Salina Community Matters – May 2023

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Salina Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Salina 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 Cathy Boos, 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.”

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.

Meet your new executive director –Melissa Brumbaugh!

Salina Presbyterian Manor has a sterling reputation and is wellpositioned for the future. So says new executive director Melissa Brumbaugh, who joined the team in March.

“The staff and residents have been wonderful,” said Brumbaugh. “Everyone has been very welcoming.”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Jean Hamilton, “365 Challenge”

People’s

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Brumbaugh has been in the industry since 2004, though she did have a brief stint with a school district when her kids were younger. As for senior living, what started out as a part-time role in medical records eventually led her to get her administrator’s license.

“I was in a similar role at another community and now I’m very excited to be at Salina,” she said. “This community has a wonderful reputation, so we’d like to continue to provide the quality of care that we’re known for.”

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Get the latest on visitation and COVID-19 at our campus at SalinaPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19.

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Salina Presbyterian Manor Best of Show professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #2” Best of Show amateur: Loretta Jilka, “Farmers Wife” People’s Choice amateur: Sharon Root, “Evening Safari” Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Could I Have This Dance”
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OUR TEAM

Executive Director

Melissa Brumbaugh mbrumbaugh@pmma.org

Director of Sales & Marketing

Cathy Boos cboos@pmma.org

Director of Nursing

Amanda Dean adean@pmma.org

Assisted Living Director

Lacey Hasker lhasker@pmma.org

Life Enrichment Director

Jeni Blair jblair@pmma.org

Business Office Director Afton Luetters-Buhrle abuhrle@pmma.org

Human Resources Director

Tammy Lockhart tlockhart@pmma.org

Environmental Services Director

Anthony DeLaurentis adelaurentis@pmma.org

Director of Dining Services

Charles Singleton charles.singleton@curahospitality.com

May Birthdays

Take a few moments to help us celebrate this month’s special residents!

Joyce Wiese

May 01

Virginia Ruselowski May 08

Millicent Triplett

Jerry Schuetz

Marie Scott

Neola O'Neal

Ken Jennison

Pat Hill

Connie Johnson

Elsie Swanson

May 13

May 14

May 15

May 17

May 21

May 23

May 23

May 30

Happy Anniversary

John and Marilyn Hunt 20 Years May 03, 2003

Loren and Donna Marler 68 Years May 31, 1955

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AprilEmployeeoftheMonth: LisaAnderson

Congratulations to Lisa Anderson, Employee of the Month for April.

Lisa works in healthcare as a Registered Nurse and is our MDS Coordinator. Lisa is a graduate from Cloud County Community College.

She enjoys reading, camping, fishing, and traveling.

Lisa has two sons, Nathan and Aaron. She also has 3 grandchildren: Braxten, Treghan, and Addison. Fun Fact: Lisa plays the flute.

We are beyond proud to have Lisa on the SPM team!

Please congratulate Lisa when you see her.

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Community Matters

785-825-1366 ◆ Fax: 785-825-6554 2601 E. Crawford Salina, KS 67401-3898 SalinaPresbyterianManor.org

is published monthly for residents and friends of Salina Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: cboos@PMMA.org

Melissa Brumbaugh, executive director Cathy Boos, sales and marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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Winners in the Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

Best of Show professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #2”

Best of Show amateur: Loretta Jilka, “Farmers Wife”

People’s Choice amateur: Sharon Root, “Evening Safari”

People’s Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Could I Have This Dance”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Jean Hamilton, “365 Challenge”

Judge’s Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Could I Have This Dance”

Christmas amateur: Phyllis Johnson, “Visions of Santa”

Christmas professional: Stan Lauer, “Peace on Earth”

Drawing amateur: Wayne Keeler, “Jasmine”

Drawing professional: Craig Boyers, “Self Portrait at 77”

Fiber Arts amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Shawl”

Fiber Arts professional: Janie Tubbs, “Double Pie Basket”

Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Witchy Moon”

Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Judith Greenwood, “Sticks and Leaves and a Polka Dot Tablecolth”

Needlework amateur: Phyllis Johnson, “Let Us Give Thanks”

Painting amateur: Sharon Root, “Evening Safari”

Painting professional: Barb Culley, “Kansas Beauty”

Photography amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Scenic Colorado Train”

Photography professional: Gerald Karnes, “Back Yard Sanctuary”

Quilting amateur: Loretta Jilka, “Farmers Wife”

Quilting professional: Kristy Yenkey, “Blooming Garden”

Sculpture/3-D amateur: Raymond Rock, “Truck Bank #1”

