Farmington Presbyterian Manor
OCTOBER 2020
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“The Maestros Duet,” a painting by Vada Galvan
Four local artists to be featured in 40th Art is Ageless® calendar Resident Thelma Mitchell moved into Presbyterian Manor in early August.
For resident Thelma Mitchell, Presbyterian Manor provided great opportunity to reconnect Like most of us, the outbreak of COVID-19 and the social restrictions that followed left Thelma Mitchell feeling detached and depressed.
“I was living in my house in Park Hills, and with the virus, I was by myself every day. It was getting me down that I couldn’t have company or go anywhere,” said Thelma. “Before COVID, I was always doing something—going to exercise class, going to lunch with friends, going to Walmart, going to church—then all of a sudden it just stopped.” Seeing the effect that the quarantine was having on her, Thelma’s daughter, Dora, recommended that she move somewhere where she could at least be in contact with others. The fact that Thelma’s husband, Kenneth, had lived at Farmington Presbyterian Manor and that she knew others in the community, made our community an obvious choice. “I called her and said I was ready to go to Presbyterian Manor and MITCHELL - continued on page 2
Four winning artists in Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2021 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica). “Thoughtful,” a painting by Anita Alsup, “Green Thumb Collage,” a mixed media/crafts entry by Dianne Dickerson, “The Maestros Duet,” a painting by Vada Galvan, and “Blue Woven Jacket,” a fiber arts entry by Joyce Pierson, will appear in the 40th anniversary calendar when it is released this fall. “Snowy and Friends,” a Christmas entry by Dorothy McClanahan, will be featured on the pull-out postcards in the 2021 calendar. In addition, “Gathering Place,” a Christmas entry by Iris Vincent,
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she just said, ‘OK mom,’ and the next thing I know I’m here,” said Thelma. Two months later, Thelma is settled into her new surroundings. However, the ongoing pandemic has meant that she and Dora have had to get creative in their own communication. “She comes to my bedroom window and we’ll turn on our cell phones and talk,” said Thelma. While Thelma says that the transition to living at Presbyterian
Manor has been an easy one, she has had to get used to others doing things for her that she would have normally done for herself. “My mother died when I was 15 and there were six of us kids, so I’ve always had to do my own thing,” said Thelma.
Once the threat of COVID recedes, Thelma looks forward to meeting her new neighbors and reconnecting with old friends, including an old friend from church who just happens to live right next door.
The other big change has come at mealtime.
“I don’t know how that happened, but it did,” said Thelma. “She’s wonderful and I always felt very close to her.”
“They bring this huge menu to me,” said Thelma. “At home I would have a bowl of cheerios with strawberries and blueberries and that was it,” said Thelma.
To learn more about assisted living at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, contact Anne Allen, sales and marketing director, at aallen@ pmma.org or 573-756-6768. ◆
Surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight As part of Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. The graphic highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between July 2019 and June 2020, Farmington Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in safety and security, demonstrating dignity and respect and ease of the move-in process.
In addition, residents and their families also reported a high willingness to recommend our community to others. We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the
care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service.◆
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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) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: aallen@PMMA.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director
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Transformational [gift of $1,000,000]
Anonymous
Be still and know that I AM God.”– Psalm 46:10 Circle of Leadership [gifts of $25,000 to $100,000]
In memory of Rev. Kenneth & Nadine Wirtmiller Byron & Kay Taylor PMMA Board of Trustees
A Campaign for Farmington Presbyterian Manor
Circle of Compassion
Circle of Benevolence
[gifts of $15,000 to $19,999]
[gifts of $5,000 to $9,999]
Kinney Drugs Foundation, Inc.
