Farmington Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2019
Volunteers recognized at annual awards banquet
Kathy Crocker, right, her mother, and resident volunteer Sally Lorch. On April 11, we celebrated and recognized the 65 volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to our community every day. The event started with a delicious meal prepared by our dining services department and included entertainment by Stormy Bennett. Teresa Pinkley, volunteer coordinator, shared her appreciation with a speech and handed out a certificate and small gift to all volunteers. Two volunteers also were recognized for their contributions to our community.
Byron and Kay Taylor boost Fellowship Center Capital Campaign with $25,000 gift
Byron and Kay Taylor moved to the Farmington area in 1999 after being away for about 30 years. They began attending the Farmington Presbyterian Church and were delighted to reconnect with several Presbyterian Manor residents they had known during their childhood when they attended the Presbyterian Church in Flat River (now Park Hills).
2019 Community Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Crocker
In addition, after looking at several other options, Byron’s mother and stepfather decided to move into the Presbyterian Manor in 2008, and it proved to be the right choice for the whole family. Kay has two sisters-in-law currently living at Presbyterian Manor, and she delivered mail to the residents as a volunteer for about a year from 2000-2001.
Kathy is a special individual who truly is an essential part of her community. She plays the piano for two area church services each Sunday morning and she delivers Meals on Wheels. We are blessed by her talent as she leads a bell chime group each Wednesday at Presbyterian Manor.
With all these positive connections to Farmington Presbyterian Manor, Byron and Kay decided they wanted to help this vision of the
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2019 Community Volunteer of the Year: Cora Dell Johnson Cora Dell has been volunteering at Presbyterian Manor for 23 years. She is an ombudsman for the community. She speaks on behalf of others. She spends numerous hours a month visiting with our residents listening to any concerns they may have. She then seeks to resolve any issues within the community.
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The lovely music rings through our halls for the residents to enjoy. Thank you to our volunteers! ◆
Larry and Regina Bodine. Larry is a volunteer pastor at Presbyterian Manor’s weekly services.
Kathy Crocker receives the 2019 Community Volunteer of the Year award. Kathy leads the bell chimes group at Presbyterian Manor, which comes weekly and fills the halls with angelic music.
Hospice volunteers Judy Weiss, standing, and Donna Young and her husband. Judy and Donna volunteer with Heart and Soul Hospice.
Donna Leftridge and Phyllis Wigger talk before dinner starts. Phyllis’ volunteer duties include preparing the monthly newsletters for mail.
Diane Will presents Ora Bennett with her certificate of appreciation. Ora volunteers as a “merry mender” who sews and repairs clothes for other residents.
Diane Dickerson and Mark Henry. Diane uses her volunteer hours to do crafting lessons with residents.
Cora Dell Johnson receives the 2019 Community Volunteer of the Year award. Cora Dell has volunteered at Presbyterian Manor as an ombudsman for more than 20 years.
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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.
Farmington celebrates Emerald Award Members of PMMA’s senior leadership team and regional leadership threw a party for the staff at Farmington Presbyterian Manor to celebrate the community’s FY2018 Emerald Award on April 30. The community received an Emerald Award Level One at the organization’s Emerald Banquet in December for meeting performance goals between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. ◆
Anne Allen, marketing director; Teresa Pinkley, volunteer coordinator; and Jennifer McClanahand, regional director of marketing and sales.
Left: Emerald Award party favors.
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Karen Harriman, PMMA’s chief marketing officer; Bruce Shogren, PMMA’s president and chief executive officer; and Sherry Hind, vice president for administration, served Farmington staff.
A beautiful glass Emerald Award to mark the occasion.
Dana Nicholson, Christine Dement, Becky Waller and Tricia Skaggs.
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ENJOY A FREE
STAYCATION AT PRESBYTERIAN MANOR
Give us a try with a staycation!
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Determining how—and where— you want to spend your future is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I can tell you the many reasons why seniors have chosen independent living at Farmington Presbyterian Manor—but there is only one way to know what it’s really like to live here. Join us for a free Staycation and find out!
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Sample the dining, meet friendly neighbors and staff, ask questions and join in the fun. You are free to participate as much or as little as you like. While you are here you will enjoy free independent living accommodations for up to three days, a personalized tour of our community, admission to on-site activities and programs of your choice, and three meals per day
in our dining room with resident hosts. All Staycations are free of charge, but they must be scheduled in advance. To schedule your free Staycation or for information about Farmington Presbyterian Manor, call 573-756-6768. Sincerely, Anne Allen Marketing Director
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new Fellowship Center become reality. They have pledged a gift of $25,000 to the Give. Gather. Grow. capital campaign. Byron currently serves on the Presbyterian Manor Mission Committee and has agreed to serve as co-chairperson for the Fellowship Center Capital Campaign. We are grateful to the Taylors for their generous gift to help our community grow! If you’re interested in learning more about the fundraising campaign dedicated to building a fellowship center, covered outdoor patio with dining space and garden area for our community, contact Patti Christen at 316-734-2275 or email pchristen@pmma.org. ◆
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Honor the people who make our community great. Make a gift to the Employee Scholarship Program today. Stop by the front desk today for more information.
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