What’s on Our Mind

For Pat Blair, motherhood is made up of intimate moments of harmony punctuated by extended outbursts of all-out family raucousness.Growing up, it was a mutual love of music that enabled Pat to connect with her own mother and spend some quality time together.“We played piano duets together,” said Pat. “We mainly just played for ourselves. Family would be around, but it was something we did together.”When she became a mom herself, Pat infused music into the lives of her own...  Read More...

As an organization evolves and grows, so should brand awareness. In the past year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has embarked on a journey to create a brand image that could represent all its communities and provide greater brand awareness for the entire PMMA system.The challenges were great. The new mark had to reflect PMMA’s core values, mission and beliefs.  Read More...

With 60 years under her belt, Mary Burchill has a lot of experience being a mom. But when it comes to passing down advice, she hesitates knowing there can never be just one right way to raise a family.“It’s a real balance and I don’t know if there’s any secret to it,” said Mary. “I suspect every situation is different.”However, for Mary, the one universal challenge facing all new moms is just that—the whole “newness” of being responsible for another life at a time when your own uncertainties are...  Read More...

Ever wondered about the advantages of living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)? Just what do those senior living terms like independent living and assisted living mean? What are the benefits of living in a senior living community?Learn the answers to these questions and more at a free event at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor April 16.Marketing directors Curtis Jones and Angela Fonseca will explain the differences and benefits of living at a CCRC versus other senior living options.  Read More...

Are you ready to take your passion for wine to the next level? Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, for a tour of our community featuring a presentation led by a local wine expert.  Read More...