Commun ty Matters Emporia Presbyterian Manor
February 2016
Art is Ageless® call for entries is underway Emporia Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held April 12-17, 2016. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2017 Art is Ageless calendar. The Art is Ageless® Program encourages Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. Having a creative outlet benefits the mind, body and spirit. “The exhibit and competition always draw a wide array of impressive artwork from talented seniors,” said Ken Hanson, marketing director. “We’re expecting this to be another great year for creativity and variety of works on exhibit.” ART IS AGELESS, continued on page 2
A meal in the life Dining room becomes a gateway to the world’s cultures For a few months now, residents at Emporia Presbyterian Manor have been traveling the globe at mealtimes. Last fall, the dining services staff launched A Meal in the Life, a yearlong program that spotlights the foods and culture of a different country each month. The goal is to serve more than food in the dining room, and make meals more of a shared experience. A couple of meals each month are devoted to dishes from the selected country, said Atul Karki, dining services director. And at other special events during the month, residents continue to sample the featured customs and flavors. A Meal in the Life kicked off in September with a focus on Russia — which is not necessarily known for its great food, Karki said, but learning about its history and people was interesting. The following months have highlighted Native American, Italian, and German food and culture. For February, the theme is African-American. Every month, Karki produces a video featuring the sights, sounds, history, music, and fun facts of the featured country. “In about half an hour, you know the culture,” Karki said. “The residents have loved it. They didn’t know that in Italy, they don’t eat pasta together MEAL, continued on page 3
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Local competition winners will join winners 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the systemwide level.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Emporia Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Susan Siepelmeier, executive director Ken Hanson, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Ken Hanson, marketing director, khanson@pmma.org.
Telephone: 620-343-2613 Fax: 620-343-9195 Address: 2300 Industrial Rd., Emporia, KS 66801-6636 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. EmporiaPresbyterianManor.org
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Entry forms and information can be picked up at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Rd, Emporia, or by contacting Hanson at 620-3432613 or khanson@pmma.org. Or
go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2011). There are nine categories, and amateur and professional designations. Works for judging need to be delivered by April 8, 2016.
Residents of the Year named at Emporia At the December 16 Residents and Staff Christmas Party, Activity Director Mark Meader announced the 2015 Residents of the Year, Nina Gragg and Shirlee Ebberts. Nina sponsors bridge clubs each month, and she helps take care of the Presbyterian Manor Community Garden. She is a spokesperson for
Presbyterian Manor in engaging potential residents and is an active member of the Resident Council. Shirlee is involved with Bible Study Groups, the Parkinsons disease support group and is active on the Residents Council. The Resident of the Year awards are voted on by staff and residents.
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with meatballs. They eat it separately, which is kind of different.” Emporia Presbyterian Manor is one of 350 senior living communities nationwide that have set sail on this “cultural journey to explore various foods, traditions and customs from around the globe,” according to Morrison Community Living, the dining services company that developed A Meal in the Life and is the dining services contractor for the Emporia campus. In fact, Karki’s video travelogues are now being distributed to other communities that are also Morrison clients. Dining Services has also hosted special events such as themed cocktail parties centered around the country of the month: wine for Italy, beer for Germany, and so on (with non-
alcoholic choices also available). Karki said they try to schedule the cultural meals and events on days when many residents have visitors come to play cards or bingo, so the community at large can learn, too. So far, the response has been positive. And Karki, who was born in Nepal and raised in Singapore, is learning right along with the residents. “They’re excited about the new food and new things,” he said. “Some of the foods are completely new to me and to our chefs, too, so we thought we’d try them.” Here are the themes this year: February: African-American March: Irish April: Indian (eastern) May: Asian Pacific June: Caribbean July: French August: Japanese September: Hispanic
Employee of the Year named at Emporia At the Dec. 16 Residents and Staff Christmas Party, Emporia Presbyterian Manor honored its employees. The 2015 Employee of the Year is Ana Martinez Ana Martinez, a dining services assistant who has worked at Presbyterian Manor for 11 years. Ana has done an outstanding job of ensuring residents’ needs are met and always has a smile on her face. She goes above-and-beyond her duties. Presbyterian Manor honored employees for their years of service. Those being recognized for 5 years
were Amanda Aniles, CMA; Amanda Johnson, CMA/CMT; Alexzandria Ramirez, LPN; Deborah Storrer, activity assistant; and Deb Brand, housekeeping. Ten-year awards went to Aaron Williams, LPN; Suzanna Brecheisen, LPN; and Jennifer Beemer, LPN. The 15-year awards went to Jill McGrath, medical records; Rosemary Martin, LPN and Betty Lauppe, LPN. Presbyterian Manor also honored two of their staff members for 30 years of service; Jeannie Williams, LPN, and Debbie Burris, LPN, home health and assisted living director.
State of the State:
Cardiovascular services in Emporia Knowing what to do and where to go when you are experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death. Emporia Presbyterian Manor will host a session with David Brown, director of cardiopulmonary services at Newman Regional Health, on the services available in Emporia. When you are having a heart attack or other cardiopulmonary symptoms, minutes count. Know your options and how to access them. The “State of the State: Cardiovascular Services in Emporia” will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Rd. The presentation is free. For more information, contact Marketing Director Ken Hanson at 620-343-2613 or khanson@ pmma.org. The talk is part of Emporia Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local and regional experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. Emporia Presbyterian Manor
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