Newton Presbyterian Manor
SEPTEMBER 2019
Chaplain’s Corner by Jerroll Martens
God, my portion Note: This will be Pastor Martens’ last column as chaplain. After 10 years of faithful service to the residents and employees Jerroll Martens of Presbyterian Manor, he has retired as of August 31, 2019. We thank him for his kindness, his humor and the wise ways that he’s met so many needs and pointed us to the truth.
Newton Presbyterian Manor residents meet up with their first and second grade pen pals after the five-week session.
Residents participate in summer pen pal project
Is God really jealous? Exodus 20.5 is the second of the Ten Commandments and it states that God is “a jealous God…” Yes, jealousy has a good side and an evil side.
This summer, 23 residents and two staff members in our community participated in a new pen pal project initiated by the Newton YMCA’s Y Scholars program, which is in partnership with USD 373. The residents were paired with first and second grade students. This was the first year Newton hosted this program, and it was a hit for everyone involved!
Jealousy, as we often practice it, is wrong. It is in the of list sins in Galatians 5:20 and mentioned in many parts of the Bible. It usually means we are resentful of what another person has that we do not have. It could be money, popularity, special abilities, special opportunities, or even one’s looks.
“This is the only pen pal I remember ever having,” said Kay Orr, assisted living resident at Newton Presbyterian Manor. “One of the staff asked us
We often see this in children, but it can be just as real with adults.
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Special thanks to the many individuals and organizations that share resources so that our mission thrives. The names below are donors who gave a gift of $50 or more from February 1 through June 30, 2019.
Anonymous
Midland National Bank
First Presbyterian Church of
Newton Medical Center
Adrian & Pankratz, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Adrian Ms. Carmen O. Alvarado Ms. Marilyn Artherton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Avery Baker Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ballenger Ms. Frances Becker Mr. Paul Boese
Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Norris
Fugate Enterprises
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Nye
Ms. Lillian Galle
Mr. and Mrs. Rod D. Penner
Good Shepherd Hospice
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rathke
Heritage Fire Sprinkler
Ms. Betty Richert
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Hinman
Ms. Judith Robertson Davis
Mrs. Sue H. Ice
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schlup
Interstate Batteries
Doug Soseman
Mrs. Kathleen Jessee
Tom Soseman
Mr. Robert Keckler
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
Liz Kistenmacher
Amy Stover
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Klein
Sutherland Builders, Inc.
Knudsen, Monroe & Company,
Tane Digital Video
LLC
Ms. Jodene Thach
Brady Nursery
Mr. Bruce Krase
TrueCare Nursing Services LLC
Central Power Systems &
Mrs. Roberta J. Krase
Vogts-Parga Construction
Services
Lippert Components, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Cooper
Mahaney Roofing Co.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Dillon
Master Plumbing, Inc.
Dillons
Ms. Edith McAllister
Company Mr. William and Mrs. Margaret Winter Mr. and Mrs. Orlyn G. Zehr
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Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: ndickinson@PMMA.org Marc Kessinger, executive director Noelle Dickinson, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Coming soon: Alzheimer’s caregiver classes Next month, educators with the Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Kansas Chapter will host a series of courses for caregivers focused on the different stages of “Living with Alzheimer’s.” Early Stage: Thursday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This course will cover topics such as getting a diagnosis, getting affairs in order and getting a care team around you. Middle Stage: Thursday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This course covers caring for someone in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s and will discuss topics such as the inability to communicate, memory issues, behaviors you might see and the types of care needed. Late Stage: Thursday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This course will cover the things you may experience during the end of life. All classes are free. RSVP to Noelle Dickinson at 316-283-5400 or ndickinson@pmma.org. ◆
Bravo of the Month:
Laura Stewart Bravo of the Month goes to Laura Stewart, director of social services. Carol Schrag writes, “Sometimes God sends people into our lives at pivotal and crucial moments. “Such is the case when Laura, as well as Anita, came to visit me on one of my last days in the hospital after a fall. Laura distinctly, but with respect, shared benefits of coming to skilled nursing (PATH) at Presbyterian Manor versus going directly home. She also spoke of risks of another fall/injury if I went home, but reinforcing that it was my decision. I soon saw the value of coming to PATH. And am I ever grateful I came!! “Everyone from nursing to dining
services to therapists have treated me superbly! I have so much better balance and improved strength... all because Laura presented another Laura Stewart option. “During this time, Laura worked long and hard to facilitate the transition. She is definitely my Bravo...maybe of the year!” Thanks, Carol, for sharing your story, and thanks go to Laura for her advocacy and above and beyond service. ◆
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Jealousy can be healthy. As Americans we cherish freedom. It belongs to us and we do not want it taken away. A parent is jealous for their child, wanting that child to be treated fairly and protected. A married person is jealous for the relationship they have with a spouse. In the case of God’s jealousy, He does not want what belongs to Him already to be given to another. In the second commandment, He reminded the people that He was their God, and they were not to worship another god. God is not jealous because of something He does not have. Rather, He is jealous that what is rightfully His not be given to another. Yes, our worship, honor and all glory belongs to God. He is our creator and sustainer. He has given us His beloved son who has paid for our sin with His precious blood. Surely, our greatest love and honor belong to Him. May we not give it to some thing or someone else. ◆
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Above: “The Barn,” a mixed media/craft entry by Arlys Schwabauer. Right: “Sculptural Tree,” a sculpture/3D entry by Lois Hamilton.
