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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: Bell Tower Talk Dolores Brunk Official Newsletter for KMH RESIDENT SINCE DECEMBER 2017 September2018 Issue # 9 A Newsletter Publication for KMH Residents, Families, and Wichita-area Seniors. Dolores Brunk was born on December 31, 1923 in Ellsworth, Kansas. She grew up with an older sister, Dorothy Summer is coming to a close as we see children and adults return to and younger brother, Robert in Wilson, Kansas. She attended school. Many people believe that learning should be a lifelong grade school through high school in Wilson and walked every endeavor that helps to keep our minds active and curious to the massive day to school. Dolores was surrounded by family growing up amounts of information that makes up our world and our experiences. and every year they’d go out to her grandpa’s farm in Hell We are fortunate at KMH to have the opportunity to host Wichita State Creek for a family reunion. University in bringing two of their “Lifelong Learning” classes that is Dolores moved to Wichita in 1941 to work at Cessna and available for free to anyone who is 60+ years old and registers prior to continued there until 1944. In 1942 she met the love of her September 14th. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time for you life, Bob. Dolores and Bob were introduced to each other to attend these classes and earn 0.5 credits for each of them. The through a mutual friend while he was on leave from the Air “Lifelong Learning” program offers classes for seniors at several senior Force. On their first date Bob said, “I’m going to come back communities in the Wichita area. The classes being offered at KMH and marry you”. They stayed in contact for the next two years through letters (Dolores wrote to Bob every include African – American Music: From the Spiritual to Motown, single day). They also sent each other telegrams periodically. One telegram that Bob sent on Christmas or which will be held at 1:00–3:00pm on Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, Valentine’s Day gave Dolores quite a scare though, as it was delivered 5-6 months late. When the telegram and 25, and Kansas Railroads: Impact of the Iron Horse on the was delivered Dolores made her mother open it because she was afraid of the bad news that it held. However, •OUR MISSION• Sunflower State, which is being convened from 1:00–3:00pm on once it was opened and read it was good and happy news, just a few months late. When Bob returned to his To provide an active and Friday, September 7, 14, 21, and 28. These classes are excellent for home base in Georgia, Dolores took her first train ride and made her first visit out of the state of Kansas to vibrant community where those who don’t want to make a long term commitment to a class but see Bob in Savannah. Bob and Dolores got married on September 29, 1944 and a week after they were wed every person can live life want to explore something new or delve deeper in to an existing Bob was sent overseas for a year. Dolores returned home to Wichita and continued to work and write letters interest. to the fullest. to Bob until he returned to her in Kansas. Bob got out of the Air Force in 1945 and became a Service There are all sorts of avenues to learning opportunities with several that Manager for Bob Moore and Merle Yost. They welcomed their first child, Linda in 1947 and then Rob in are cost free. If being a part of a formal class doesn’t interest you but T 1953. Once her kids were born, Dolores stayed home with them and became a “homeroom mother”. She was there are topics that you want to learn more about you can check out o very fortunate to be able to be home with the kids, help at the schools, and attend field trips. Dolores and Bob the new Wichita City Library and find some books on the topic. You took many trips together and loved to travel. When thinking back to all the places might even consider using one of the computers that are in the common p she’s traveled to, she said that going to visit her daughter when she lived in Seattle living areas and conduct a search. What topics are of interest to you r was probably her favorite. There’s just so much to do there and they loved to be that you would like to learn more about? Let me know. I am always o outdoors exploring. Linda currently lives in the pavilion and Rob lives with his wife interested in what you have to say. v Julie in Valparaiso, Indiana. She has two grandkids, James and Jessica and one And speaking of wanting to hear what you are interested in, we will i granddaughter, Dharma that live in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Before moving into soon be distributing a survey to find out what type of activities you are d KMH, Dolores lived in the same house from 1953-2017 and that house sold the day interested in and would like us to provide here at e after it was put on the market! When asked what her favorite thing about KMH is, KMH. This is a fabulous opportunity to provide Dolores said “the people”. Her hobbies include