Commun ty Matters Sterling Presbyterian Manor
New giving option now available
Your old vehicle could help “drive” the Good Samaritan Program at a Presbyterian Manor senior living community of your choice.
You can donate your car, truck, boat or other unneeded vehicle through PMMA’s new vehicle donation program. When you call the toll-free number, we’ll arrange to pick up the vehicle, even if it’s not running.You will need to provide your vehicle’s title with the vehicle. Its sale price is then tax deductible.You can consult IRS Publication 526 to help you figure its current value. GIVING OPTION
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Resident Spotlight:
Gerald Proffitt, traveling man Summer is a time that brings fond memories of travels once taken. Resident Gerald Proffitt is one resident who recalls many adventures. “Bus tours seem to be a popular way to travel. All the planning is done for you. I made the most of the service, going on seven different tours with my wife using the services of Please Go Away Tours out of Great Bend, Kansas,” said Gerald.
Gerald Proffitt believes he was very lucky to get to travel.
Gerald and his wife, Twila, traveled a lot. They visited places as nearby as Amarillo, Texas, to as exotic as a cruise to Puerto Rico. Gerald says his most memorable trip was the “Fall Foliage Tour” he and Twila took one September. The trip first brought them to Hannibal, Mo., then to Chicago, Ill. They then went to Niagra Falls in NewYork and then over to Maine. From Maine, the bus was put on a ferry to Nova Scotia. As they trekked through Canada, they went through major cities including Toronto and the Province of Quebec. The trip would eventually lead them into Michigan, where they were ferried to Milwaukee, Wis., and eventually made the final trip home.
When all was said and done, the trip had lasted 16 days. Gerald recalled that though the trips were long, the bus never travelled more than 300 miles in a day. He remarked that he is extremely fortunate to have been able to travel as much as he did in his life.
Coming up in Community Matters:
Donating your vehicle is a win/win. It becomes a tax deduction for you, and it helps support the Good Samaritan Program at Presbyterian Manor.
July 2015
In an upcoming Community Matters, we’ll be focusing on senior safety, fall prevention and Grandparents’ Day. How do you keep your balance? What have you found to be most helpful in aging strong and avoiding injuries as you age? What’s your favorite thing about being a grandparent or great-grandparent? What wisdom do you want to pass along to the next generation? If you’d like to share your thoughts or memories, contact Cindy Moore to share your idea. Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
Resident Survey Across all levels of living, residents report positive relationships with staff and would recommend Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) to a friend. The PMMA resident survey is a proud 11-year tradition that shows our commitment to resident input from PMMA communities in Kansas and Missouri. As we examine the survey results, it is important to thank YOU — our residents — for giving your opinions. Because of you, our mission is an important part of every day.
Quality of life: challenge accepted Assisted living resident responses about lifestyle and care:
4.15 4.37 4.38 4.34
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out of 5 Quality care: mission possible Health care resident responses about nursing staff:
4.32 4.23 4.21 4.15 out of 5 2 COMMUNITY MATTERS JULY 2015
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To make your vehicle donation or for more information, call toll free, seven days a week, at 844-490-GIVE (4483), or go to SterlingPresbManor-CarDonations.org and choose “Donate Now” to access the online form.
Vehicles need to be intact and in towable condition. Exceptions to the program are vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing.
The PMMA Good Samaritan Program provides financial assistance to residents at any of the 18 communities, who exhaust their funds through no fault of their own. Thank you for considering a gift to help our residents who have a financial need.
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Sterling Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Mike Rajewski, executive director Cindy Moore, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact cmoore@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-278-3651 Fax: 620-278-3581 Address: 204 W. Washington, Sterling, KS 67579-1614 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. SterlingPresbyterianManor.org
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