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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Kristen Pedigo, activity 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.”
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April 2019
Presbyterian Manor of Mid-America system to celebrate 70 years On April 19, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Our first very first community opened in Newton, Kansas, on April 19, 1949, nearly two years after ninetyyear-old Alice Kalb of El Dorado, Kansas, asked the United Presbyterian Synod if it would consider opening a home for the aged. A small exploratory committee looked at the idea and determined it had merit.
the United Presbyterian Synod to open a To raise funds for the Newton home for the aged. effort, a dedicated offering throughout the synod took place on Mother’s Day in 1948. The practice of raising funds for Presbyterian Manors on Mother’s Day continues today. The first resident, Mrs. Frances Belle Townsend of Smith Center, Kansas, moved into the first Presbyterian home for the aged on April 19. Alice Kalb moved in on April 21, and lived there until her death in 1951.
In 1947, Alice Kalb, at the age of 90, asked
When it came time to name this new establishment, the committee did not choose to name it the Presbyterian Home for the Aged. Instead, based on the separate suggestions of two women—Mrs. Mary Page of Topeka and Grace Derby of Manhattan, it was named Newton Presbyterian Manor. Grace later lived at Presbyterian Manor in Newton until her death in 1966.
“Total Eclipse” by Frances Benson was named Best of Show, amateur division.
Alice’s dream has turned into a network of 17 senior living communities across Kansas and Missouri with more than 2,400 residents, and the mission of the organization remains true to its core: to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. PMMA has plans to extend its mission into Colorado with the proposed development of Aberdeen Ridge in Colorado Springs.
Winners in the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition Best of Show, Amateur: “Total Eclipse” by Frances Benson
Frances learned to quilt from her mother 40 years ago. She creates all of her pieces by machine. Frances created Total Eclipse in 2018 and used the paper piecing technique. This technique is a slow process, but the result is very precise points and design. Frances is 77 years old and lives in Clay Center.
“Red Bird” by Marjorie Grator placed first in amateur drawing.
Judge’s Choice, Amateur: “Leaves of Utility Park” by Arlene Habluetzel
Drawing, Amateur:
Arlene picked up leaves from the Utility Park walking trail. She drew “Leaves of Utility Park” by Arlene Habluetzel placed first in amateur painting and was named the Judges’ Choice.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Christian Gilbert , executive director
To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kristin Pedigo, life enrichment director kpedigo@pmma.org Telephone: 785-632-5646 Fax: 785-632-5874 Address: 924 Eighth St., Clay Center, KS 67432-2620
several different kinds and painted them in watercolor. Arlene is 83 years old and lives at Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center.
Painting, Amateur: 1st – “Leaves of Utility Park” by Arlene Habluetzel 2nd– “Oak Hill Town Center” by Arlene Habluetzel. Arlene painted this watercolor during an art class from a photograph of her choosing.
1st – “Red Bird” by Marjorie Grator. Marjorie created this work in 2019 with colored pencils. She enjoys sewing and crocheting as well as other artwork. Marjorie is 96 years old and lives in Leonardville, Kan.
2nd – “Flowers and Fairies” by Lorraine Oman. Lorraine created this work in 2019 with colored pencils. She likes to draw, sew, cook, and bake. Lorraine is 87 years old and lives in Leonardville.
3rd – “Childhood Home” by Marjorie Nutsch. Marjorie drew her childhood home with pencil in 2019. She grew up in this home just north of Morrowville, Kan. She has many
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“Childhood Home” by Marjorie Nutsch was third in amateur drawing.
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“Hexie Quilt Hanging” by Shirley Pfizenmaier placed third in amateur quilting.
on quilted fabric. Shirley is 86 and lives in Clay Center. “Sunset” by Fern Turner placed first in amateur photography.
memories about that farmhouse. Marjorie is 97 years old and lives in Washington, Kan. Photography, Amateur:
1st – “Sunset” by Fern Turner. Fern created this work in 2015 with his camera. He stood on the front porch of their home in Miltonvale, Kan. His front porch faced west. Fern is 94 years old and lives at Presbyterian Manor.
“Bargello Study” by Frances Benson was first place in amateur quilting.
from high school events to make this tshirt quilt. This is the third t-shirt quilt made for family. Verna arranged the tshirts and a quilting machine stitched them together. Verna’s granddaughter is a sophomore at KSU and majors in Animal Science. Verna is 80 years old and lives in Clay Center.
Quilting, Amateur:
1st – “Bargello Study” by Frances Benson. Frances created this quilt in 2018. She continually likes to try new patterns and techniques. This quilt is a Bargello style quilt where strips of fabric are sewn together to form a tube. The tube is cut into various widths and sewn to make stair-step patterns.
2nd – “T-Shirt Quilt” by Verna Lee Musselman. Verna Lee created this quilt in 2018 and 2019. Her granddaughter gave Verna her t-shirts LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
“T-Shirt Quilt” by Verna Lee Musselman placed second in amateur quilting.
3rd – “Hexie Quilt Hanging” by Shirley Pfizenmaier. Shirley created this quilt in 2019. She found a Hexie Quilt book at a Fabric Store. It was new to her and took a lot of hard work to make a Hexie. It was applied
Honorable Mentions: Kenneth Carlson and Betty Jones
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Clay Center Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. CLAY CENTER PRESBYTERIAN MANOR
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