Rolla Community Matters January 2020

Rolla Presbyterian Manor

JANUARY 2020

Encourage others to be a blessing

By Allen Teal, chaplain

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” —Hebrews 10:24, ESV

Bruce Shogren, PMMA president and CEO, left, and Bill Taylor, PMMA COO, right, present Ann Caudill, Rolla Presbyterian Manor executive director, with a certificate of recognition at the Emerald Award banquet November 13.

Rolla Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements

Rolla Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, covering the months of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at a banquet November 13 in Wichita, Kan. The recognition came through PMMA’s Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 16 locations and 2 hospices to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing AWARD - continued on page 2

At one time or another, someone has probably challenged you to accomplish something. It might have been at sports, on the job or within your family. We may be reminded that most of what we do can be done better, faster or with more enthusiasm. The Bible tells us to be the one that is willing to challenge others. The two specific areas of improvement mentioned in Hebrews 10:24 are love and good works.

Encourage others to show more love.

This can be a difficult task. Loving others is a decision that we make.

An old adage says that it does not matter how much we love someone; what matters is how much they feel as though we love them. Not everyone gives and receives love in the same way.

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words are cheap and prefers loving actions.

As we stir up others to love more, the emphasis should be on instructing them to do things for others that create the feeling of being loved. Kind and encouraging words can go a long way toward making another person feel loved.

Just being there when we are needed is a powerful expression of love. While it is counterintuitive, sometimes letting another person make his or her own mistakes is a way of demonstrating our love.

Whatever the method, the effort to love more is what must be emphasized.

Encourage others to do good works.

Good works come in all shapes and sizes and anyone can do them.

Being nice to people and doing thoughtful things may seem minor, but the outcomes can be major. A good deed accomplished with the right attitude can heal hurt feelings, lift someone’s spirits or open doors of opportunity.

Prodding others to do these works may go a long way toward changing their life and the world that surrounds them. In one passage, Jesus says that if we only give a thirsty person a cold drink, a reward will be ours. In another Bible verse, we are told that we reap what we sow. By performing good works, we can also receive more

Call for entries: Art is Ageless® Rolla Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 16-19, 2020. 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 40th anniversary Art is Ageless calendar in 2021.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2015). 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 12.

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.

Local competition winners will join winners from 15 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Rolla Presbyterian Manor, 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla, or by contacting Joelle Freeland at 573-364-7336 or lfreeland@pmma. org.

Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. ◆

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goals.

goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards.

“This recognition is a visible sign of Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA.

To receive an emerald, a community has to meet its goals in all 11 areas.

Certificates of recognition were given out to communities that reached their goals in one or more category.

Rolla was recognized for reaching skilled nursing resident satisfaction

PMMA has been providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri for more than 70 years. ◆

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Community Matters

is published monthly for residents and friends of Rolla Presbyterian Manor

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: lfreeland@PMMA.org Ann Caudill, executive director Joelle Freeland, marketing director

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

Pass along traditions with a family cookbook

By Brette Sember for Next Avenue

Nearly everyone can share a favorite food memory; whether it’s all of the components of the family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal or Grandma’s molasses cookie recipe or Dad’s famous waffles.

Gathering these beloved memories together can be a true labor of love.

A family cookbook preserves special family recipes, passing them down to future generations. Family cookbooks are popular for family reunions, weddings, and holidays.

Virginie Martocq, owner of HeritageCookbook.com, says they are also common “when someone in the family has passed, as a way to remember all the times that were shared at that person’s table.” Cookbooks are also made as graduation presents or for children setting out on their own; “it feels like bringing home with them,” Martocq says.

Interested in creating your own family cookbook? Here are some suggestions: Getting started Creating a family cookbook is a real project and for success, treat it seriously. Chip Lowell co-owns The Family Cookbook Project and says the first step is choosing a “go-getter” as the editor who will get the project going, ask for submissions, choose recipes and get the book published.

Next, determine the number of recipes you’re aiming for. Lowell says 100 to 150 is a good number.

Set a deadline for submissions.

Invite family to participate and send deadline reminders.

Michelle Clark, 59, of Wellfleet, Mass., created a family cookbook as a wedding gift for her brother and sister-inlaw and invited the wedding guests to contribute recipes. She set a deadline, but had to extend it by a month for procrastinators.

Choosing the recipes Deciding which recipes to include can be challenging. Lowell says, “Family favorites that folks always ask about are typically the first choice.”

Food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson suggests prioritizing recipes from deceased or older family members. “There’s nothing sadder than a ‘famous’ family recipe that dies when the person who made it does,” she says.

