Manor of the Plains Community Matters May 2021

Manor of the Plains

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Jack Honnold recounts career as the U.S. military’s unofficial ‘good luck charm’ During his time in the army, Independent Living resident Jack Honnold saw the world. He didn’t, however, see any action—because no matter where he found himself headed, peace always seemed one step ahead.

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Looking back, the root of Jack’s fortuitous timing could be traced to his delayed entry into the service.

“When I graduated from high school in 1944 in Winfield, my cousin and I went to Kansas City to join the Navy,” said Jack. “They said I had an irregular heartbeat and wouldn’t take me, but they took my cousin.”

Resident and Veteran Jack Honnold, Army Air Corp

With military service not in his foreseeable future, Jack enrolled at the University of Kansas. However, knowing that the draft board was going to come calling soon, Jack decided to submit to another physical over the Christmas break to get the formality of not being selected for service out of the way.

But this time, things worked out a little differently.

“They called me up in December of ’44,” said Jack. “They said they didn’t find anything wrong with me at all and just like that, I was in the Army.”

Jack crisscrossed the country with stops at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Hood before eventually making his way to Fort Mead in Maryland—but by the time he got there, the war in Europe was over.

Undeterred, Jack joined a company at Fort Mead that was eventually put on a ship headed for action in the South Pacific, but once again the war had other plans.

Jack Honnold traveled the world in the U.S. Army

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“Have Fun in the Sun” during National Older Americans Week Join us for a week of fun and outdoor games during National Older Americans Week from May 10-15.

Monday, May 10: Wear yellow, volleyball game and lemonade outside on the patio.

Tuesday, May 11: Wear red, white and blue, wheelchair races and table games on the patio Wednesday, May 12: Wear a hat for Nurses Day, root beer floats on the patio.

Thursday, May 13: Crazy hair day, watermelon and water balloon fights on the patio Friday, May 14: Dress like twins and have strawberry daiquiris on the patio. u

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community high scores in demonstrating dignity and respect, dining service, safety and security and professional therapy services.

“Having my own place is important,” one respondent said. “[I value] the friends I have made and being able to leave and come when I want.”

As part of Manor of the Plains’ ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.

The graphic above highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between February 2020 and January 2021, Manor of the Plains residents and their families gave the

We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted

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Good luck charm – continued from page 1 “We got as far as Hawaii and spent a week in the harbor there, and it took us almost a month waiting for a convoy to take us to the island of Leyte in the Philippines,” said Jack.

“By the time I got there, the war in Japan was over as well.”

With peace on both fronts of the war, Jack was then stationed on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.

“They needed a company clerk, so I volunteered and spent my time doing the paperwork that sent men home one by one,” said Jack.

Jack did such a good job that

eventually he was the only man left.

“They decided to send the entire 86th division home except me.

Instead, they sent me to the island of Muzon,” said Jack.

reproducing it to give to all of their people.”

Jack wrapped up his service working on the Daily Pacifican, a newspaper printed in Manila.

Having grown up working in the newspaper industry, Jack was put to work manning the printing presses for a topographic battalion which gave him unique access to his own little piece of history.

From there he returned home and completed his degree in journalism and business administration. He spent the next 40-plus years selling advertising in the newspaper industry.

“While there, I got complete copies of the surrender of the Japanese with McArthur’s signature,” said Jack. “I was just lucky because topographic battalion was

Upon retirement, Jack and his second wife, Jean, once again traveled the world visiting Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland among others. u

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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Manor of the Plains announces Art is Ageless® winners Manor of the Plains recently announced the 2021 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ManorOfThePl ains.

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said John VanHook, executive director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”

Winners in the Manor of the Plains Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show amateur: Joan Vogel, “Crazy Daisies”

Crazy Daisies, a sculpture 3-D entry

by Joan Vogel, was best in show amateur.

