Commun ty Matters Emporia Presbyterian Manor
June 2017
Guests at our Art is Ageless reception review this year’s entries.
Art is Ageless® annual winners are announced Emporia Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. Congratulations to all of our winners! “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Crystal Stock, 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.” Winners in the Emporia Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show (amateur): Nona Thompson, “Snowy River” Best of Show (professional): Kate Rhoads, “Against the Odds” WINNERS, continued on page 3
Farewell to one of the first Jeannie Williams retires after 30 years at Presbyterian Manor One of Emporia Presbyterian Manor’s first employees is bidding farewell. Health Services Supervisor Jeannie Williams is retiring after more than 30 years with us. When she joined the Presbyterian Manor staff shortly after we opened in WILLIAMS, continued on page 2
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something I really wanted.”
1985, Jeannie said she didn’t imagine she would still be here three decades later.
Debbie Burris, director of assisted living, also worked with Jeannie at the hospital, and they came to Presbyterian Manor about the same time.
She had been a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital for 11 years, and she was ready for a change.
“Jeannie’s dedication and selfless devotion to our residents and nursing “I loved long-term care and this time team is extraordinary and will be in life the people are in,” Jeannie said hard to match,” Debbie said on the last year, when we talked to her about eve of Jeannie’s retirement. “It has her 30th anniversary at Presbyterian been my honor to work with Jeannie Manor. and to have the privilege to call her ‘friend.’” “I really did not think, ‘Well, I’m going to get this job and be here Long-term care has changed a lot in forever.’ I knew it was something I 30 years, Jeannie said, and for the wanted to do and that I would put most part she thinks the changes everything I could into it. It was have been good for residents. The
focus has shifted toward putting their decisions and desires first. And whenever she was having a tough day at work, Jeannie said the residents gave her the motivation to keep going. “Whatever else I have going on, I have to check it at the door,” she said. “You’re their insurance. They’ve invested in you and everybody else who works here. They are why you’re here for these nine hours. It kind of gets to be a part of you.” Likewise, Jeannie has been a vital part of Emporia Presbyterian Manor right from the start. We wish her all the best in retirement!
It’s BBQ Time! 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 Crystal Stock, marketing director
Make plans to join us for our annual barbecue at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. The event is set for noon on Thursday, June 15. Invite your friends and family members to enjoy free burgers (grilled by our maintenance crew) and ice cream with us. We’ll also have live entertainment by the Sunshine Singers. Last year we hosted more than 120 people at our annual summer get-together, even under a cloudy sky. It was a great party, and we’re excited to do it again!
To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Crystal Stock, marketing director, cstock@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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People’s Choice (amateur): Kay Smalley, “Spring Roadside”
Quilting (amateur): Joan Butts, “Grapes and Flowers”
Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Richard People’s Choice (professional): John Bennett, “Family Tree” King, “Lazy Creek” Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Judge’s Choice (amateur): George Manors of Mid-America communities Walters, “Red Bird Haven” to be judged at the masterpiece level. Judge’s Choice (professional): Kate Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in Rhoads, “Kansas Homestead” PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar Christmas (amateur): George and note cards. For the competition, Walters, “Red Bird Haven” works must have been completed in the past five years. Drawing (amateur): Nancy Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is McKinzie, “Reflectious” an extension of PMMA’s wellness Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): programs, which focus on mental, Richard Bennett, “My Angel” physical, social and spiritual health. The Art is Ageless program encourages Painting (amateur): Paul Johnston, Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents “Gladiolus Flowers” and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual Painting (professional): John King, competition, as well as art classes, “Lazy Creek” musical and dramatic events, educational Photography (amateur): George opportunities and current events Walters, “Picture” discussions throughout the year.
Lois Froelich, Kate Rhoads and John King visit during the artists reception. Kate and John both took home blue ribbons in this year’s competition, and Lois is an accomplished local artist.
Featured artists
This month we turn the art spotlight onto our staff members! We have wonderfully talented employees, and it’s our pleasure to celebrate their creativity. Here are some photos of the work they have exhibited throughout the past year. Please join us for a reception with our staff artists on Thursday, June 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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ReAnn England, activities assistant, is an accomplished painter, and proud of this peacock.
Mark Meador, activities director, and his handmade arrows.
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