Salina Community Matters February 2018

Commun ty Matters Salina Presbyterian Manor

February 2018

Mary’s musings

By Mary Bridges, chaplain Salina Presbyterian Manor

Just what is love? Several years ago, there was a famous Peanuts cartoon in which Shroeder, a pianoloving intellectual, was interrupted as he often was by his infatuated admirer, Lucy. Lucy asked Shroeder, “Shroeder, do you know what love is?” Shroeder abruptly stopped playing, stood to his feet and said, “Love: noun, to be fond of, a strong affection for or an attachment or devotion to a person or persons.”

Then he sat back down and resumed playing his piano. Lucy sat there stunned and then murmured sarcastically, “On paper, he’s great.”

Everyone associates February with love.Valentine’s Day gives us an opportunity to remind others that we love them. February is a special month for me. I met my husband, Kenny, 60 years ago on February 15, 1958, at the Valentine’s dance at Russell High School. I was 15 and he was 19. My family was sure it would not last, but here we are, still dancing together. One of my favorite songs is “What the World Needs Now.” What the world needs now is love, sweet love, It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.

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Life enrichment team members from left, top row, Emily Riddle, health care; Jodi Gawith, restorative aide; Nicole Jacoby, memory care and assisted living; and Cierra Haith, health care. From left, seated, are Pat Piper, memory care; Pam Meehan, volunter coordinator and activity assistant; and Cathy Boos, life enrichment director. Follow the exciting events organized by the life enrichment team on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/salinapresbyterianmanor/

Heart and soul Activities are central to the Presbyterian Manor lifestyle Have you ever stopped to count how many activities are going on during any given day at Salina Presbyterian Manor? Cathy Boos has.

Cathy, our life enrichment director, has done the math. She found that we offer an average of 14 activities a day.

“I see activities as the heart and soul of Salina Presbyterian Manor,” Cathy said. “I really try to keep the residents out and about within the community and our surroundings, and doing things they’ve never been able to do or always wanted to.”

This month, we’re showing our appreciation for Cathy and the entire life enrichment team in recognition of Activity Professionals Month. Over the last 50 years, activity professionals have become vital to long-term care and senior living communities, helping to shape the social, physical, emotional and spiritual life of many residents.

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have wanted to do, but never have.

with Restorative Aide Jodi Gawith; Nicole Jacoby in memory care and assisted living; and Pat Piper in memory care. Cathy takes care of planning for independent living.

They are all CNAs, too. “My team is so dedicated to making people happy that it’s energizing just to be in our office,” she said. “Going the extra mile to help a resident is the norm.”

Over the last few years our residents have burned up the miles getting around Salina — and the rest of the state. If there’s a new restaurant open, they’re among the first to try it. Groups have ventured to the salt mines in Hutchinson, the state capitol in Topeka, the Oz museum in Wamego and a number of casinos. “I think we’ve been to every museum within 200 miles,” Cathy said. Memorably, they took the Presbyterian Manor’s new van to a Royals baseball game last year, toting a sign that said “Retirement Home Escapees.” That got them on the Jumbotron.

When new residents move in, the life enrichment team does an assessment of their jobs, hobbies and other interests, such as favorite teams and books. They also like to ask about things residents always

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It’s especially fun to offer activities or experiences that are new for some residents. At Christmas, Cathy had a special meal for independent living residents at the country club.

When they came out, she had a limo waiting to take them on a tour of Christmas lights. Recently, a new resident from Western Kansas joined them on a recurring favorite activity: dinner at Martinelli’s and a

movie. “She had never eaten crème brulee,” Cathy said. “Everyone was ordering it, and she just loved it.”

Even when they stick close to home, there’s always something to do, from games and gardening to cooking. Exercise classes are open to residents at all levels of care, and Cathy said they try to integrate residents from independent, assisted living and health care whenever possible. They also have started bringing memory care residents to health care activities, if they want to come. “Alot of people are scared to cross that line (to health care), so it’s a barrier breaker to see what it’s like ‘over there,’” Cathy said. “And it brings more health care individuals out.”

Most residents know about the activities sign-up book that Cathy keeps near the mailboxes. Most of the day trips fill up, she said, so people have learned to check the book daily. “It’s a scramble to see who finds out things first,” Cathy said. “They have something to look forward to every day of the week.”

Art is Ageless® call for entries is now underway Salina Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 13 to 15. 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 2019 Art is Ageless calendar.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Entry forms are due by 5 p.m. March 7. Works to be ART, continued on page 5

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Activities is a vital part of living at Presbyterian Manor. Our job is to help meet the social, spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our residents. It is a goal to have everyone involved in some type of activity. We have so many new and fun activities, with more and more residents joining in the fun.

Here is a summary of our activities planned for February: February 5 — Rojean Loucks Harp Concert February 6 — Ladies Breakfast February 8 — Ladies Lunch Club – “Ol Stuga” in Lindsborg February 8 — David Hall Music & Laughs February 10 — The Boyd Singers February 11— Salina Community Theater – “Brighton

Beach Memoirs” February 13 — Wine & Cheese/Mardi Gras/Birthday

Party February 15 — Annual Valentines Dinner February 20 — Travel & Taste – “The Island” in Marquette February 22 — Intergenerational Art Class February 21— Men’s Breakfast February 27 — Prairie Band Casino in Topeka February 27 — Gina’s Art Class

Health care happenings: We will be studying birds in February. Pam will share about becoming a great grandma. We will learn about Abe Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Walter Cronkite. We will have a Valentine celebration on Feb. 15th due to Ash Wednesday being on the 14th. We will watch the ground hog on the 2nd, and have our form of Olympics with the “battle of the brains.” Cooking will include a flapjack Friday, sticky bun day, maple syrup surprise and Paczki day. This is a donut with fruit filling.