crocheting, anything crafty, and your ideas and input in to making our Life a cooking. Enhancement Program the best it can be and n something you want to participate in so please Dolores’ secret to a happy life, fill them out and give us some new ideas! a “think positive and be happy.” Janice Powers, c Director of Assisted and Independent Living t i v e Monthly Remembrances… Hervey’s Corner –Hervey W. Wright III Celebrating Birthdays Celebrating September During the past three years, one question I get asked frequently is “who Coleen Schaffer, 1st Courtesy Month owns KMH?” Well, the answer is no one actually owns KMH. KMH was David Meek, 8th Football Month originally established by the leaders of the Kansas Grand Lodge and the th Order of the Eastern Star, both Masonic organizations. For many years, Velma McKinney, 19 World Alzheimer’s Month both of these groups provided almost all of the financial resources to JP Mross, 20th Labor Day operate the facility. As the shift from primarily caring for children to st caring for senior citizens, the costs to providing this service was greater JD Johnson, 21 September 3 than the Masons could provide. In addition, as federal programs Medicare and Medicaid th Ruby Hovorka, 29 Grandparents Day became active, a greater reliance on this funding source became necessary. KMH has been September 9 an official IRS 501(c)3 not-for-profit for decades. We are governed by a 9member operating board that volunteer their time and resources. As a not-for-profit, we have a mission Welcome New Residents Patriot Day statement that all staff takes very seriously. It is as follows: To provide an active and Take a moment to drop by and say September 11 vibrant community where every person can live life to the fullest. hello to your newest neighbors! Guacamole Day Below is an excerpt from LeadingAge Kansas, an association of nearly 160 not-for-profit Fred Menefee, Manor September 16 aging services providers dedicated to serving the needs of aging Kansans. Ruby Hovorka, Manor First Day of Autumn Setting the Standard: Our nation’s not-for-profit housing, community-based and long- Amy Wiechman, Manor September 22 term care service providers are on a mission. Their objective: to provide the highest quality and the most compassionate care to those they serve. By continuing a tradition of mission- International Coffee Day driven, consumer-centered management and competent hands-on care, not-for-profits set September 29 the standard in the older American housing and service continuum. Mission Driven Values: Not-for-profit organizations manage their financial resources In Memoriam… in accordance with their missions. Many not-for-profit housing and service providers were Mary Wood Celebrating Employee founded by faith-based and civic groups of rich tradition, and their longstanding values are still reflected in their governance and management. They are not driven by a daily pressure Anniversaries to increase their bottom line for owners, investors or shareholders. Quality, rather, is the barometer of a not-for-profit organization’s efforts. David Shuman (Building Services) 30 yrs Accountability: Not-for-profit organizations are accountable to voluntary boards Maria Smith (CMA) 27 yrs of directors, who donate their time and talent to ensure that ethical management, financial integrity and quality services are maintained. Not-for-profit finances are always open for Kathy Moore (Security) 19 yrs public inspection. With such information readily available on the Internet, the information is Jennifer LaBelle (CMA) 3 yrs literally at consumers’ fingertips. Not-for-profits have a responsibility to be active, Mary Swan (CNA) 3 yrs contributing members of their localities. Salina Anderson (CMA) 1 yr Kim Mathis (Security) 1 yr Quality: Not-for-profit providers have a longstanding tradition of leading with quality. A review, in combination with statistical contrasting and combining results from 82 studies that “Happiness often sneaks in compared not-for-profit and for-profit nursing homes, found that not-for-profit aging through a door you didn’t services organizations produced superior outcomes on the several quality measures. know you left open.” KMH Staff Contact Information Did you know that you can Janice Powers-Director 269-7504 buy gift certficates for the Lori Clark-Concierge 269-7623 KMH Beauty Salon and Jon Graber-Weekend Concierge 269-7623 KMH Dining Services? Anne Edmiston-Life Enhancement 269-7585 Director Jessica Schroeder-Life Enhancement 269-7658 Specialist Toji Jones-Life Enhancement Specialist 269-7508 Chaplain Connie 269-7568 Hervey Wright- Director of Development 269-7513 Caitlin Kozak- Marketing 269-7777 Kirsten Awe – Goodbye Stuff…Hello Freedom! Dining Services 269-7653 th Towers Nurse 269-7667 All gift certficates must be Wednesday, September 19 at 3:00pm David Shuman- Building Services 269-7656 purchased at the concierge Beauty Shop 269-7621 desk with cash or check Physical Therapy 269-7596 during business hours, for SEPTEMBER MOVIES Becca Hornecker- Resident Statement 269-7514 Billing any desired amount.