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Front row from left: Wilda Buffo, Jean Swanson, Sharon Shelton, Neva Wilcox. Back row from left: Dr. Steve Swaim, Iris Magnus, Colleen Cain, Jean Stockton, Sharon Ternes, Velora Bradshaw. Not pictured: Donna Thompson.
Art is Ageless® winners announced Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor has announced the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Tara Clawson, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: Jean Swanson, “Elk Falls, KS” People’s Choice: Velora Bradshaw, “Layer Cake Quilt” Drawing: Jean Swanson, “Elk Falls, KS” ART IS AGELESS, continued on page 2
May 2016
Mother’s Day 1996 By Wayne Rector, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor resident
Who can measure a mother’s love? Only God our creator, I suppose, for he has instilled this special gift in the mother of all His creation. A recent news item told of a mother cat which had rescued her five kittens from a burning building. Endowed with an undying mother’s Wayne Rector love, she braved the smoke and flames to carry her babies out one by one; setting them down outside and racing back in to get another one. When the last one was out she began to move them across the street for greater safety, whereupon firemen at the scene helped her move them. By then her eyes were blistered shut so she touched each one with her nose to make sure they were safe. At last report the “family” was doing well and the kittens were in great demand for adoption. Mothers are like that. The love and devotion of a mother is God’s gift to mankind. A mother’s love depends not on whether her children do good or not. Her heart may be gladdened or saddened by what they do, but her love will never fail. Out father, we think you so much for our mothers; for the unique love you have installed in their hearts. Bless them today and always we pray. In Jesus name, amen.
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Happy Birthday! Viola Lauck
Sandra Coggins
Eula Mae Martin
Barbara Demaree
Mary Schepers
Betty Elrod
Ada Weimer
Bob McClure
Barbara Becker
Fiber Arts: Neva Wilcox, “Knitted Shawl” Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Sharon Ternes, “The King” Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Colleen Cain, “Wings” Needlework: Donna Thompson, “A Woman’s Busy Day” Painting (professional): Jean Stockton, “Woods in Winter Light” Painting (amateur): Iris Magnus, “Kansas” Photography: Sharon Shelton, “Burst of Sunshine”
The winners were honored at a reception in March. They will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities in Kansas and Missouri to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. The Art is Ageless program encourages Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as events throughout the year.
Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, Sculpture/3-D: Steve Swaim, “Two which focus on mental, physical, Geriatric Gents” social and spiritual health. Quilting: Wilda Buffo, “Road to OU”
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Sarah Griggs, executive director Tara Clawson, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact tclawson@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-442-8700 Fax: 620-442-8224 Address: 1711 N. Fourth, Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607
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Neva’s fitness tips Neva Bahruth doesn’t mince words about fitness. It’s a priority in her life, and she thinks it should be one in yours, too. The first thing older adults should do? “They’ve got to get out of that recliner. They have to,” Neva said. Neva moved from her farm to Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in 2002, and she started attending the aerobics class almost right away. The small but dedicated group met three times a week.
quit, Neva didn’t let the class quit, too. She took over and continued teaching exercise classes off and on for another eight years. Today she still walks regularly and remains committed as ever to her physical fitness.
“What I liked was the routine,” she said. “At a certain time every day, I was devoted to what I was doing.”
To hear Neva tell it, there’s no good alternative to staying in shape. All the years she lived and worked on the farm, side by side with her husband, physical activity was just a way of life. It balanced out the hours she spent sitting at work, in the communications office for the railroad.
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more sedentary, that’s when exercise must become intentional. We asked Neva for her advice to older adults about getting and staying active. 1. Make a plan. Exercise should be an appointment you make with yourself, and don’t break, Neva said. “You have to make yourself a little plan,” for fitness, Neva continues. “Go do it first thing in the day. By that time you’ve already got yourself keyed up and going, and that’s important.” 2. Don’t wait any longer. Neva said people have told her time and again that they’re “not ready” to start exercising. To that, she says, there will never be a better time than now. “You want to enjoy what time you’ve got left and be in fairly decent shape.” 3. Focus on the long term. Neva said the best benefit anyone can gain from even a little exercise is a better quality of life. She pays attention to small steps because they do add up. “I want, every day, to feel like I’m making progress.” May is the month we celebrate both Older Americans Month and National Senior Health and Fitness Day (May 25). What a perfect time to find a workout that works for you! Check the calendar for activities at Presbyterian Manor that are a good fit for your fitness goals. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
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