For more information contact Cathy Boos, life enrichment director, by emailing cboos@pmma.org or calling 785-825-1366, ext. 1140

Employee of the Month: Tammy Stramel Congratulations to Tammy Stramel, Employee of the Month for January.

Tammy has worked for the Manor as an RN for almost two years.

She has two children; Ashley (27) and Amanda (25); twin grandbabies Jax and Adi (3 years old), a grandchild born in early January, and a grandpuppy Ellie. Tammy also has two cats, Max and Moe. In her spare time, Tammy likes to quilt, garden and scrapbook.

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When asked what most people don’t know about her, she said she initially earned a business degree from Marymount. Three years later she went to Kansas Wesleyan to get her RN and has been a nurse for 25 years.

Tammy also volunteers at Hospice of Salina.

We are so glad Tammy joined our team. Please congratulate Tammy when you see her.

Tammy Stramel, Employee of the Month.

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Thank you, donors Below is a list of individuals who gave generously during our annual Angel Appeal to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Gifts are often made in the memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus.

We appreciate the generosity of our donors.

memory of Sonja Willey

Mrs. Celeste Reynolds

Mr. Joseph Hodges

Mrs. Arline J. Roberts

Mrs. Carol Hoff

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Root in memory of Elsie Root

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Applequist in memory of Florence Applequist & Donald Lund

Mr. William P. Knox

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houck Dr. Perry U. Hunsley in memory of Phyllis Hunsley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Jennison

Mr. and Mrs. Terry D. Kuenzi in memory of Lucile Ross

Mr. and Mrs. Danforth W. Austin in memory of Mary Austin

Mrs. Helen E. Lund

Ms. Earlene Ayers

Rev. and Mrs. Loren Marler

Ms. Valeta Bivins in memory of Edra Cruce

Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. Marrs in memory of Ruth Werling

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Denton

Ms. Susan Marshall in memory of Inez Padfield and Pearl Marshall

Dr. and Mrs. Milo Sloo Mr. Dan Smith in memory of Lillian Smith & in honor of Donna Salyer Ms. Myrna R. Spicer Ms. Donna D. Stanford in memory of Verona Dyck Mrs. Marsha F. Stewart Mr. Donald and Mrs. Danette Tillberg Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Toburen in memory of Rev. and Mrs. Leslie F. Toburen Sr.

Mrs. Mabelle H. Mase

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Vince in honor of Les and Sue Vince

Mrs. Carita G. Edwards in memory of Charlene Walsten & Jodi Estep

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Oakes in memory of Helen Lopshire

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Wenger in memory of Ed and Rosa Wenger

Mrs. Mary Beth Engleman in memory of Howard Engleman

Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Marilyn Oakes

Mr. John and Mrs. Betina Willman in memory of Hazel Marjorie Beggs

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Exline

Mrs. Betty Rassette

Ms. Kim Fair in memory of John and Naomi Daly

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reese

Ms. Patricia L. Dutrack in memory of Ruth Viets

Ms. Barbara Greenwood in memory of Etha P. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. James N. Hock in

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Mr. Brian R. Palmer

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Reid Mrs. Mary J. Reist Mr. Louis M. Reynolds in memory of

Mr. Mark and Mrs. Carolyn Zimmerman If you would like to support our seniors, you can make a gift online at http://www. presbyterianmanors.org/give_now or by leaving a gift with the staff at the front desk. We apologize if any names were accidentally omitted.

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entered for judging may be dropped off at the campus between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. March 8 and 9.

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

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No not just for some but for everyone.

Hal David wrote the lyrics and Burt Bacharach composed the music to this song, which was released on April 15, 1965.

Hal tells how this song came about: “I was living in Roslyn, NewYork, on the north shore of Long Island, which is where my children were raised. I would drive into Manhattan every day to meet Burt at the Brill Building in Famous Music’s offices on the sixth floor, where we did our writing. Mine was a rock and roll house where each of my kids had a band that practiced

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and current events discussions throughout the year.

Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E Crawford, Salina, or by contacting Jenni Jones at 785-

825-1366, ext. 1112, or email at JJones@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.

there. It was hard for me to find somewhere quiet to work, so I would drive into town slowly, which would give me the opportunity to think and get ideas. I would write in my head during the ride.

to NewYork, it came to me. ‘Lord, we don’t need another mountain, There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb, There are oceans and rivers enough to cross, Enough to last till the end of time.’

“One day, I thought of the first two lines of this song: What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of. Before I got to Manhattan, I had the rest of the chorus set the way it is today. Then I needed the verse section.

“I knew that was it. I wrote about all of the things that had to do with nature and what God gives us. I gave the lyrics to Burt and he wrote a fabulous melody.

“It took more time to write these lyrics than any other. I realized that I needed to write the opposite — what we didn’t need. One day on the ride

“My prayer for all of you this February is that you will cherish the love you receive and then you will pass that love on because just as in 1965, ‘What the world needs now is love, sweet love.’”

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Cancer Support Group Salina Presbyterian Manor hosts a monthly cancer support group. The group was originally started by Ken Jennison, who is now a Presbyterian Manor resident.

The group meets in the Ivory Keys CafĂŠ. All cancer survivors, their partners and those helping in the fight are invited to attend. There are educational speakers and refreshments. Invite a friend or neighbor.

The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The February meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. February 27.

Tell us your story We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection to a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story.

Contact Jenni Jones, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.

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