Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2020
Art is Ageless® reveal celebrated with party, artists Clay Center Presbyterian Manor celebrated the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar reveal with a wine and cheese party along with a special calendar signing with two of the featured artists, Frances Benson and Fern Turner.
Frances Benson, left, and Fern Turner are featured in the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar.
Fern Turner signs the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar page where his piece, “Sunset,” is featured.
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Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless® exhibit and reception features senior artists Local senior artists will be celebrated February 19 and 20 at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, 924 Eighth Street, as the community hosts its annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and observes the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program. Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Christi Rice, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire
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For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. For
more about Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, visit ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org or contact Christi Rice at 785-6322833 or clrice@pmma.org. u
Clay Center community.� The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older. The Art is Ageless entry deadline is February 14. The exhibit will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 20th and feature works from local artists. The public is welcome to visit the community to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in the annual calendar and note cards.
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: clrice@PMMA.org Christian Gilbert, executive director Christi Rice, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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Fans lined up to have their calendars signed at the reveal party.
Frances Benson, right, poses with her quilt, “Total Eclipse,” and her family at the reveal party.
The dining service team did a great job setting up for the calendar reveal.
Residents and guests enjoyed the wine and cheese reception.
Fern Turner, seated on the right, is surrounded by family and friends at the calendar signing.
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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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The World Health Organization designated 2020 as “the year of the nurse.” This observation coincides with the 200th birth anniversary of revolutionary nurse Florence Nightingale, whose leadership forever elevated the nursing profession. Throughout the year, PMMA communities will shine a spotlight on nurses as part of this global recognition. You can share your nurse story by sending an email to 2020YearoftheNurse@pmma.org. u
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