Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
Employees Spotlight
Sherrie Kincaid
Meet our new life enrichment director, Sherrie Kincaid!
Sherrie joined Presbyterian Manor in March 2024. She previously worked activities position at a skilled nursing facility in Ottawa, Kan. She also currently works as a Sunday nursery attendant at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence.
Sherrie is studying Art and Psychology. She is also a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. Sherrie practices a holistic lifestyle, enjoys arts & crafts, classical music, singing, playing the piano, and spending time with her daughter.
Stacey Bertz
Meet our new senior living sales director, Stacey Bertz!
Except, Stacey is not new to the community. She joined Presbyterian Manor in May 2022 as the life enrichment director – and you probably knew her as Stacey Schimmel.
She became sales director in March 2024. She has previously worked as the milieu therapist at Kids TLC, as at the time her passion was working with children. If you asked her now, she would say she is happy she made the switch to working with seniors.
She has bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Masters in Therapeutic Recreation.
Stacey recently got married and changed her name to Bertz. She enjoys being active by going hiking with her three dogs, traveling, and reading when she can! u
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.
“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Stacey Bertz, senior living sales director.
“Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over. Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:
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Best of Show amateur: Michael Watkins, “Green Sea Turtle”
Best of Show professional: Jewell Willhite, “Along the Kaw”
People’s Choice amateur: Vernis Flottman, “Colorful Strips”
People’s Choice professional: ViAnn Abel, “Fox at Sunrise”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Fred Mersmann, “The Beachcombers”
Judge’s Choice professional: Reta Caldwell, “Something Fishy”
Christmas amateur: Carolyn Johnson, “Christmas Truck Collage”
Drawing amateur: Patrick Rapp, “Distraction”
Drawing professional: Reta Caldwell, “School Is Out”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Lynne Chase, “Magic Carpet No. 1”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: ViAnn Abel, “Fox at Sunrise”
Painting amateur: Cynthis Ellis, “The Latch”
Painting professional: Jewell Willhite, “Along the Kaw”
Photography amateur: Brenda Patzel, “Iz a Mirage”
Quilting amateur: Marilou Cavin, “Delightful Daisy”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Tom Adamson, “Seated Female Figure”
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries are selected for publication in PMMA’s Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. u
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Desi Flerlage, executive director
Stacey Bertz, senior living sales director
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The Bluestem is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located in the Prairie Point towers on the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor campus. It is approximately 473 square feet and has housekeeping included. Come check it out. It may be just what you need. Reach out to Stacey Bertz at sbertz@pmma.org to learn more!
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