Commun ty Matters Manor of the Plains
January 2019
Executive director no stranger to Presbyterian Manors Manor of the Plains’ new executive director might be new, but he’s no stranger to Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Michael Rajewski has been executive director at Sterling Presbyterian Manor since 2007. During those 11 years, Mike has proven to be an effective and creative trailblazer in finding solutions in transportation, services, programs and census, driven by a belief that challenges are nothing more than opportunities. “PMMA is blessed to have one of our own transfer to Manor of the Plains, so that the transition from the current interim executive director to a new executive director would be seamless for both residents and employees,” said Bill Taylor, COO of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. “We know that he will provide solid leadership to the Manor of the Plains community.” Mike’s first day was Dec. 31.
Monsignor Moore walks the halls at Manor of the Plains as a physical discipline to complement his spiritual disciplines.
Practicing spiritual and physical wellness Monsignor Brian Moore moved into Manor of the Plains last summer and has continued to move ever since. “I walk for half an hour with a pair of weights, and I have a number of lower back, shoulder exercises, etc. to keep things limbered up. I do these seven days a week,” said Monsignor Moore. Physical wellness is simply part of his daily routine along with spiritual wellness. “Spiritual and wellness goals complement each other. We are both physical and spiritual beings, and we need both physical and spiritual exercise to prepare ourselves for any situation. I take time for physical exercise because the body needs help. And for spiritual exercise, St. Timothy said to Paul, ‘If physical exercise is good, spiritual exercise is even better,’” said Monsignor.
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