To honor and glorify God Eunice Hillger Becknell Brockmiller Construction Company Farmington Presbyterian Church Jane & Eddie Hull and Family Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Williams
Circle of Enrichment [gifts of $10,000 to $14,999]
Dr. Jon Cozean and Cozean Memorial Chapel Dr. Carol E. Willman
Circle of Friends [gifts of $1,000 to $2,499] Anne M. Allen Lisa & Chris Asher Roy & Brenda Berghaus Christopher & Peggy Bland Shane Bone Caleb & Samantha Brown Rachel & Drew Campbell in memory of Bob & Darlene Carroll Patti & Joe Christen David & Cecilia Corless in honor of Warren & Glenda Corless Dr. Patricia R. Forni
Laverne D. Grotewiel Chris & Christy Holt Candace Jeffers in memory of Emmett & Anna Wampler Patricia & Milton Krausch Elizabeth Ladd Kim & Ron Long David & Gayla Mayhugh Dana Nicholson Sarah & Chad Oenning Ozarks Federal Savings & Loan Association Becky & Greg Panchot in honor of Kenny & Berneice Panchot
Circle of Support [gifts up to $999] Anonymous Greg & Jane Allen Jean Allen Christina Arnhart Donald & Jane Barton Kurt & Julie Bauche Shannon Beahan in memory of Edna Branham Serena Rayne Belt Jacqueline & William Berry Sidney & Carol Bloom James & Nancy Bullis Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Chinn in memory of Irene Chinn R.C. & Mary C. Clevenger Chelsea Collins Wanda Cox Jennifer Cunningham Josh & Christine Dement Ann & John Doerr Pamela & Richard Elders Natalie Elsey Farmington Presbyterian Women Chris & Becky Finch
Barbara & William Flesh Foothills Car Club Doug & Betty Fridley Paul & Terri Grindstaff Rose Ann Haeuser Rhonda Hampton Thomas & Sandra Haynes Heart & Soul Hospice Team Monte R. Isgrig, Jr. Sonny & Elma Jennings Therese & Mike Keith James & Margaret Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Landrum, Jr. in memory of Stu & Landrum Leadco Community Credit Union Anne Ledbetter in memory of Mary Ledbetter Howard & Devra Long Tom & Brenda Merello Meridian Masonic Temple, Chapter No. 442 O.E.S. Heather & Terry Mosier Traery Noubarian Rhonda & Timothy Parks
Circle of Honor [gifts of $2,500 to $4,999]
First State Community Bank of Farmington Carolyn Gordon & Rick Giles KREI/KTJJ Radio Jennifer McClanahand in memory of Ruth E. Shelton Bruce & Velvet Shogren Al & Nancy Sullivan James D. & Shirley Wampler in memory of Helen Lenz
Plummer’s Ace Hardware Dr. Dudley Pautz Mrs. Maxine M. Poston Jimmy & Madonna Ransom Joan & Gary Rauls in memory of Vinita Kirk Lloyd & Jetty Reese Trenton & Loren Rickmar St. Francois County Rotary Club Matt & Cindy Sebastian Weems Insurance Agency Dennis & Carol Winch
Delores & James S. Plummer Brenda & Chris Robart Greg & Sally Shinn Cindy Shoemaker Emily & Kyle Skaggs Stephen & Tricia Skaggs Rev. Peter & Connie Soens Abbygale Stafford James Stafford in memory of Marilyn Stafford Katherine & Joe Stewart Tammy Swain Susan Swink Barbara J. Thurman Adam & Jennifer Tripp Deianeira Wade Katherine Wallace Becky Waller in honor of Paul & Vera Waller Robert Webb Beth Welch & Paul Stephens Karen Young Torie & William H. Young
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Give. Gather. Grow. campaign. For more images of the new Fellowship Hall, visit https:// www.farmingtongiving.org/. Transformational [gift of $1,000,000]
Anonymous
Be still and know that I AM God.”– Psalm 46:10 Circle of Leadership [gifts of $25,000 to $100,000]
In memory of Rev. Kenneth & Nadine Wirtmiller Byron & Kay Taylor PMMA Board of Trustees
A Campaign for Farmington Presbyterian Manor
Circle of Compassion
Circle of Benevolence
[gifts of $15,000 to $19,999]
[gifts of $5,000 to $9,999]
Kinney Drugs Foundation, Inc.