Best of Show professional: Joseph Blackburn, “Horsehair Thief”

Painting amateur: Linda Kobs, “Lovers Lane”

People’s Choice amateur: Pat Bird, “My Mother”

Painting professional: Esther Abbey, “Puppy Dog”

People’s Choice professional: Joseph Blackburn, “Pastel Morning”

Quilting amateur: Gwen Rankin, “Hummingbird”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Kae Bryant, “Arabesque”

Sculpture/3-D amateur: Marjory Nazarenus, “School Days”

Judge’s Choice professional: Patrycia Ann Herndon, “Wind Weathered”

Sculpture/3-D professional: Patrycia Ann Herndon, “Green Appaloosa”

Drawing professional: Patrycia Ann Herndon, “Wind Weathered”

“We celebrate and thank all the artists who entered this year’s Art is Ageless competition,” said Lisa Montoya, life enrichment director.

Fiber Arts amateur: Marjory Nazarenus, “Victorian Turquoise Room” Mixed Media Crafts amateur: Susan Bunyan, “Gordinia and Easter Eggs” Mixed Media Crafts professional: Sarah Schaeffer, “Ruby Slipper 1939” Needlework amateur: Kae Bryant, “Arabesque”

Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Manor of the Plains 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. u

Horsehair Thief, a mixed media piece

by Joseph Blackburn, was best in show professional.

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PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE

An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE A donor's story

We often hear from donors, "I wish I could do more to support the PMMA mission." Many are surprised to discover that through estate planning, they can have a tremendous philanthropic impact on PMMA’s future, while still caring for their own financial needs along the way.

Karen Smith (right), an independent living resident at The Westerly on PMMA’s Wichita campus, plans to give back to the place that has meant so much to her during retirement. Karen made provisions in her will to benefit Wichita Presbyterian Manor.

“When I came here in 2015, they promised I would be cared for, for the rest of my life, even if I ran out of money,” Karen said. “I have saved all my life, but I am not a millionaire, and that security has been a comfort. I decided that leaving my estate to Wichita Presbyterian Manor was a good option. I want to leave anything I have left to someone else who came here with the promise of being cared for, for the rest of their life.”

Karen’s estate planning still leaves her plenty of options while she is living.

“There is not a restriction as to how I spend,” she said. “I started traveling, took a break during the pandemic, and plan to start up again when it is safe. This is a good time in my life.”

Karen, a retired nurse practitioner, began envisioning what she wanted life to be like in retirement while she was still in the throes of her career. After discovering Wichita Presbyterian Manor, she knew it would be the right place to live out the rest of her life.

While many of Karen’s activities were put on hold during the pandemic, she also knew that living at PMMA meant there was help if she needed it. She would be safe and cared for, no matter what.

“I don’t have any children and I have too many nieces and nephews to count,” Karen said. “I didn’t want anyone to have to take care of Aunt Karen. At PMMA, I have independence. Everyone I need is here, everything I need is here.”

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WHY IS HE SMILING?

He just gave a tax free gift to PMMA.

He is over 70 1/2 and eligible to give a tax free gift from his IRA to support his favorite non-profit, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA)!

A gift from your IRA is tax free if...

You are over 70 1/2 You need to meet your required minimum distribution for 2021 You make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to PMMA

You can make a gift of up to $100,000 of your required minimum distribution to PMMA without having to pay income tax on the withdrawal, all the while helping seniors in need.

We encourage you to speak to your financial advisor to determine if this is a good opportunity for you. To learn more, contact us by email at development@pmma.org or call 316-652-6222.

EMBRACE THE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Donate your extra vehicle to PMMA Rather than stress about a car you no longer need, embrace the lazy days of summer by donating it to PMMA. Vehicle donations make giving easy. Plus, we handle everything from the free pick-up and sale to sending the necessary donation tax receipts for your generous donation.

PMMA accepts many kinds of vehicles as a form of support, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even RVs. Donate your vehicle now, so you can relax, enjoy summer, and sleep well knowing your vehicle helped PMMA.

To learn more or to get started on your vehicle donation today, call 844-490-4483 or visit giving.presbyterianmanors.org/vehicle-donations/. Our Vehicle Donation Support team is here for you seven days a week. All drivers have been requested to practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 316-685-1100

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