Fall 2009 - Presbyterian Homes & Services

At a Glance
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Night to Unite! continued
fire and police departments. A National
“Noon” Out event was hosted by Norris
Square. National Night Out was introduced
in 1984 by The National Association of
Town Watch, a non-profit organization
dedicated to the promotion of communitybased
crime and drug prevention. Over 40
million people nationwide participated in
this year’s event.
A Stimulus of Generosity
The Social Concerns Committee of
Boutwells Landing encouraged residents to
contribute their $250 economic stimulus
checks to the local food shelf. The initiative
followed a presentation by Cara McLain,
director of the Valley Outreach Food Shelf,
who spoke of the increasing number of
households that could no longer afford
basic daily needs, particularly food. Valley
Outreach, with cooperation from food
companies, is able to buy $9 of food for
every $1 donated. The $2,500 raised by
Boutwells Landing residents provided
$22,500 of food to distribute to area needs.
PHS communities or individuals who are
interested in contributing their stimulus
check, organizing a Stimulus Check
Donation Initiative, or another similar
project may contact the Foundation
(651-631-6132). The staff is happy to share
more about this project, put you in touch
with its organizers, and provide support
for new initiatives.
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Chanhassen families facing personal
emergencies and temporary times of need.
In addition, the recipients were blessed
with mittens, hats and scarves that were
hand-crafted by the knitters.
Judy Peters, daughter of a SummerWood
resident and group member Kay Jacome,
shopped for and delivered the coats.
They tell of a child who, upon receiving a
purple and gold Minnesota Vikings coat
with matching handmade scarf, mittens,
and hat, jumped up and over a table with
excitement and gave a big hug to the PROP
representative.
The Knitter’s Group also offers a Prayer
Shawl Ministry and creates blankets for
premature babies at Children’s Hospital.
Trekkin’ with the Twins
Walking Challenge
The 2009 Wellness Walking Challenge
followed the Minnesota Twins baseball
team to all its away games and back to
the Dome for home-stands. Residents,
staff and volunteers trekked towards the
goal of 24,250 miles, including distances
logged by swimming, using fitness
equipment, or through any forward-moving
exercise. Logging 54 miles per resident,
Beacon Hill won the first place prize in
the challenge – ten tickets to a Twins
home game.
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SummerWood Knitters Donate
Children’s Coats
31 children were warmed last winter by
the generosity of the Terrace Thursday
Knitters’ Group at SummerWood of
Chanhassen. For the past three years,
the group has purchased coats for People
Reaching Out to People (PROP), a nonprofit
agency serving Eden Prairie and
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A Liberty Dream Comes True
Elaine Erickson became the first care
center resident at Presbyterian Homes
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FALL 2009