Salina Presbyterian Manor
Mary’s Musings By Mary Bridges, chaplain DECEMBER 2021
Amanda Dean named director of nursing A familiar face is taking over the role of director of nursing at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Amanda Dean, who has worked at the senior living community since September 2011, was named to the position in September. “We’re thrilled to have Amanda serve as our director of nursing,” said Christian Gilbert, executive director. “Amanda has been a valuable team member and we were excited to offer her this new role.” Dean started at Salina Presbyterian Manor in 2008 as a certified nurse assistant and medication aide.
Amanda Dean
“I can remember back 13 years ago when I began working for Presbyterian Manor and how intimidated I was by the size of the building alone. Yet, after entering through the front door I was greeted with such a welcoming response by not only our fellow staff but the residents as well,” Amanda said. “It didn’t take long to become a part of this family.” She moved to North Carolina in 2010, but returned after less than two years because she missed the working environment at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Dean has worked in medical records and been the Medicare case manager in addition to caring for residents throughout the health care center. “PMMA has supported my professional growth, been flexible with my everchanging schedule and most importantly has been there for me on a personal level,” Dean said. “I love being able to help seniors at every level of their lives. From independent living to terminal care, the relationships that I’ve been able to build with these individuals are so heartwarming and rewarding. Professionally, there are always opportunities for growth and learning something new.” Dean has an associate’s degree in nursing and is a registered nurse. Outside of work, she stays busy raising her three children, ages 9, 7 and a toddler who will turn two in January. You can often find Amanda cheering for her children on the sidelines of a youth sporting event. u
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” — Jonas Salk The season of Advent began on Sunday, Nov. 28. In the past, the color of our Advent season was purple. Some time ago it changed to blue. Personally, I love this change. Advent is a time of anticipation and hope. Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding and softness. Dark blue represents knowledge, power and integrity. Blue is also seen as the color of hope and healing. Nature is filled with blue: the sky and the water in our oceans, lakes, ponds and streams. Before God created the world, it was “void and without form and covered in water” (Genesis 1:1-10). I would like to propose that this year we think of December as our “blue month” and fill our world with hope and healing. MerriamWebster gives this definition for hope: “desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.” These past two years have been challenging for our entire world. This year, let us look for ways to express hope in our Christmas greetings, decorations and even gift-giving. This can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. This year I have a new house to decorate. I’m going to use my
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OUR TEAM Executive Director Christian Gilbert cgilbert@pmma.org Director of Nursing, Health Care Amanda Dean adean@pmma.org Assisted Living Director of Nursing Amy Thompson athompson@pmma.org Director of Sales & Marketing Cathy Boos cboos@pmma.org Human Resources Director Kelly Wellbrock kwellbrock@pmma.org Accounting Services Director Shanna King sking@pmma.org Dining Services Director Keith Brown kbrown@pmma.org Environmental Services Director Anthony DeLaurentis adelaurentis@pmma.org Life Enrichment Director Lacey Buhrle lbuhrle@pmma.org Social Services Director Kelley Bieberle kbieberle@pmma.org
Employee of the month: Richelle Florke Congratulations to Richelle Florke, our employee of the month. Richelle is a single mom to Lyndan, 7 and Taegun, 5. Richelle has been a certified nursing assistant at Salina Presbyterian Manor for almost three years. Richelle says she loves being a caretaker and helping others. Her professional goal is to become a nurse and help people who Richelle Florke struggle with mental health issues. Her hobbies include hanging out with her family and caring for her children. She takes pride in singing and being happy. When we asked Richelle one thing most people don’t know about her, she said that she used to wrestle and play football. She wrestled for 9 years and played football for four. If you see Richelle around Presbyerian Manor, congratulate her on her award!