Newton Presbyterian Manor artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Two winning artists in Newton Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2020 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica). “The Barn,” a mixed media/craft entry by Arlys Schwabauer, and “Sculptural Tree,” a sculpture/3D entry by Lois Hamilton, will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall. In addition, “Golden Christmas Glow,” a Christmas entry by R. Allan Lister, and “Cathedral,” a mixed media/crafts entry by R. Allan Lister, will appear on Art is Ageless greeting cards.
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Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. More than 190 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting cards. “We are blown away by the artistic talent in our community,” said Noelle Dickinson, marketing director at Newton Presbyterian Manor. “Residents and friends of PMMA’s Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Art is Ageless, open exclusively
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to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of PMMA. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. PMMA’s Art is Ageless program encourages Newton 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. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Learn more at ArtIsAgeless.org. ◆
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if we’d be interested. I love kids, so I thought, ‘Sure!’ It was a very interesting experience.” Over the course of five weeks, residents and their elementary school pen pals exchanged written letters and photos. “We saw pure excitement from our residents as they waited to get their next letter from the kids,” said Melinda Ebersole, life enrichment director. The program ended with a get-together at Sunset Elementary School for games and a snack. “I was so impressed when we went to see the kids. They were so well-behaved, polite and helpful,” said Kay. Melinda added, “This was a wonderful community project for both groups. It gave both of them something to look forward to each week. It also helped the kids interact with the elderly as sometimes kids can be afraid of someone in a wheelchair. I also had two little boys very interested in our bus and wanted to know how we got everyone on and off of it. I ended up giving them a little tour and they thought that our bus was cooler than the school buses they have ridden in.”
Resident Kay Orr with her summer pen pal. If given the chance, the community would welcome the opportunity to participate in this program again. “We have a really good connection with the local schools, and we hope to continue to have those relationships grow each year. Our next project will be one where our residents make bookmarks for the kids and hopefully that will bring some smiles to some kids and in return allow our residents to continue to change lives every day,” said Melinda. ◆
Presbyterian Manor earns zero-deficiency rating for assisted living Newton Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its assisted living inspection in July. Senior living communities that offer assisted living are surveyed by their licensing agency for compliance of regulations established by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. These regulations are designed to ensure a standard of care is met. By meeting this standard, senior living communities are able to renew their licenses and continue to provide care.
“Every day I see our employees go above and beyond in the care they provide,” said Marc Kessinger, executive director. “This recognition is tangible proof of our commitment to providing quality senior care and services based on Christian values. The way you want to live is more than a tagline for Newton Presbyterian Manor; it is a culture built on the understanding of compassionate service to seniors—a foundation of trust for families and their loved ones.” Newton Presbyterian Manor is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Its assisted
living neighborhood, which is licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, is inspected every 12 to 18 months to ensure quality of care. Residents have their own private residences and may receive some assistance with activities of daily living. ◆
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Join our NPM team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, on Saturday, September 21st. This team is made up of staff, their family members and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor. Each of our lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s. We have two campus neighborhoods that specialize in memory care. Each resident becomes part of our family and has a special place in our hearts. Donate or sign up to walk on our team page at: http://act.alz.org/ goto/npmalzwalk. ◆
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