Lawrence Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Lawrence 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 Desi Flerlage, executive 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.”
Winners in the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:
Best of Show professional: Jewell Willhite, “Purple Cabbage”
Best of Show amateur: John Boyer, “Toby Keith”
People’s Choice amateur: Donna Russell, “Goose Parade”
People’s Choice professional: Barbara Hall, “Iris in Mexican Vase”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Donna Russell, “Wolf Pack”
Judge’s Choice professional: Jewell Willhite, “Arkansas Autumn”
Drawing amateur: Karen Henry, “Poised”
Drawing professional: David McCuistion, “Mother and Daughter”
Fiber Arts amateur: Ellie Unruh, “Huck
Lace Fabrication”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Lynne Chase, “Spring”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Marsha Poholsky, “Descent”
Needlework amateur: Angela Lowe, “Autumn Harvest”
Painting amateur: Fred Mersmann, “Wetlands”
Painting professional: Jewell Whillhite, “Purple Cabbage”
Photography amateur: Michel Watkins, “Japanese White-eye (Warbler)”
Quilting amateur: Marsha Fowler, “Hearts Afire”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Tom Adamson, “Old Man” u
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God’s Nearness
By Rev Richard Russell, ChaplainAs I write this article, I am sitting by my wife’s bed in the local hospice house. She is nearing the end of her battle with cancer. She and I have spoken a lot recently about how God is very near to us. This made me think of a familiar old hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee.”
In the first stanza, it says “Nearer my God to thee, nearer to thee, even though it be a cross, that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer my God to thee, nearer my God thee.” We have certainly had a difficult cross to bear throughout these months. But God’s nearness has been the thing to help us through. He says in His word, as you draw nearer to me, I draw nearer to you.
In the second stanza, it says, “If like the wanderer, the sun goes down, darkness be over me, my rest a stone, yet in my dreams I’d be, nearer my God to thee, nearer my God to thee.” In our dark days that we have journeyed through, it has been the tenderness of God’s care and love that has been our support. The psalmist said, “He loves you with everlasting love, and underneath are His everlasting arms.” We truly have sensed Him holding us in His love. The third stanza says, “There let
Chaplain – continued from page 1
the way appear, steps unto heaven, all that thou sendeth me, in mercy giveth, angels to beckon me, nearer my God to thee, nearer my God to thee.” We know because of faith and God’s promises that He has gone to prepare a place for us. And we can look forward to the wonderous things that will bring. In the last stanza, the old hymn says, “Or if on joyful wing, cleaving the sky, sun moon and stars forgot, upward I fly, still all my song shall be, nearer my God to thee, nearer my God to thee.” My wife looks forward to hearing those words from Jesus Himself, “well done my good and faithful servant, enter into all that I have prepared for you.” We know that will bring perfect healing, perfect joy, and perfect peace. So, our hope for you dear reader is that you too would draw nearer to the Lord, and find His loving grace to be sufficient for your every need. u
Join us for a Sip & See on May 22nd!
Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit for Lawrence Presbyterian Manor? We’re having our next Sip & See event on May 22nd. It’s a great opportunity to see what life at The Manor is all about while enjoying some light refreshments!
Join us from 3 – 4 p.m. and get a glimpse into what living your best life in retirement looks like! u
Art is Ageless – continued from page 1
Drawing professional: David McCuistion, “Mother and Daughter”
Drawing amateur: Karen Henry, “Poised”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Donna Russell, “Wolf Pack”
Judge’s Choice professional: Jewell Willhite, “Arkansas Autumn”
People’s Choice professional: Barbara Hall, “Iris in Mexican Vase”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Lynne Chase, “Spring”
Painting amateur: Fred Mersmann, “Wetlands”
Photography amateur: Michel Watkins, “Japanese White-eye (Warbler)”
Fiber Arts amateur: Ellie Unruh, “Huck Lace Fabrication”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Marsha Poholsky, “Descent”
Needlework amateur: Angela Lowe, “Autumn Harvest”
Quilting amateur: Marsha Fowler, “Hearts Afire”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Tom Adamson, “Old Man”
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Just Ask: Selling Your Home 101
Mark your calendars for June 15th at 2 p.m. for our next “Just Ask” event, featuring Terresha Dinkel of BD Real Estate Solutions. The event, Selling Your Home 101, will allow attendees to ask questions regarding everything from selling your house to getting ready for the next chapter of life.
Tell a friend, bring a loved one or drop by solo. We’re excited to see you as we all learn more about this important subject! u
