanors.org. A bell will be added to our Christmas tree in your honor.
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FARMINGTON Presbyterian Manor
573-756-6768 ◆ Fax: 573-756-6014 500 Cayce St. Farmington, MO 63640-2910 FarmingtonPresbyterianManor.org
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COMMUNITY MATTERS | December 2019
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: aallen@PMMA.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Veterans Day at Farmington Presbyterian Manor
From left: Residents Robert Conway, Phyllis Kluver, Pat Shoemake and Kenneth Kluver.
Veteran Robert Carroll, right, and his son, Robert Carroll Jr.
Veteran Branton Houser poses with his daughter Barbara.
Resident Denis Gosling
Activity staff member Diane Will pins a carnation on resident Kenneth Hambrick during the pinning ceremony, where all current residents who are veterans are honored for their service and sacrifice. Farmington Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Ho-ho-holiday events The holiday season is always festive at Farmington Presbyterian Manor! In addition to 20 Christmas trees around the community, there are multiple parties for residents and their families. Holiday events for your calendar: December 10 - Cookies and Cocoa in Assisted Living/ Residential Care at 2 p.m. (Location: Residential Care Dining Room) December 11 - Independent Living Christmas Party at 12 p.m. (Location: Presbyterian Church Basement) December 11 - Cookies and Cocoa in Healthcare at 2 p.m. (Location: Healthcare Dining Room) December 11 - Cookies and Cocoa in Memory Care at 3 p.m. (Location: Memory Care Common Area) December 17 - Memory Care Christmas Party at 5 p.m. (Location: Memory Care Common Area) December 18 - Healthcare Christmas Party at 2:30 p.m. (Location: Healthcare Dining Room) December 19 - Assisted Living/Residential Care Christmas Party at 2 p.m. (Location: Residential Care Dining Room) December 23 - Christmas Carols by Mike & Thera in Assisted Living/Residential Care at 2 p.m. (Location: Residential Care Dining Room) December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party at 2 p.m. (Location: Residential Care Dining Room) ◆
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Hull Family Fellowship Center to give the gift of space
One of the many things we are grateful for this holiday season is the progress of the Hull Family Fellowship Center.
The center is going to give all of our
residents and their families more space to make memories that will last for years to come and we are so thankful for all the generous donors who have sacrificed to make this happen.
To learn more about the Give. Gather. Grow. fundraising campaign and how you can contribute, contact Patti Christen at 316-734-2275 or email PChristen@pmma.org. ◆
Construction is moving quickly on the new building. Once the walls were up, the trusses went up. The building changes almost daily.
Employee of the Month: Allison Clark Congratulations to Allison Clark, employee of the month for September. “Allison is one of our evening shift CNAs. She is always reliable and dependable, and she works hard to ensure our residents are cared for. She is a team player and she is always willing to help us out when needed,” said Peggy Bland, director of nursing. Allison joined the Presbyterian Manor staff in July 2017. For more than two years, she’s worked in our community and has embraced the PMMA mission. “She is dedicated to providing our residents with the highest quality of care and respects their needs and wishes,” said Peggy. Congratulations, Allison! Thank you for everything you do for our residents and community! ◆ Farmington Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Veterans Day We were fortunate to celebrate our resident veterans on Veterans Day. Left, veteran James Johnstone with his daughter Linda. For additional images from our Veterans Day celebration, see page 3.
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