More than Nursing - Much More!

This week has been one of those weeks where we demonstrate the old myth that Franklin United Methodist Community is just a "nursing home", is truly outdated, and should be gone forever.

We held our annual Country Fair where hundreds of residents and volunteers enjoyed corn dogs, cotton candy, carnival games, ice cream, root beer floats, and exotic animals provided by the "Silly Safari" group.  When was the last time you saw or got to pet a large owl, a couple of snakes, a lizard, or even a skunk?  That's what our folks did on campus.

Another day, residents and staff learned more about the world and our country's problem of Human Trafficking and modern day slavery, through a presentation by an Indiana organization called "Purchased".   A hard subject to hear and think about - but a reality and our people want to stay informed and do something about injustices in our community, our country, and the world.  FUMC is partnering with Purchased for a "United for One" fun run and walk on October 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.  Our campus will take on the atmosphere of a "street fair" and have fun things to do, along with helping to raise awareness for this problem that continues to grow in today's society.  Please join us!

The next day, we enjoyed a reception for two or our cottage home residents, Jess Shively and Betty Blakely, who have volunteered at the Johnson Memorial Health for over 18 years!  They were honored by Indiana's Lieutenant Governor as recipients of the Golden Hoosier Award, the highest honor the State of Indiana gives to seniors for their service to the Community.

We capped off the week with having an old fashion "Corn Roast" where we grilled out 500 ears of corn and had a social to eat and visit with others on our campus where more than 550 call home.

Sound like a "nursing home"?  I don't think so!  Come visit and see for yourself!!