Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
“Get into the Act” Older Americans Month 2015:
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the homeand community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
Throughout the month, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
May 2015
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has a lot going on This month, we will celebrate with Older American’s month. Not only are the days getting longer, but we are living longer than ever before. Part of the excitement is that we are living healthier and happier than ever before. What could be better than longer, beautiful days filled with active living! May is a month that is filled with opportunities to promote healthy aging, increase community involvement and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Area seniors are always invited to join us for any and all of our social events. We would love to have you join us! Driving tours of Southeast Kansas Historical Waterways
With consultation from Fort Scott & Southeast Kansas historic specialists, we will begin our driving tours of lakes and waterways in our area this month and will continue for a few months. On May 6 we will begin our first driving tour of the Fort Scott River Train Derailment. Historical facts, features and local tales will be shared among us as we view the area where a train derailed into the river near an area known to locals as “Hell’s Bend.” Locals say that the train engine can still be seen when the water is low. Tale has it that the bell from the engine was removed years ago and is owned by a local resident. Later in the month, on May 29, we will make our way to see the Fort Scott lake, where historical facts will be shared about the lake, water concerns and future projects for the lake. While there, we will get out to stretch and enjoy the scenery while we all share stories and memories of the lake area with each other. In upcoming months we will travel to Bourbon/Allen Lake to view the waterfall and many other beautiful waterway sites with historical significance. Join us as we make our tour of Southeast Kansas historical waterways. Presbyterian Village Honors our Local Law Enforcement
On May 7, we will honor our local police officers, who spend countless hours protecting the citizens of Fort Scott. Our Cooking Club will meet to make an extra special batch of homemade cookies for the members of the force to enjoy. While delivering the cookies, tenants will receive a tour of the police department and hear about the safety measures that the police have in place. We want to take some time out of our day to tell the police department employees how very much we A LOT GOING ON continued on page 2