She also recommends including recipes family members make frequently, as well as those that are featured at special meals like holidays.

“Cookie or other dessert recipes are especially good, because people are more likely to follow an exact recipe when it comes to the science of baked goods,” Wassberg Johnson says. “The ones to avoid are the super-fancy or trendy recipes that you only made once or twice or are very complicated.”

Martocq notes that most family cookbooks are heavy on baked goods, but says that’s not a bad thing. “A family cookbook should really be a reflection of the foods you love best, so it’s not important

for it to be well-rounded,” she says.

Duplicate recipes can pose a challenge. Clark had several people send in duplicates and she had to decide which person to credit. “I usually gave credit to whoever had fewer recipes,” she says. Another option is to list everyone who submitted the recipe.

Sharing stories of the recipes A simple way to organize your book is by food type, but don’t be afraid to get creative.

Ellen Hester, 73, of Monroe, Ga., began her family cookbook when her daughter requested recipes from her childhood. Hester gathered recipes and started to write the stories that went with them. “The stories began flowing, and I recognized a pattern,” she says.

Hester told the stories in chronological order, which coincided with the places they lived. She named each story after where they lived at the time: “Table in Cairo,” “Table in Albany,” “Table in Monroe.” She placed the recipes in a separate section (sorted by type) and cross-referenced their pages whenever she mentioned a recipe in a story. ◆

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Rolla Presbyterian Manor residents warm up with chili This is a recipe for One-Pot Beef and Black Bean Chili

2 teaspoons of beef base

Serves 8

Crème Sauce

¼ cup water

breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in tomato paste into pot, cook, stirring, until dark red and combined, 1-2 minutes.

2 yellow onions, chopped

¼ cup sour cream

2 raw jalapeños, seeded and minced

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1 teaspoon salt

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ¼ pounds ground beef

Directions:

2 tablespoons of southwest seasoning

1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium to high heat. Add onions, jalapeños and salt. Cook, stirring until softened, 5–7 minutes.

4. Add diced tomatoes, beans, beef base, ¼ cup water, stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Add meat and southwest or Mexican spice to pot. Cook,

Serve chili with a dollop of the crème sauce. Enjoy! ◆

4 oz. can tomato paste 24 oz. can diced tomatoes 26 oz. can black beans, undrained

Rolla to roll out new special events this year Keep an eye on the calendar throughout 2020, as Rolla Presbyterian Manor introduces new and exciting programming.

activities with the residents.

“We’re revamping the calendar this year,” said Joy Parker, life enrichment director. “It’s always shaped by resident preferences, but we’re taking that to a new level in 2020.”

“This is an informative event that people really enjoy,” said Joy. “We’ll learn what to expect from the city in the new year.”

Joy is particularly looking forward to the chili and soup cook-off.

Residents will provide the recipes, and staff will help them fill their soup pots. Afterwards, everyone will have the chance to sample the results and vote for their favorite.

The winner will receive the most valuable prize of all—bragging rights.

On January 20, students from Missouri Institute of Science and Technology will join us for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. They will participate in

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City Administrator John Butz will visit the Manor for a “State of the City” presentation.

John considers these events to be opportunities to foster open communication and receive feedback from the Rolla community. The presentation will allow for plenty of discussion and opportunities to speak, so come prepared with your questions for our city administrator.

Music lovers will look forward to four different concerts. Center Stage will bring their brand of boottapping country music, Dennis Brown and Friends will play oldies but goodies, Monty Dale Luke will sing classic country and love songs, and Harvesting Souls will lift our

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spirits with rousing renditions of southern gospel tunes.

No matter your taste in entertainment, we have you covered with fun and thought-provoking programming this year. We look forward to even more fun with our residents in 2020. ◆

ENJOY A FREE

STAYCATION AT PRESBYTERIAN MANOR

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Give us a try with a staycation!

Determining how—and where—you want to spend your future is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I can tell you the many reasons why seniors have chosen independent living at Farmington Presbyterian Manor —but there is only one way to know what it’s really like to live here.

Join us for a free Staycation and find out!

Sample our dining, meet friendly neighbors and staff, ask questions and join in the fun.

You are free to participate as much or as little as you like.

While you are here you will enjoy free independent living accommodations for up to three days, a personalized tour of our community, admission to on-site activities and programs of your choice, and three meals per day in our dining room

with resident hosts.

All Staycations are free of charge, but they must be scheduled in advance.

To schedule your free Staycation or for more information about Rolla Presbyterian Manor, call 573364-7336.

Sincerely, Joelle Freeland Marketing Director

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