Licensed vocational nurse Serena Pereyda has been awarded the 2019 scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Pereyda will put this scholarship to good use as she completes the LVN to RN program at Galen College of Nursing, where she is currently enrolled.

Pereyda is the third winner of this prestigious award. Generous donors established the scholarship in 2017 to honor the organization’s retiring president and CEO of 26 years. The program reflects Alvin Loewenberg’s and Morningside’s commitment to help employees achieve their educational and career goals in pursuit of nursing excellence.

“Serena shares the strong values that set Morningside apart,” said Irene Salinas, vice president of clinical services, “and she is determined to give even more of herself to residents and fellow caregivers. Serena really is our mission in action.”

This scholarship means much more than a check to Pereyda, who aspires to continue her education and eventually become a nurse practitioner.

“This scholarship will help push me into the next level of nursing and expand not only my knowledge, but also my future opportunities,” she wrote in her application.

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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