Salina Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2020
Mary’s Musings Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Ashley Boor (left) and Kelsie Hall (right) supported each other when they returned to school. The new licensed practical nurses graduated and passed their boards last December.
Newly minted nurses supported each other
Congratulations to Ashley Boor and Kelsie Hall. The Salina Presbyterian Manor employees earned the title of licensed practical nurse (LPN) when they passed their boards last year. “We always talked about going to nursing school together,” said Kelsie. “One day I enrolled in the prerequisites for nursing school and said it would be fun to do this journey together. That’s where it started.” The Hutchinson Community College students took classes together and leaned on each other throughout their degree path. “Kelsie and I have been great friends since we started working together as aides six years ago,” Ashley said. “We studied together a lot ... she was definitely my rock during trying times in nursing school.” NURSES - continued on page 2
When I think of February, love comes to mind. In today’s world, it is often hard to see love being shared. Anger and hate seem to be the feelings most often expressed all around us, and it is easy to find ourselves caught up in negativity. The Bible describes four types of love: storge or an empathy bond; phillos is a friend bond; eros is romantic love; and agape is “God’s Love”—unconditional. Love is used in these contexts and many others. In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul describes the characteristics of love. My favorite Bible verse is “Mary pondered all these things in her heart.” I’ve been pondering how we can make our world kinder and gentler for future generations. I wish that I could have just one more conversation with my father. He may have only had an eighthgrade education, but he was the smartest and wisest person I have ever known. I was only 27 years old when he died. There are so many questions I never got to ask MUSINGS - continued on page 2
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The two Salina natives followed family members into the medical field. “Nursing runs in my family,” Kelsie said. “Both my grandma and grandpa were RNs in Larned. My grandpa also worked for EMS.” Ashley followed the example of her mother, who worked at Salina Presbyterian Manor when she was pregnant with Ashley. Both nurses are glad to have made Presbyterian Manor their home and value the relationships they have formed with residents as well as the MUSINGS - continued from page 1
him, and I sometimes imagine conversations with him. A few of my questions for him would be: Why is there so much suspicion and hatred in our country today? How can our lives reflect the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you?” What can we do to help make our world better? It might surprise you to know that in my made-up conversations with my father, he often answers me. The answers come from the memories of the short time we had together. His daily life reflected the Golden Rule. He loved people and respected everyone. He didn’t care which church they did or didn’t
opportunities they have been given. “I have learned a lot while working here and wouldn’t be the nurse I am today without the role models I have followed (here),” Kelsie said. “I decided to stay in long-term care because Presbyterian Manor helped me with school. Leaving here has never crossed my mind.” Stephanie Goetz, director of nursing, feels fortunate to have Ashley and Kelsie on her staff. “They are both very hardworking, dedicated employees who are focused on our mission,” said Stephanie. “I think they are going to be great leaders in the field attend, what color their skin was or their political affiliation. I began to question the difference between love and kindness, so I Googled the two words and found a plethora of opinions. According to the website Quora, “There is no difference. Kindness without love doesn’t exist. Love without kindness is simply attachment — not love. Love and kindness are the same internal feeling and impulse and they are both expressed by kind/loving acts.” I would encourage all of you to take some time to ponder love and kindness. What do you think? Are they the same thing or are they different? Who have you known that embodied love and/or
of nursing. We’re proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing where their nursing career takes them.” The World Health Organization designated 2020 as “the year of the nurse.” This observation coincides with the 200th birth anniversary of revolutionary nurse Florence Nightingale, whose leadership forever elevated the nursing profession. Throughout the year, PMMA communities will shine a spotlight on nurses as part of this global recognition. You can share your nurse story by sending an email to 2020YearoftheNurse@pmma. org. ◆ kindness? How can you reflect love and/or kindness in the way you live your life? And what can we do to make our world a better world? Change begins with one small step. My challenge to each of you who live, work and visit Salina Presbyterian Manor is to help us create a neverending current of kindness in the river of life that spreads out to all those we meet and becomes the one small step that activates positive changes in our family, our community and the world. — Chaplain Mary “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall ◆
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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
From left, sisters Mary Agnes Johnson, Judy Killian and Marilyn Dilling have enjoyed spending their retirement years at Presbyterian Manor.
Three sisters reunite at Presbyterian Manor By Marilyn Dilling, Mary Agnes Johnson and Judy Killian
Our father was a rural mail carrier for 42 years. Mother instituted a round robin letter, keeping our family connected through time and distance, and the bond that was forged so many years ago remains strong. Parents of eight daughters and raising seven, they worked hard. We were expected to help with household chores, and attending
Sunday School and church was a normal part of our upbringing in Belleville, Kan. We all had piano lessons, and a love and appreciation of music has been and continues to be an important part of our lives.
Presbyterian Manor’s marketing director, give a presentation on Presbyterian Manor living. It was impressive, resulting in we three couples putting our names on the waiting list. The rest is history.
Although our Dad had no sons of his own, he said he could not be more proud of his seven sons-inlaw than if he had chosen them himself.
The wide variety of activities and amenities provided by Presbyterian Manor keep us stimulated, content and blessed. We realize we are very fortunate that we can be this close in proximity, yet maintain our individuality. â—†
At the invitation of the Dillings, we heard Kim Fair, the then-
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February IL/AL activities at Salina Presbyterian Manor Feb. 4: Ladies Breakfast Feb. 4: Trip to Dillons Feb. 5: MC trip to Dairy Queen Feb. 6: Annual Valentine’s Dinner Feb. 7: HC trip to Olive Garden Feb. 9: Salina Symphony: “Classical Meets Jazz”
Feb. 12: Chamber After Hours
Feb. 19: MC Trip to Popeye’s
Feb. 13: Trip to Walmart
Feb. 21: Waitlist Brunch
Feb. 16: Salina Community Theatre: “Murder on the Orient Express”
Feb. 21: HC trip to Dairy Queen
Feb. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Feb. 25: Taste and Travel: Swedish Crown (Lindsborg)
Feb. 18: Bible Study Feb. 18: Trip to Dillons
Feb. 24: AL Resident Council
** Activities subject to change ◆
Feb. 11: HC Valentine’s Celebration
Feb. 18: AL Birthday Celebration
Feb. 11: Wine and Cheese Birthday Celebration
Feb. 19: Men’s Breakfast Feb. 19: IL Resident Council
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Salina artists participate in calendar signing
Artists at the Salina Presbyterian Manor signing event for the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar.
Cary Brinegar, right, signs a calendar next to “Miss Lilly of the Pond,” a photo featured in the card section. One of his drawings is also featured in the 2020 calendar.
Don Lloyd’s mixed media piece “Batik on Ginwashi Paper” is one of the works featured in the month of April. Right: Wayne Keeler received an honorable mention for his painting “Fierce Guardian.” Left: Gerald Karnes shows off “Country Parson,” which was recognized with an honorable mention. Salina Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Art is Ageless exhibit and reception features senior artists Local senior artists will be celebrated March 3 and 4 at Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E. Crawford, as the community hosts its annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and observes the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program. Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Melissa McCoy, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Salina
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community.” The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older. The Art is Ageless exhibit will be open from 2 – 6 p.m. March 3 and 4 and feature works from local artists. The public is welcome to visit the community to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in the annual calendar and note cards.
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In addition to the exhibit, Salina Presbyterian Manor will host a reception and final exhibit at the community from 4 – 6 p.m. March 5. For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. ◆