Rolla Community Matters December 2021

Hope for Christmas

Rolla Presbyterian Manor

DECEMBER 2021

Presbyterian Manor residents to experience ‘Christmas around the world’ The Rolla Presbyterian Manor leadership team is bringing an international flavor to the 2021 holiday season. Each manager has signed up for a Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Dec. 1–22.

“Our management team is very creative, and I am sure the residents will be surprised and excited to see what is coming each day,” said Joelle Freeland, marketing and senior living director at Presbyterian Manor.

So far, residents will be visiting Germany, Ukraine, Canada, Norway, Mexico, Ireland, France and Britain. Presentations will be held in the activity room at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Each manager will take an inventive approach representing their county. Attendees may be invited to sing a traditional Christmas song, play a holiday game, sample seasonal treats or simply learn how Christmas is celebrated in other

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The Angel Tree will welcome guests to the Rolla campus and encourage support of the Good Samaritan Program, which benefits residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.

Editor's note: In a nod to our roots in the Presbyterian Church, Greg Spring, chaplain at Wichita Presbyterian Manor, brings our devotion this month.

People around the world celebrate Christmas with family and friends, parties and gifts, decorations and songs. All of these things are wonderful. However, have we overlooked the baby? We find that the story of Christmas is all about a baby.

We discover that the Shepherds in the fields “…hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” Luke 2:16 The Magi traveled a great distance with significant gifts because of a baby.

Even King Herod, though motivated by jealousy, appeared concerned about the baby. He told the wise men “…Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me…” Matthew 2:8 Why would a baby stir such evil actions in Herod? What moved the angels in heaven to rejoice over the birth of a baby? How could a baby bring hope to a sinful world?

The emphasis is not only about who the baby would grow-up to be thirty years later. The significant point concerns the identity of the baby at His birth. This baby was Emmanuel, God with us, the Prince of Peace, God in the flesh. Joseph learned from the beginning, why this baby was born in such a miraculous event. The Angel communicated that Joseph “… give (the baby) the name Jesus,

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Last year, the leadership team brought the “12 Days of Christmas” to Presbyterian Manor residents.

“Each person picked one of the days, and then shared something special that was themed around that day,” said Noah Rhoades, activities director. For example, residents received Dove chocolates for “two turtledoves.” Noah gave out Easter eggs in the shape of geese for “six geese a-laying.” Other staff members made crafts to go with their day.

Each department will decorate a tree and residents will vote for their favorites on December 3.

The response was so enthusiastic, the leadership team decided to pick a new theme this year. We can’t wait to see what exotic surprises are in store.

Another holiday tradition to look forward to is the activity department’s Christmas light tour.

Another festive event to look forward to is the staff Christmas tree decorating contest. Each department has from Nov. 29–Dec. 3 to decorate a tree in their area.

The residents will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree on Dec. 3. The department with the most votes will earn bragging rights for the next 12 months! The trees will stay up through the holiday for everyone to enjoy.

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We will have more activities

planned as we get closer to Christmas, so stay tuned for news from our life enrichment department. u

because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Today, over 2,000 years later, people are still talking about the baby named Jesus. Some in worship, some in faith, some in disgust and some in only a seasonal greeting for the holiday. This baby is the cure for what ails this sinful world today.

Jesus is the only thing that makes this holiday Christmas. The sin in the hearts of all humanity brings despair to the world. The message of the baby gives each of us the way to find forgiveness for our sin, something that we cannot do on our own. This truly is the greatest Christmas gift.

With no doubt this baby gives each of us the opportunity for hope this Christmas season. u Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.

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

To submit or suggest articles: lfreeland@PMMA.org Ann Caudill, executive director Joelle Freeland, marketing director

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

Assignment form makes wishes clear With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s a great time to check one more thing off your list — make sure your wishes are respected and your family is protected by completing our Assignment of Amounts Due Resident Form (or reviewing your current Assignment form to make sure it is still correct). If you pass away while a resident of a PMMA® Community, this form will permit you to assign all refunds due to you to the persons specified in your form.

Completing the Assignment form is simple, and if you pass away while a resident of the Community, it can save your family significant time, money and frustration when receiving a refund of any amounts due to you from your PMMA Community. In other words, it can simplify the refund process and avoid the time and cost of estate administration.

your refund passes pursuant to your estate plan). You may designate the portion of your refund payable to each of them.

Some things to think about: • Who should receive my refund — certain named individuals, charities, or my will or trust?

• If I have more than one beneficiary, should they receive equal shares of my refund or should I designate different amounts/percentages among them?

• Do I want to designate a successor beneficiary to receive the amount originally allocated to a beneficiary who predeceases me?

Absent a valid Assignment form, the payment of your refund may be delayed until an estate is opened or

other legal proceedings are completed designating who is legally entitled to request the refund and receive payment. Unfortunately, that happens all-to-frequently and we want to help our residents and their families avoid that unpleasant (and sometimes expensive and time consuming) experience.

This is just a summary of how this important document works. We’ll be glad to provide you with the Assignment form to review and complete, and of course we encourage you to get any input you may desire from your family or other advisors.

To obtain an Assignment form or talk with someone about an Assignment form, please contact the Marketing Director or Accounting Assistant at your community. u

This form works like a “beneficiary designation” in that it is effective upon your passing and permits you to designate who will receive all amounts due to you from your PMMA Community (for example, any refunds of your entrance fee deposit or monthly fees). Your Assignment form is revocable and can be changed at any time, so you are not locked if your circumstances change.

Your beneficiaries may include individuals, charities, or others (including a will or trust so that

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CHOCOLATE-MARSHMALLOW FUDGE

Carmen Payne’s Christmas fudge Every holiday season, Dining Services Director Carmen Payne makes chocolate marshmallow fudge. The fudge is one of the resident’s favorite holiday desserts, so we asked Carmen to share her recipe.

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This recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and makes 90 portions.

3 cups sugar 3/4 cup margarine 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups marshmallow crème 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla Line a 9-inch square pan with foil.

Bring margarine, sugar and evaporated milk to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil for four minutes, continuing to stir constantly, until candy reaches 234 degrees.

Remove from heat.

Add chocolate and marshmallow crème and stir until melted.

Add walnuts and vanilla. Mix well.

Spread evenly in prepared pan and let stand at room temperature for four hours.

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