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Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Agelessexhibit and reception features senior artists
They are teachers, farmers, veterans, homemakers, entrepreneurs and nurses, among many others. Some have resumed art after putting it aside for a career, others have been creating beautiful pieces throughout their lives, and others never picked up a brush until after they retired, but all are now expressing themselves through art.
These diverse lives intersect at Fulton Presbyterian Manor this month with the Art is Ageless® program, which reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. Studies show seniors who are involved in the arts report better health, have more positive attitudes and are more active than those who are not.
February 2015
Fulton Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements Fulton Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America for reaching goals in fiscal year 2014, July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The recognition came through PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 18 locations to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards. To receive an emerald, a campus has to meet its goals in all 11 areas. Certificates of recognition were given out to campuses that reached their goals in one or more category.
Bruce Shogren, PMMA CEO, left, and Doug Yoder, PMMA chief operating officer, right, present Dawn Smith, executive director, with the Emerald Award recognition.
“It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Marketing Director Keri Edwards. “The joy it brings to them and others is Fulton was recognized for achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for wonderful, and that’s something we Medicare and Medicaid and meeting marketing goals. want to celebrate and share with the “This recognition is a visible sign of Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s commitment broader Fulton community.” to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by The Art is Ageless exhibit will feature Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA. works from local artists who are 65 Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is celebrating 65 years of providing and older, including a few Fulton quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri. Presbyterian Manor residents. The ART IS AGELESS continued on page 3
For more information about Fulton Presbyterian Manor, contact Marketing Director Keri Edwards at 573-642-6646 or kedwards2@pmma.org.
Residents revel in arts-and-crafts extravaganza The women of Fulton Presbyterian Manor gathered in the Hearth Room for a day of creative crafting. With holiday music in the air and knowing that there is a Christmas-themed category in the annual Art is Ageless competition, these crafters set to work creating unique and personal holiday ornaments, some of which will end up on display during this year's AIA show. Employees jumped in to lend a helping hand to make this arts-and-crafts extravaganza a success.
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Dawn Smith, executive director Keri Edwards, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact kedwards 2@pmma.org. Telephone: 573-642-6646 Fax: 573-642-2202 Address: 811 Center St., Fulton, MO 65251-1922
Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. FultonPresbyterianManor.org
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This year's Art is Ageless exhibit will be held Feb. 25 to 27, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The reception will be Feb. 27 at
2 p.m. The entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 23. Please call Keri Edwards for more information at 573-642-6646.
Women of Fulton Presbyterian Manor gear up for the Art is Ageless competition with an artsand-crafts day. From left, Clarissa Trammel,Virginia Aubaugh, Margie Holloway, Evelyn NelsonRobb, Naomi Boone, Bertha Gerling, Activity Assistant Beth Boyd, Alma Schmid and Violet Witt.
New community arises from growing senior need
This month, we continue to look back at 65 years of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America with the birth of Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan. A sign announces Aberdeen Village is coming soon.
In 1996, Presbyterians in Johnson County were convinced there was a need for a new Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica campus in the Greater Kansas City area, and specifically in Johnson County. At the time, there were no Christianbased non-profit senior living communities offering the full continuum of care in Johnson County.
“Be of Good Cheer” committee members honoring the work of Dr. Bob Meneilly.
A 37-acre tract of land just east of West 119th Street and Ridgeview Road in Olathe was donated for the project. Dr. Robert Meneilly steered a committee of local and church leaders in the “Building for Our Future” campaign for Aberdeen Village.
PMMA CEO Bill Ward speaks at the dedication of Aberdeen Village.
The project included a three-story building for 90 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living suites in a two-story building, and a 60-bed health care center with 15 spaces reserved for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Construction began in 1999. Aberdeen Village opened its doors in May 2001 as the 17th campus for Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. ART IS AGELESS continued from page 1
public is welcome to visit the campus to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, including amateur and professional levels. The exhibit is open Feb. 25 to 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Construction of Aberdeen Village began in 1999 and continued through 2000.
In addition to the exhibit, Fulton Presbyterian Manor will honor local senior artists during a reception at 2 p.m. on Feb. 27.
The Art is Ageless program has been encouraging creativity in seniors for more than 30 years and is sponsored by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, a nonprofit organization that owns and
operates 18 senior living communities in Missouri and Kansas. Each year the organization publishes an Art is Ageless calendar, featuring works by senior artists. Proceeds from the sale of calendars are reinvested into new art programs and opportunities for PMMA residents. COMMUNITY MATTERS FEBRUARY 2015 3
Crowning of new Valentine king and queen
Every year we break out the ballots and ballot box and vote for our favorite community members to be the next King and Queen of Hearts during a coronation party celebrated on Valentine’s Day. It is an opportunity for everyone to show how much they respect and admire their fellow community neighbors and an honor to be recognized by your peers as a person of distinction. Watch for details about the voting and celebrations.
Reigning queen and king Janette Clark and Morris Gohring during their coronation celebration last year.
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Coming up in Community Matters: Community Matters will be looking forward to the change in seasons to spring and preparing for Easter. We’re looking for residents with a story to tell.
• What’s your favorite March Madness memory? • Who’s your favorite baseball team? Why? What’s your favorite baseball memory?
• What does spring mean to you? What do you remember about spring as a child or adult? • What’s your favorite Easter memory?
If you have a story to tell, contact Keri Edwards to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter. 4 COMMUNITY MATTERS FEBRUARY 2015