Commun ty Matters Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
COMING UP IN COMMUNITY MATTERS:
Everyone has a story to tell
independence Day marks the middle of summer and holds many fond and patriotic memories. Do you have a memorable Fourth of July story to tell? For seniors, maintaining independence is important to quality of life. How do you maintain your independence while living on a senior living campus? What did you gain by moving to the campus? What surprised you about campus life?
May 2016
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 Heather germann, 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.” ART CONTiNUeD ON pAge 3
Best in Show—Flowering Garden Quilt by Shirley Pfizenmaier .
if you’ve got a story to share about independence, contact contact Heather germann, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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Sculpture/3-D –Ladies birdhouse by Sharon Reed
Fiber Arts – Rose Corner Doily by Bessie Lilley
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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
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Thank you to our sponsors! Good Samaritan Benefactor Cott Family Farms; Henry Hogs LTD; Roth Farms; Laree Mugler
Good Samaritan Contributor Clay Center Rotary Club; Hoovers Jewelry; Union State Bank; United Bank & Trust
Good Samaritan Supporter American Sealants; Avery Autoparts; Bluestem Electric; Citizens National Bank; Clay Center Auto Parts; Clay Center Family Dentistry; Clay County Medical Center; Clay County National Bank; Court Street Veterinary; Gate 9 Graphics; Green Team Clay Center; Heilman Insurance Agency; Leiszler Oil; Mayos; Nelson’s Landing; Panera Bread; Patterson Healthmart; Perfection Autobody; Ray’s Applemarket; Reeves & Stoppel Optometry; Ryan & Mullin P.A.
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Winners in the Clay Center presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: painting—Myer gibson by Lorene peterson
Drawing—Do Das Lady by Darlene Shadle Sculpture/3-D—Ladies birdhouse by Sharon Reed Mixed Media—Quilling by Norma graham
Needlework—Lord’s Supper by Dorothy Urban
Mixed Media—Quilling by Norma Graham
Fiber Arts—Rose Corner Doily by Bessie Lilley
Drawing – Do Das Lady by Darlene Shadle
Quilt—evening Star by Verna Lee Musselman
Best in Show—Flowering garden Quilt by Shirley pfizenmaier
people’s Choice—pansy by Doris Callaway
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.
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Needlework – Lord’s Supper by Dorothy Urban
Below right: Quilt – Evening Star by Verna Lee Musselman
Painting – Myer Gibson by Lorene Peterson CLAY CENTER PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 3
Celebrate Fitness All Year Long
Miss Kansas, Hannah Marie Wagner, brought her mentoring platform to Clay Center Presbyterian Manor on March 31. Residents and community members gathered in the multipurpose room.
On Wednesday, May 25, more than 100,000 older adults across the U.S. at more than 1,000 locations will celebrate the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. We invite you to join us on this day for an exercise class, as part of our ongoing fitness program, which meets every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-10 a.m. in the Chapel/Multipurpose room.Â
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