Manor of the Plains Community Matters February 2018

Commun ty Matters Manor of the Plains

February 2018

Art is Ageless® call for entries underway Manor of the Plains has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 8 to 14. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless calendar.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by March 2.

The Art is Ageless Program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

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Normalee Konecny takes in the sights of the Santa Fe Trail trip to Larned.

Never a dull moment Residents always have activities to enjoy This month, we’re celebrating the dedication and hard work of our activities staff. Nationwide, Activity Professionals Month is observed as a way to appreciate the people who plan and provide activities within senior living communities. Their work is key to helping residents stay healthy, keep doing what they enjoy and trying new things.

According to the National Association of Activity Professionals, this is a job that emerged in health care centers about 50 years ago. “It was during these early years that the activity professional became known as the bingo, Bible study and birthday ladies,” the NAAP website reads in part.

“The activity professional discovered quickly, there was more to activities than the three Bs.” At Manor of the Plains, residents have far more choices than past generations in senior living. Jacque Soltero, director of activities for health care, said it’s important to offer both variety and freedom.

“I think activities are important because when people move-in here, they may have an idea in their head that it’s going to be boring — that they’ll sit around in their room and not much else,” Jacque said. “Activities give them something to look forward to every day. It makes their day a little more exciting.”

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Together with Lisa Montoya, activities director for independent and assisted living, Jacque is constantly looking for ways to personalize celebrations and focus on what residents want to do.

A few years ago, Jacque launched a monthly event that has become one of our most popular activities — the mystery trip. Every month, our adventurous residents climb aboard the bus for a trip to unknown daytrip destinations that have included Salina, Oklahoma and even New ART, continued from page 1

winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America

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Mexico and Texas. There’s a regular mystery trip crowd, Jacque said, but most months they also get a few first-timers to join them.

The men’s group meets once a month for pizza or burgers and beer — unless there’s a special reason to change it, as they did for National Spaghetti Day last month.

All year long, health care residents also enjoy surprises from their secret pals. The pals exchange small gifts and tokens for birthdays and

Patricia Stanley enjoys a mystery trip to the Medicine Lodge Stockade ACTIVITIES, continued on page 3 Museum.

communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms can be picked up at Manor of the Plains, 200 Campus Drive, Dodge City, or by contacting Kurt Lampe at 620-225-1928 or klampe@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.

Ann Frigon with a “Cow Bank” by Claude Allen.

is published monthly for residents and friends of Manor of the Plains by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.

Jerry Korbe, executive director Kurt Lampe, marketing director Lisa Montoya, activity director Jacque Soltero, health care activity director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kurt at klampe@pmma.org.

Russell Schartz at the AiA reception.

Residents look on as Kurt Lampe presents the 2017 AiA awards.

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Dee Maurer, from Ensign, Kan., pictured with her first place entry, “Madonna,” in the Sculpture /3-D professional category.

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Claude Allen, Dodge City resident, makes coin banks from old irrigation pipe and scrap lumber and then handpaints his creations.

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holidays. Sometimes they will pay for their pal to have a special outing with Jacque, like going for dinner or a movie.

“The secret pal program is big, mostly because with their birthdays it’s personalized,” Jacque said.

Residents in independent and assisted living prefer the community birthday parties that Lisa organizes every month. It’s just one way our residents get to exercise their freedom of choice. No one is ever required to participate in group activities, but it wasn’t always that

way. Jacque, who has been at Manor of the Plains for 17 years, said some longtime residents will remark that it seems like fewer people come out for bingo or parties. They respond that some residents prefer not to engage in large group events.

That doesn’t mean they’re isolated, however. Activities staff and volunteers, along with some nursing staff, offer one-on-one time and assistance for residents who like to sew, read, use their iPads and smartphones, or visit with family.

Some also choose to have manicures done in their own rooms.

Marketing Director Kurt Lampe

Thank you, donors Below is a list of individuals who gave generously during our annual Angel Appeal to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Gifts are often made in the memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus. We appreciate the generosity of our donors.

Mrs. Emma Albers Bredfeldt Oil, Inc. in memory of Don Bredfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dvorak in memory of Derrol and Pat Dvorak Mrs. Doris Fowler in memory of Leonard Fowler Like us on Facebook

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gleason in memory of Derrol Dvorak Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Harris in memory of Philip Harris Mrs. Betty J. Herrman in memory of Virginia Herrman in honor of Manor of the Plains employees Mr. and Mrs. M. Kim Herrman in honor of Betty J. Herrman Mrs. V. Marceline Hoffman in memory of Bruno Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Honnold Mrs. Eileen Jewell in memory of Rick Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis in memory of Barbara Caskey

praised the creativity and dedication of all of our activities staff.

“Jacque Soltero is always going above and beyond with her residents. From her mystery trips to celebrating a resident’s birthday in their special way, she will do whatever it takes,” he said. “And Lisa Montoya has been giving her talents to our local Art is Ageless® program. From assisting residents with their art projects to setting up the beautiful display for our annual show, her touch does not go unnoticed.”

Please take a moment this month to show your appreciation to our fantastic activities people.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacNair Mrs. Kristin and Mr. Charles Markel in memory of Gene and Doris Gurtner Mrs. Ida M. Murray in memory of Doris Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neier in memory of Tammy Smith Stegman Bros. Electric, Inc. Ms. Diane Summers in memory of Dean and Doris Young Mrs. Natalia M. Swaim Ms. Nancy Whitson in memory of Thomas Keeley Ms. Jane Woolf in memory of Marvin and Mary Hamman If you would like to support our seniors, you can make a gift online at http://www. presbyterianmanors.org/give_ now or by leaving a gift with the staff at the front desk.

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Tell us your story We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection to a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story.

Contact Kurt Lampe, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.

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