Life Enrichment Calendar Happy December and Merry Christmas! Watch your calendars for other events and daily activities! Dec. 1: Christmas wreath-making Dec. 1: Catholic mass Dec. 2: Happy hour Dec. 3: Coffee talk with donuts Dec. 3: HC birthday party Dec. 4: Tamara Howe School of Music performance Dec. 6: Dillons Shopping Dec. 7: Ladies’ breakfast Dec. 7: AL birthday party Dec. 10: Men’s breakfast Dec. 10: Employee Christmas event Dec. 13: Secret Santa week Dec. 13: Walmart Shopping Dec. 14: HC Christmas light tour Dec. 14: Wine and treats birthday celebration
Dec. 15: MC Christmas light tour Dec. 15: Therapy dogs for HC/MC Dec. 15: IL Resident Council Dec. 16: AL/IL Christmas light tour Dec. 16: Art cinema movie and Martinelli’s Dec. 17: Christmas talent show Dec. 21: Catholic mass with Bishop Vincke Dec. 21: Christmas supper and entertainment Exercise is offered Monday–Saturday Every Tuesday: Catholic communion service/osary Every Friday: Ice cream social Every Saturday: Movies on the big screen in the chapel Every Sunday: Chapel services u
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Salina Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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Thanks to all our ‘soup supper’ donors We are grateful to each and every person who made our annual Soup Supper a success. All proceeds benefited the Good Samaritan Program, which supports residents who outlive their financial resources through no fault of their own. Simmering Supporter ($2,500+) McCune Foundation Advantage Trust Company Lewis & Gladys Reid Bowl of Comfort ($1,000–2,499) John & Helen Smutz Connie Johnson Mike & Diane O’Connor Waddle’s Heating & Cooling Milton Stiefel Foundation Marshall Family Foundation Roy & Donice Applequist Doris Harder Richard & Sallie Morrison Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation Anonymous Ladle of Love ($500–999) Fred & Peg Schroth Salina Regional Health Precision Electrical Contractors Roger & Sissy Morrison Robert & Mary Houck Joan Brockway Family Mary Havel Spoonful of Goodness ($250–499) Richard & Jean Ann Jones Equity Bank Tom & Wanda Markley Steve & Penny Thompson Ryan Mortuary Ponton Construction, Inc. Sid & Susie Reitz Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home Complete Floor Covering Robert Pruett Agency
Long McArthur Dr. Jeff Erlich Dan & Jennifer Stutterheim Salina Country Club Colbert Hills Golf Course 24/7 — Mark Augustine Trace & Cindy Walker Marie Scott Blaine Spurney
Nadine Griffin Marilyn Dilling Clay & Nancy Thompson The Market Shop Sanity Boutique Aunti Rita’s Jamaican Cuisine True Betty Boutique Vernon Jewelers The Stiefel Theatre The Bath Pub Friends of Sam ($1–$249) Salina Municipal Golf Course Ken Jennison Lauren Quinn Flower Neola O’Neal Barolo Grille Frank Ferson Sky Trampoline Helga Smith Gellas Diner Amy Hoffman Big Cheese Pizza Byron & Paula Tomlins Artistic Nails Solomon State Bank The District Accounts Receivable Services Tom & Marlis Wilbur Wilbur Development, LLC Joanne Gartner Fuel Unlimited Blue Beacon Pat Tomlins Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Elder Robert & Judy Killian Margie Wilson Bill Dreese Cheryl Sweley Pat Dutrack in memory of Ruth Viets Anonymous (2) u First Baptist Church Salina
December birthdays & anniversary Happy December birthday to:
Happy December Anniversary to:
Gladys Egan: Dec 1
Mike and Diane O’Connor:
Dr. Perry Hunsley: Dec. 4
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Mike O’Connor: Dec. 4 Marilyn Holgerson: Dec. 5 John Hunt: Dec. 9 Carolyn Eland: Dec. 11 Patty Landes: Dec. 12 Marsha Stewart: Dec. 16 Richard Jones: Dec. 16 Gerald Karnes: Dec. 30
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Please join is in welcoming Pat Hill, a new resident in our independent living neighborhood. u Pat Hill New Resident
Musings – continued from page 1 Advent wreath and the color blue to focus on the words of the season: HOPE, PEACE, LOVE and JOY. May the blue of Advent remind us of the water of our baptism and may the words of Advent bring a positive change to our world. Merry Christmas to one and all! u
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