Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
April 2015
PMMA observes its Founders Day Employees of Rolla Presbyterian Manor will observe the founding of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica this month as the company celebrates 66 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri. Each Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus will have its own celebration with residents and employees during April, acknowledging the importance of making life “the way you want to live.” “Many of our employees view what they do as a calling, not just a job,” said Bruce Shogren, president and CEO. “Our dedicated employees make it possible for us to sustain PMMA’s mission, which directly impacts the wonderful care our 2,400 residents receive every day.” Rolla will observe Founders Day with a community picnic on April 20. Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s roots go back to 1947. Alice Kalb, a widow from central Kansas, appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a home for seniors. Her vision became the first Presbyterian Manor community in Newton, Kan., and inspired others to do even more. FOUNDERS, continued on page 4
Joy Van Horn and her great granddaughter, Ceagan Freeland, walk through the Art is Ageless exhibit.
Art is Ageless® winners
Reception to announce the winning artists Rolla Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Joelle Freeland, marketing 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 Rolla Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: Amateur, Andrea McCarty, “Good Boy Oso” (Drawing) Professional, Sophia DeLaat, “You are my Sunshine Music Box” (Mixed Media) Professional, August Garver, “Nesting Time” (Sculpture/3-D) ART, continued on page 3