Commun ty Matters Kansas City Presbyterian Manor
Kansas City Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements
Kansas City Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica for reaching goals in fiscal year 2014, July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
The recognition came through PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 18 locations to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards.
To receive an emerald, a campus has to meet its goals in all 11 areas. Certificates of recognition were given out to campuses that reached their goals in one or more category. Kansas City was recognized for meeting marketing and occupancy goals.
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Art therapist brings passion to her profession
February 2015
By Julie Roush, Art Therapist
Hello my name is Julie Roush, and I am an art therapist practicing at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor. I graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in art therapy. Emporia State is the only master’s art therapy program in the state. I have been contracting with NaturallyYours Traveling Art Therapy since the spring of 2007.
I have always enjoyed art and thought Julie Rousch, art therapist at psychology was interesting. My undergraduate Kansas City Presbyterian adviser recommended that I talk to the new Manor. professor for the art therapy department, and I just knew that is the direction I wanted to go. I get to explore various ways to make art accessible for each person I work with as well as see the different ways they can benefit emotionally, spiritually and physically. When the people I work with experience success so do I. It may not look the same each time – and to an observer it may just seem like another art class – but there is always more going on.
Yvonne Sanders watercolors during an Art Therapy session.
Art therapy often provides a way for participants to reclaim a small feeling of independence and freedom that comes with making choices. It gives everyone the chance to be creative. Art therapy also allows an open door for residents to build relationships,
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converse and express themselves creatively in a way they may not have since they were much younger. Sometimes, a participant can tell you exactly what he or she wants to put on that page, the size, the shape, the color and the placement but does not have the dexterity to do the physical work. However, the work is actually already done because they are using their minds to design exactly what they want. I see a spark of excitement in their eyes when I visit each and make it super easy for those on that floor to join the group. walk in. There are no requirements to be part I have been coming to Presbyterian of the group other than a desire to Manor since January 2014. I am enjoy the hour creating. I bring in a scheduled to be here the second and variety of tasks, painting, drawing, clay fourth Thursdays at 10 a.m. I am and sometimes collage. Currently we rotating through the various floors to are gearing up for the Art is Ageless show in May. Keep in mind that you do not have to be an artist to participate. ®
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Kansas City Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Peatric Gates, executive director Charley Lewis, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Charley at clewis@pmma.org. Telephone: 913-334-3666 Fax: 913-334-2904 Address: 7850 Freeman, Kansas City, KS 66112-2133 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. KansasCityPresbyterianManor.org
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Ann Davis enjoys the art therapy at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor.
Anyone who would like to participate should let the activity person for their floor know they are interested or contact Tina Ashford.
I enjoy my time working with Presbyterian Manor residents and look forward to meeting some new faces that may not have known about this program. Thanks for letting me share a little about what our program is about.
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values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is celebrating 65 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri.
For more information about Kansas City Presbyterian Manor, contact Marketing Director Charley Lewis at 620-442-8700 or 913-334-3666 or clewis@pmma.org.
Bruce Shogren, PMMA CEO, left, and Doug Yoder, PMMA chief operating officer, right, present Peatric Gates, executive director, with the Emerald Award recognition.
New community arises from growing senior need This month, we continue to look back at 65 years of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America with the birth of Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan.
In 1996, Presbyterians in Johnson County were convinced there was a need for a new Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus in the Greater Kansas City area, and specifically in Johnson County. At the time, there were no Christian-based nonprofit senior living communities offering the full continuum of care in Johnson County. A 37-acre tract of land just east of West 119th Street and Ridgeview Road in Olathe was donated for the project. Dr. Robert Meneilly steered a committee of local and church leaders in the “Building for Our Future” campaign for Aberdeen Village.
A sign announces Aberdeen Village is coming soon. PMMA CEO Bill Ward speaks at the dedication of Aberdeen Village.
“Be of Good Cheer” committee members honoring the work of Dr. Bob Meneilly.
The project included a three-story building for 90 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living suites in a two-story building, and a 60-bed health care center with 15 spaces reserved for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Construction began in 1999. Aberdeen Village opened its doors in May 2001 as the 17th campus for Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.
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February full of fun events:
Feb. 11 and 25: K-State Extension office nutrition classes
Feb. 13: Valentine’s Day Party at 3 p.m. in the chapel with entertainer Roger Freed. King and queen nominees honored and winner announced.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Candy Bingo at 2 p.m. in the chapel
Feb. 17: Mardi Gras Party at 2 p.m. in the chapel Feb. 18: Ash Wednesday
Feb. 19: Chinese NewYear party (Year of the Sheep) at 10 a.m. in the chapel with entertainer Ashley Cooper
Please check out the Activity Calendar for details about upcoming events and outings. Extra calendars located at the front receptionist desk.
Save the date, art is great
Our Art is Ageless exhibit is scheduled for Friday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel.
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Coming up in Community Matters: Community Matters will be looking forward to the change in seasons to spring and preparing for Easter. We’re looking for residents with a story to tell.
• What’s your favorite March Madness memory? • Who’s your favorite baseball team? Why? What’s your favorite baseball memory?"
• What does spring mean to you? What do you remember about spring as a child or adult? • What’s your favorite Easter memory?
If you have a story to tell, contact Charley Lewis to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter. 4 COMMUNITY MATTERS FEBRUARY 2015