JUNE 2024
Parsons Middle School Students Work To Brighten
The Halls of Parsons Presbyterian Manor
If you think basement halls are dark, drab places, you haven’t been to the basement of Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
There, the hallways are colorfully decorated with the creations of Parsons Middle School Fine Arts students. They started painting murals on the walls during last school year.
“We hope to continue to add to it every year,” said Kelsey Fabrycki, Parsons Middle School Fine Arts Teacher. “We hope to use our artwork to brighten the halls and the lives at Presbyterian Manor.”
The 7th and 8th graders are currently working on two murals – one is a classic car driving down a country road and the other is a German Shepherd in sunflowers.
“The students brainstorm ideas that they hope the residents and staff will enjoy,” said Fabrycki. The students will keep adding murals and once the walls are full she says they’ll keep adding to existing murals.
The residents and staff at Parsons Presbyterian Manor are loving the colorful art.
“These students are making a difference,” says Crystal Packard, Executive Director. “We love watching their ideas come to life and it’s fun to stop and admire their creations as we go about our days.” u
Tips for staying safe during summer heat
Summer is here and so is the heat. Not only do rising temperatures make life uncomfortable, they can also be life threatening.
To help keep you and your loved ones safe this season, the Center for Disease Control reminds you to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay informed.
Stay cool
• Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothing
• Stay within an air-conditioned environment as much as possible
• Limit outdoor activities to when it is the coolest
• Cut down on strenuous outdoor exercise
• Wear sunscreen— sunburns affect your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated
• Avoid hot and heavy meals
Stay hydrated
• Drink plenty of fluids—don’t wait until you’re thirsty (if your doctor limits how much you drink, be sure to check first)
• Stay away from sugary or alcoholic beverages
• Replace salt and lost minerals with sport drinks (if you are a low-salt diet, check with your doctor before taking any supplements)
• Provide plenty of water for your pets
Stay informed
• Check your local news or weather app for extreme heat alerts
• Learn the signs and symptoms of heatrelated illness
• Keep an eye on those at risk—infants, those dealing with a chronic illness and overweight individuals u
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Parsons Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Parsons 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 Crystal Packard, executive 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.
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The program encourages Parsons Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition. u
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Parsons Presbyterian Manor hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:
Best of Show professional: Lois Kay Vail, “Water Lilies II”
Best of Show amateur: Walter Keener, “Reminiscent Music”
People’s Choice professional: Lois Kay Vail, “Hibiscus”
People’s Choice amateur: Jane Parish, “Kămămă”
Judge’s Choice professional: Connie Jewett, “Seasons”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Antonio Muñoz, “Carolina Lily”
Christmas professional: Lorraine Evert, “Snowman on a Snowy Day”
Christmas amateur: Karen Hardesty, “Baby Bears”
Fiber Arts amateur: Karen Hardesty, “Grandma’s Garden”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Walter Keener, “Reminiscent Music”
Painting professional: Lois Kay Vail, “Hibiscus”
Painting amateur: Jane Parish, “Kămămă”
Photography professional: Max Good, “Monarch on Swamp Milkweed”
Photography amateur: Annette Tucker, “Shadows and Silhouettes”
Quilting amateur: Antonio Muñoz, “Carolina Lily”
Sculpture/3-D amateur: Lois Kay Vail, “Weary Angel”
“Water Lilies II”
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“Hibiscus”
“Kămămă”
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“Shadows and Silhouettes”
“Weary Angel”
“Baby Bears”
“Monarch on Swamp Milkweed”
“Snowman on a Snowy Day”
“Grandma’s Garden”
“Carolina Lily”
“Seasons”
“Reminiscent Music”
3501 Dirr Ave.
Parsons, KS 67357-2220
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Staff Spotlight: Karen Haynes
Please join us in welcoming business office manager Karen Haynes to the Parsons Presbyterian Manor team!
Karen comes to us after spending time with Good Samaritan Society in a similar role.
“When the position at Parsons Presbyterian Manor came open it was the perfect fit,” she said.
Karen said she loves her co-workers and the residents.
“The residents always involved in some kind of activity and they’re just wonderful people,” she said.
Karen is married with two children and one grandchild. u
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