Sculpture/3-D professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #2”

Christmas amateur: Phyllis Johnson, “Visions of Santa”

Christmas professional: Stan Lauer, “Peace on Earth”

Photography amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Scenic Colorado Train”

Mixed Media/Crafts

amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Witchy Moon”

Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Judith Greenwood, “Sticks and Leaves and a Polka Dot Tablecolth”

Needlework amateur: Phyllis Johnson, “Let Us Give Thanks”

Drawing amateur: Wayne Keeler, “Jasmine”

Drawing professional: Craig Boyers, “Self Portrait at 77”

Fiber Arts amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Shawl”

Photography professional: Gerald Karnes, “Back Yard Sanctuary”

Quilting professional: Kristy Yenkey, “Blooming Garden”

Painting professional: Barb Culley, “Kansas Beauty”

Fiber Arts professional: Janie Tubbs, “Double Pie Basket”

Sculpture/ 3-D amateur: Raymond Rock, “Truck Bank #1”

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Live demonstrations at Art is Ageless event

This year, Salina added demonstrators as part of its Art is Ageless® event. Glenn Knak and Janie Tubbs showed off their artistic talents for exhibit attendees. They both were winners in the Art is Ageless competition and will be competing with their wood carving and basket weaving. u

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MAY 2023

PHILANTHROPY UPDATE

PMMA Department of Giving

Donor Spotlight - Bill Knox

Bill Knox is passionate about PMMA’s Employee Scholarship Program, and thinks it is great that Salina Presbyterian Manor can offer financial help to staff who want to further their career and better their lives.

“Not all employees can afford to pump up their education. The Employee Scholarship Program gives them a chance to get a promotion, or work their way up, and to get a degree to better their lives and provide for themselves and their families,” said Bill. “This gives me and the other residents an opportunity to make Salina Presbyterian Manor a better place to live,” he said.

A Legacy of Education

Charles and Susan Koehn

At PMMA, we value our employees and we know you do too. Many years ago, in an effort to celebrate and retain the best talent in our communities, the late Charles and Susan Koehn

established an endowment to assist employees seeking to gain certification, licensure or a degree from an accredited educational program. Today, 17 years later, more than 700 PMMA employees have received scholarships to help them achieve their education goals and dreams.

You too can show your appreciation and support to staff with a gift to the Employee Scholarship Program. To learn more, and make a gift, visit the front desk today.

2022 by the #s:

Total Raised: $113,973

Total Donors: 225

Total Volunteers: 78

Total Raised in All PMMA Communities: $274,872

346 lives changed

Esther Njuguna, center, a 2022 scholarship recipient with Aberdeen Village leadership

PMMA at a Glance

Aberdeen Ridge - Colorado Springs, CO

We’re excited to bring a new retirement community choice to Colorado Springs. With construction scheduled to be completed in 2023, Aberdeen Ridge offers amenity-rich independent living and assisted living, and a warm and comfortable neighborhood supported by memory care

KDOT Grant Update

Eligible PMMA communities participate in the Section 5310 Specialized Transportation program through KDOT.

Grants are awarded annually for transit vehicles and equipment such as wheelchair lifts, ramps, operating expenses, and maintenance. In 2022, nine communities received grants totaling $53,000. These communities were Arkansas City, Topeka, Emporia, Clay Center, Newton, Salina, Parsons, Lawrence, and Manor of the Plains.

Board of Trustees Spotlight - Mrs. Pat Cook

"I'm new to the board this year. I am a registered nurse, now retired, but I spent a number of years working in the field of gerontology. Working in this field can be a very rewarding experience. Thank you for all you do for the residents. I wish you well, and I look forward to meeting you." Pat

"Changing Dementia Care, One Mind At A Time."

As dementia and Alzheimer's continues to impact more senior baby boomers, PMMA is pleased to announce that we will be implementing the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) method to assist our residents with dementia. The PAC program focuses on building awareness, knowledge and skill with our staff and resident family members on how to communicate with residents with dementia.

The PAC program also referred to as the Teepa Snow method is a common sense approach in care for residents with dementia. For more information, visit their website at www.teepasnow.com.

PMMA will be providing staff training at all of our communities over the next few months. In addition, PMMA will also be providing classes on the PAC program for interested family members. Watch for available dates and times in your community.

Robert S. Bonney, Kansas City, MO

Gary D. Brennecke, Parsons, KS

Pat Cook, Wildwood, MO

Nancy Duling, Wichita, KS

Dan Harris, Dodge City, KS

Aaron Morrison, Salina, KS

PMMA Board of Trustees

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