Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
January 2015
‘Tis better to give and receive By Ginger Nance, Executive Director
What’s new Expo 2015
We’re kicking off our 2015 “Just Ask” events with a brief review of "What's New in 2015." On Jan. 22, multiple speakers and vendors will present the following topics and more: • New technology that is useful to older adults in their homes • New and updated information about medications on the market • New makeup techniques and products • New Earth-friendly cleaning products • New ways to bring sweet scents into your home A complimentary lunch will be served. Contact the business office for a reservation by Jan. 20, as seating is limited. This event will be held in the community room. Call 620-223-5550 or email gnance@pmma.org or mfer nandez@pmma.org.
Who benefits more when volunteering, the giver or the receiver? That’s like asking which comes first, the chicken or the egg? Benefits are huge on both sides of the question.
Perhaps the biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others. In January our “Community Friends” made up of residents will feel the benefits of serving the Mother to Mother Ministry in Fort Scott. A representative speaker from the religious organization will visit our campus to explain their program and the needs of local mothers.
Residents will make receiving blankets to present to the mothers in need. The ability to give back to others through volunteerism has proven to provide health benefits in addition to social benefits in the community at large. Research shows that people who volunteer have proven to have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression. Volunteering leads to an overall greater life satisfaction for everyone involved. This year ask yourself what changes you would like to make in your life. If volunteering moves to the top of your list of changes in 2015, contact Melisa Fernandez at the Presbyterian Village for details of ways you can help. The opportunities are endless in how you can make a difference to the lives of others!
Beginner’s Wood Carving Class January 14,
3:30 p.m.
Tony Fornelli, featured on page 1 of our Art Is Ageless calendar for 2015, will lead a class on Relief Carving. No experience is necessary to participate in this hands-on instructional class designed to learn the basics of woodcarving, learn how to use the tools needed and easy designs to get you started and well on your way to creating your own masterpiece. Call now to reserve your place in the class, as seating is limited. Call 620-223-5550 or email mfernandez@pmma.org to reserve a spot. A fee of $10 is suggested to cover the cost of materials.