Commun ty Matters May 2016
Parsons Presbyterian Manor
COMING UP IN COMMUNITY MATTERS:
Everyone has a story to tell
Independence Day marks the middle of summer and holds many fond and patriotic memories. Do you have a memorable Fourth of July story to tell? For seniors, maintaining independence is important to quality of life. How do you maintain your independence while living on a senior living campus? What did you gain by moving to the campus? What surprised you about campus life? If you’ve got a story to share about independence, contact Sharla Hopper, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
Art is Ageless® Winners Announced Painting-Amateur: First- Cottage by The Sea, Janice Miller
Parsons 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 Sharla Hopper, admissions and 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.”
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Remember When By Wayne Mason, Chaplain
The movie Gigi hit the screens in 1958. I was three years old. I saw that movie as a child, and I was fascinated by Maurice Chevalier. In the movie, he sings the song, “I Remember It Well.” Throughout the song he is corrected on information from a special date and he responds, “I remember it well.” I love the way we remember things from our past. Isn’t it interesting how the worst of circumstances becomes
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the most entertaining of stories? So many of our holidays are designed to encourage us to remember special times and events. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day give us the chance to remember how we have been taught and loved by very special parents. Memorial Day offers us the opportunity to remember how so many have given so much to provide us freedom.
My wife and I spoke to our family several years ago about our funeral and burial plans. One of the children made the statement that she didn’t care about the plans as long as, “I have a place where I can go to remember.” We don’t bury our memories, we treasure them. We
learn from them. We grow with them.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 includes these words: “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Enjoy your memories as you walk through life.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for placing people and experiences into my life. Through them, I have been able to grow and appreciate all thatYou have provided. Amen.
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501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Maegen Pegues, executive director Sharla Hopper, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact shopper@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-421-1450 Fax: 620-421-1897 Address: 3501 Dirr Ave., Parsons, KS 67357-2220 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ParsonsPresbyterianManor.org
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Winners in the Parsons Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Painting-Amateur First- Cottage by The Sea, Janice Miller Second- Oh, NOOOOOOA, Sandy Banahasky Third- Hungry Fish, Ragena Bone Painting-Professional First- Mountain Stream, Lyn E. Kirk Second- Flowers Outside, Joan Allen Third- Has Anybody Seen My Chicken, Mary Koogle Drawing-Amateur First and Judges’ Choice- Pink Ladies, Janice Miller Second- Olivia, Linda Nichols Third- Cock of the Walk, Sandy Banahasky Drawing- Professional Best of Show- Derfelt Funeral Homes, Lyn E. Kirk Quilted, Machine First- Double Dozen, Janice Miller Second- Embellished Quilted Wall Hanging, Juanita Shepard Sculpture 3-D First- Wooden Bowl, Allan Sleeth Second- Wine Stopper, Mike Carson Third- Rosey the Pig, Joe Ann Burris Photography-Professional First- Mean Green, Patricia Amos Second- Pretty in Purple, Jeannie Hannon Third- Sunflowers Swirls, Patricia Amos Photography-Amateur First- Cactus Wren, Gary D. Brennecke Second- In Sync, Joyce Magers Third- Northern Cardinal, Gary D. Brennecke
Christmas-Professional: First- December Blooms, Joan Allen
Sculpture 3-D: First- Wooden Bowl, Allan Sleeth
Mixed Media/Crafts-Amateur First and People’s Choice- Stroke of A Pen, Patricia Ringle Second- Hot Sand-Cool Feet Stroke of a Pen, Nancy Korinek Third- Bolt Action Pens, Mike Carson Mixed Media/Crafts Professional First- Fun Bunny, Joan Allen Second- 3 Dimension Blocks, Dorothy Jefferies Third - Contemporary Design, Dorothy Jefferies Christmas-Amateur First- Sierra Elegant Beauty Pen, Mike Carson Second- Crocheted Candy Bowls, Carol Sneddon Christmas-Professional First- December Blooms, Joan Allen Fiber Arts-Amateur First- Red Christmas Afghan, Carol Sneddon Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Parsons 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. PARSONS PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 3
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