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“Get into the Act” Older Americans Month 2015:
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the homeand community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
Throughout the month, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
May 2015
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Dorothy Urban won the People’s Choice award in the Art is Ageless® contest, she also won the Needlewook Category with this “Pledge of Allegiance” cross stitch.
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 Heather Germann, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists
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Verna Lee Musselman won a first place in photography for her photograph of fireworks.
Campus website gets a facelift
We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website for Clay Center Presbyterian Manor at ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org. It has been crafted to reflect the wants and needs of our site visitors.
Brooke Germann volunteers at CCPM when she's on school breaks. She calls bingo, does nails and helps with just about anything the staff or residents need.
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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.
Mike Derousseau, executive director Heather Germann, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Heather Germann, hgermann@pmma.org.
Telephone: 785-632-5646 Fax: 785-632-5874 Address: 924 Eighth St., Clay Center, KS 67432-2620
Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org
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You will immediately notice the streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, 24 hours a day.
Three things you'll LOVE about our new website:
• Homepage - at a glance, you'll find contact information and direct access to information about our care levels and living options. • Floor plans - you can now view floor plans for independent and assisted living residences online.
• Resources - you'll find a variety of resources to assist you with researching and deciding on a senior living community.You'll even discover your next steps to becoming a Clay Center Presbyterian Manor resident!
We will be continually expanding our online content to bring you updated and relevant information, so we encourage you to bookmark it and check back often.
Start exploring:
• Learn about upcoming events and activities on campus. • Discover tools to help you evaluate senior living communities. • Read about our residents.
Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.
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prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”
Winners in the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Best of Show: Shirley Pfizenmaier, “Peonies and Delphiniums” counted cross stitch
People’s Choice: Dorothy Urban, “Child’s Prayer”
needlework
Christmas (amateur): Shirley Pfizenmaier,
“Chickadees” felt Christmas stocking
Fiber Arts (amateur): Bessie Lilley, “Star Doily”
Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Dorothy Parry,
“Scherenschnette” (paper cutting)
Needlework (amateur): Dorothy Urban, “Pledge of
Allegiance” cross stitch/embroidery
Painting (amateur): Lorene Peterson, “Peaceful
Pasture”
Photography (amateur): Verna Lee Musselman,
“Fireworks”
Dorothy Parry was an Art is Ageless winner in the mixed media/crafts category.
Quilting (amateur): Billie Swenson, “Quilted Heart
Circle”
Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities 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.
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 Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’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.
Lorene Peterson’s painting “Peaceful Pasture” was the winning painting. CLAY CENTER PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 3
Coming up in Community Matters:
In a future issue of Community Matters, we will be focusing on summer travel. Were you a summer traveler? Do you have a great vacation story or travel story to tell? Contact Heather Germann, marketing director,to share your idea.Your story may be selected for your community newsletter.
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Tulips help to ‘grow’ Good Samaritan Program
Colorful paper tulips – each representing a gift to the Good Samaritan Program for Benevolent Care – are adding to the spring decorations at PMMA’s senior living communities. Prior donors received a mailing in April, inviting a gift in honor or tribute to a special woman in their lives. A paper tulip was included. The tulip may be returned with the gift to the PMMA campus of the donor’s choice. Tulips will be displayed through May. The Good Samaritan Program assists PMMA residents who have run out of funds through no fault of their own. To make a gift and hang a tulip, contact your local PMMA campus.
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