To honor and glorify God Eunice Hillger Becknell Brockmiller Construction Company Farmington Presbyterian Church Jane & Eddie Hull and Family Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Williams
Circle of Enrichment [gifts of $10,000 to $14,999]
Dr. Jon Cozean and Cozean Memorial Chapel Dr. Carol E. Willman
Circle of Friends [gifts of $1,000 to $2,499] Anne M. Allen Lisa & Chris Asher Roy & Brenda Berghaus Christopher & Peggy Bland Shane Bone Caleb & Samantha Brown Rachel & Drew Campbell in memory of Bob & Darlene Carroll Patti & Joe Christen David & Cecilia Corless in honor of Warren & Glenda Corless Dr. Patricia R. Forni
Laverne D. Grotewiel Chris & Christy Holt Candace Jeffers in memory of Emmett & Anna Wampler Patricia & Milton Krausch Elizabeth Ladd Kim & Ron Long David & Gayla Mayhugh Dana Nicholson Sarah & Chad Oenning Ozarks Federal Savings & Loan Association Becky & Greg Panchot in honor of Kenny & Berneice Panchot
Circle of Support [gifts up to $999]
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Anonymous Greg & Jane Allen Jean Allen Christina Arnhart Donald & Jane Barton Kurt & Julie Bauche Shannon Beahan in memory of Edna Branham Serena Rayne Belt Jacqueline & William Berry Sidney & Carol Bloom James & Nancy Bullis Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Chinn in memory of Irene Chinn R.C. & Mary C. Clevenger Chelsea Collins COMMUNITY MATTERS | October 2020 Wanda Cox Jennifer Cunningham Josh & Christine Dement
Barbara & William Flesh Foothills Car Club Doug & Betty Fridley Paul & Terri Grindstaff Rose Ann Haeuser Rhonda Hampton Thomas & Sandra Haynes Heart & Soul Hospice Team Monte R. Isgrig, Jr. Sonny & Elma Jennings Therese & Mike Keith James & Margaret Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Landrum, Jr. in memory of Stu & Landrum Leadco Community Credit Union Anne Ledbetter in memory of Mary Ledbetter Howard & Devra Long Tom & Brenda Merello
Circle of Honor [gifts of $2,500 to $4,999]
First State Community Bank of Farmington Carolyn Gordon & Rick Giles KREI/KTJJ Radio Jennifer McClanahand in memory of Ruth E. Shelton Bruce & Velvet Shogren Al & Nancy Sullivan James D. & Shirley Wampler in memory of Helen Lenz
Plummer’s Ace Hardware Dr. Dudley Pautz Mrs. Maxine M. Poston Jimmy & Madonna Ransom Joan & Gary Rauls in memory of Vinita Kirk Lloyd & Jetty Reese Trenton & Loren Rickmar St. Francois County Rotary Club Matt & Cindy Sebastian Weems Insurance Agency Dennis & Carol Winch
Delores & James S. Plummer Brenda & Chris Robart Greg & Sally Shinn Cindy Shoemaker Emily & Kyle Skaggs Stephen & Tricia Skaggs Rev. Peter & Connie Soens Abbygale Stafford James Stafford in memory of Marilyn Stafford Katherine & Joe Stewart Tammy Swain Susan Swink Barbara J. Thurman Adam & Jennifer Tripp Deianeira Wade Katherine Wallace Becky Waller in honor of Paul & Vera Waller
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and “Train Along Zell Road,” a photography entry by Juanita Rapp Wyman, will be featured on the Art is Ageless greeting cards. Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 15 other PMMA communities. More than 160 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting cards. “I am blown away at the talent we have here in our community and am honored that we get to share this exhibit of artwork by seniors,” said Anne Allen, sales and marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”
For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. The program encourages Farmington Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. ◆
“Blue Woven Jacket,” a fiber arts entry by Joyce Pierson
Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of PMMA.
“Green Thumb Collage,” a mixed media/crafts entry by Dianne Dickerson
“Thoughtful,” a painting by Anita Alsup Farmington Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you can count on regular communication from your PMMA community and PMMA leadership. PMMA’s President and CEO Bruce Shogren’s latest letter to residents and families are posted to your community website, FarmingtonPresbyterianManor.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. ◆
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