Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
April 2015
PMMA observes its Founders Day Employees of Rolla Presbyterian Manor will observe the founding of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica this month as the company celebrates 66 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri. Each Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus will have its own celebration with residents and employees during April, acknowledging the importance of making life “the way you want to live.” “Many of our employees view what they do as a calling, not just a job,” said Bruce Shogren, president and CEO. “Our dedicated employees make it possible for us to sustain PMMA’s mission, which directly impacts the wonderful care our 2,400 residents receive every day.” Rolla will observe Founders Day with a community picnic on April 20. Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s roots go back to 1947. Alice Kalb, a widow from central Kansas, appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a home for seniors. Her vision became the first Presbyterian Manor community in Newton, Kan., and inspired others to do even more. FOUNDERS, continued on page 4
Joy Van Horn and her great granddaughter, Ceagan Freeland, walk through the Art is Ageless exhibit.
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Reception to announce the winning artists Rolla 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 Joelle Freeland, 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 Rolla Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: Amateur, Andrea McCarty, “Good Boy Oso” (Drawing) Professional, Sophia DeLaat, “You are my Sunshine Music Box” (Mixed Media) Professional, August Garver, “Nesting Time” (Sculpture/3-D) ART, continued on page 3
Wynn a winner again, earning two top prizes Jacquelyn Wynn’s art is just a hobby, she says, not a business. But people keep buying her paintings of landscapes and wildlife just the same. “I enjoy it when people like my work, like everyone else does,” said Wynn, a Rolla resident. “The recognition just makes me feel so very good.You do something and somebody appreciates it – at this age that doesn’t happen much.” At this year’s Art is Ageless competition at Rolla Presbyterian Manor, Wynn won first place in the professional painting category for
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Rolla Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Ann Caudill, executive director Joelle Freeland, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Joelle Freeland at lfreeland@pmma.org. Telephone: 573-364-7336 Fax: 573-364-7336 Address: 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla, MO 65401-2595 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. RollaPresbyterianManor.org
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her landscape “Cool Mountains.” She also took home the Judges Choice award for her piece “Looking for Home,” and she even sold several paintings. Last year, Wynn won the Christmas category at the Rolla competition, and in 2012 her painting “Missouri Stream” was a system-wide winner in the painting category. Wynn credits her parents with supporting her interest in art at a young age while growing up in St. Louis County. She took art classes in high school and throughout her adult life as well. But she remains modest about her abilities. “It’s not very unique,” Wynn said of her work. “I just love to do this. I like to do scenery and still life. I haven’t done people. I did a couple of portraits and decided this was not my calling.” One of her favorite subjects is Missouri and its natural scenery. “I like to paint Merrimac Springs, but
those never seem to stay home. It seems to be a good seller, especially with people who lived here and have moved away.” Wynn said she also gets a lot of support from her husband, Lowell, who helps her get her work framed and transported to the show. Started in 1980, The Art is Ageless program encourages Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, educational opportunities and other events. The competition is open exclusively to people age 65 and older. Wynn said she’s grateful to Art is Ageless for giving artists in smaller towns an opportunity to show their work. “I am so glad they do this, because it’s the only thing I have taken my stuff to.”
Special visitor
Jim Soloman’s son came in from New Orleans over Mardi Gras to visit his father. He played the guitar and provided King Cakes for residents.
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People’s Choice: Amateur, Richard McCauley, “Austrian Castle” (Painting) Judge’s Choice: Amateur, Betty Swenty, “Candy Bowl” Professional, Jacquelyn Wynn, “Looking for Home” Drawing: Amateur, Rose Tucker, “California Freeways”
Resident Louise Leonard views submissions in the Art is Ageless exhibit.
Fiber Arts: Amateur, Leah Baker, “Indian Summer” Afghan Mixed Media/Crafts: Amateur, Betty Womack, “The Bear in the Snow” Professional, Sophia DeLaat, “Halleluiah” Needlework: Amateur, Leah Baker, “Rose Galore”
Gene Huebert and his wife enjoy refreshments after viewing the exhibit.
Painting: Amateur, Elizabeth TeGroen, “Autumn in the Ozarks” Professional, Jacquelyn Wynn, “Cool Mountains” Photography: Amateur, George Karr, “Bald Eagle” Sculpture/3-D: Professional, August Garver, “Blue Gill Fish”
Resident Ruth Strong won second place in mixed media.
Agnes Mitchell, Jean Headrick, and Carolyn Tilford discuss a piece during the Art is Ageless exhibit reception.
Richard McCauley and his daughter Ann celebrate his People’s Choice Award for his work, “Austrian Castle.”
Rose Tucker and her daughter tour the Art is Ageless exhibit.. Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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Today PMMA remains true to the spirit of Alice’s vision, providing quality senior services guided by Christian values.
For more information about Founders Day, contact Joelle Freeland, marketing director, at lfreeland@pmma.org.
Coming Up in Community Matters Community Matters will focus on gardening and outdoor life in an upcoming issue. Are you an avid gardener, or were you when you were more physically able? What did you love about gardening? What did you grow? Does your campus have a raised bed garden that you help with now? What do you enjoy about being outdoors? If you have a story to tell, contact Marketing Director Joelle Freeland to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
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