Commun ty Matters Rebirth Salina Presbyterian Manor
April 2016
Presbyterian Manor names Art is Ageless competition winners This year’s Art is Ageless event featured more than 85 artworks and several new artists. This event continues to grow with new faces and names each year.
Our featured resident artist this year was photographer Gerald Karnes. He entered two photos in the competition and displayed many more in the featured artist exhibit. As a child, Gerald borrowed his sister’s Brownie 620 for a trip to a recreation camp in Missouri and was hooked. After retirement, he bought a new digital camera and started noticing more of Salina photojournalist Tom Dorsey’s and Dr. Dale Cole’s work. Gerald took classes from Dr. Cole and has pursued his art in photography and other forms. He has taken painting classes with Barb Culley at the Senior Center and has participated with Jenny Redmond in “painting as therapy” both ART, continued on page 5
Mary’s Musings By Mary Bridges, chaplain
Growing up in a non-Internet world, we couldn’t access Pinterest or Facebook to find a cute saying or appropriate quote. But we had our own sayings that I’ll bet many of you remember: “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb” and vice-versa. And “April showers will bring May flowers.” I still repeat these sayings, but I share quotes and sayings from Facebook often. A few months ago, I celebrated my birthday. I realized that I’m the age my father was when he died. This has caused me to reflect on life in a different way. I’ve been pondering on two words: forbearance (patient self-control; restraint and tolerance) and change. If you know me, patience and restraint are not my norm. I have always preferred spontaneous and new. After my pondering, I’ve decided to give up the word “change” and switch it to “rebirth.” That’s what happens to each of us every day. The old changes to the new, the young grow older, and the world hibernates in the winter and bursts forth in the spring. This was God’s plan at MUSINGS, continued on page 2
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creation. We humans are just slower at this rebirth that changes things. Sometimes this rebirth is very painful.Years ago our son, Todd, was killed in a car accident, changing our family forever and leaving a hole that never quite heals. But five years ago, our great-grandson, Jackson, came into our lives with a brilliant beam of light filled with joy and wonder. Recently, we had an art project at Presbyterian Manor, creating new jewelry out of worn, unused jewelry and buttons. I named my new creation “Rebirth,” a visual reminder of the process of change in my life. I invite all of you to ponder your life and examine the rebirth that has been a part of your life since day one.
New jewelry created from discarded jewelry, a visual reminder of the changes in life. This butterfly-shaped piece was made by Carolyn Ealand during a Presbyterian Manor art project.
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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. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Bradley Radatz, executive director Kim Fair, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kim Fair, kfair@pmma.org. Telephone: 785-825-1366 Fax: 785-825-6554 Address: 2601 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401-3898 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. SalinaPresbyterianManor.org
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Thanks TEAM! Many thanks to TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More), an employee group, for providing Hurts Donuts for all staff on March 3 for “I Want To Make You Happy Day.” What a variety! As luck would have it, the puzzle group had just started a puzzle of colorful donuts. The puzzle and the Hurts Donuts look much the same. Like us on Facebook
Volunteer Appreciation Week April 10-16 is Volunteer Appreciation Week. We thank all our dedicated resident and community volunteers who do such a great job for Salina Presbyterian Manor, extending our reach to residents and the community at large. We appreciate you! Please join us in thanking all our volunteers for their time and commitment to us and our mission to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. According to Volunteer Coordinator Janet Smith, more than 115 non-resident volunteers provided service at the manor between June 30, 2014, and July 2015, our last complete fiscal year.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.”
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Presbyterian Manor welcomes life enrichment director Cathy Boos joined the Salina Presbyterian Manor family on March 8 as the independent and assisted living life enrichment Cathy Boos director. She recently moved to Salina from Victoria, Kan., and previously worked for
Just Ask program A Just Ask education program on “Walking with an assistive device: which is best for me?” is scheduled for April 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The talk is open to the public. The topic was suggested by those who attended last September’s fall prevention class. Celice Plank, therapy department director, will present information and safety tips for using assistive devices such as canes and walkers.
a health and rehabilitation organizaiton as its business development director. She brings a lifetime of experience working with the elderly and disabled at various agencies including the American Red Cross, the Kansas Department of Children & Families, and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.
Cathy received her business degree from Fort Hays State University and enjoys spending time with her husband, Don, their seven children and one grandchild. She is an avid Royals and KU football fan. Cathy is very outgoing and energetic. If you haven’t yet met her, make a point to do so. Welcome to our team, Cathy!
Literary Ladies
Literary Ladies group meets in the chapel at 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday monthly. One book is featured each month. The next two books are: “The Persian Pickle Club” by Sandra Dallas “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd If you are an avid reader and like to discuss the books you read, join the club! Books are provide by the Salina Public Library’s interlibrary loan program. And don’t forget our monthly Library Lobby Stop at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month.
Health care happenings • We will celebrate April Fool’s Day with a surprise sandwich.
Founders Day April 19 is Founder’s Day, celebrating Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s 67th anniversary and Salina Presbyterian Manor’s 36th anniversary. We will celebrate on Tuesday, April 19, so watch SAMN for notices of special activities for the day.
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• Seeds will planted for the flower beds, and we will play plant bingo on Earth Day. • For Art Discovery we will paint on bark paper. • For our new cookbook for October’s Soup Supper we will test a couple more chocolate recipes and make a berry pie. • Celebrate Charlie Tuna Day and National Garlic Day with us. • A new game, a form of trivia called Take a Wild Guess, will be a first try. • Enjoy different types of licorice on Licorice Day.
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during and after receiving cancer treatments at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina. We also are proud of the Art Discovery classes that have become an ongoing opportunity for residents to try new forms of art. Our first class was photography with Dr. Cole several years ago, and the most recent class was about making new jewelry from old and unwanted pieces. That class was featured in our February newsletter, and several of the new creations were entered in this year’s Art is Ageless juried exhibit. Category winners in this year’s Art is Ageless exhibit were:
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Marie Robinson, first place, drawing (professional) with Executive Director Brad Radatz; Pauline Gilmore, first place, Fiber Arts; Sylvia Phillips, first place, Painting (amateur) with Radatz;Mary Ann Tanking, Best of Show, with Radatz; Nelda Emig, first place, Quilting, hand-stitched (amateur); People’s Choice winners Barbara Culley, left, and Sue Vince.
Best in Show: Mary Ann Tanking, “Tangled Thoughts and Fireflies” People’s Choice (tie): Barbara Culley, “Sunflowers Galore;” Sue Vince, “Kick Back and Relax” Christmas (amateur): Dixie Lee Haddock, “Saint Nicklaus” Drawing (professional): Marie Robinson, “Homeless in Salina” Fiber Arts (professional): Kristy Yenkey, “Fireflies and Butterflies” Fiber Arts (amateur): Pauline Gilmore, “Rag Rug” Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Barbara Culley, “Sunflowers Galore” Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Marie Robinson, “Celebration in India” Needlework (amateur): Kathleen Tremblay, “Nestlenook Farm” Painting (professional): Mary Ann Tanking, “Tangled Thoughts and Fireflies” Like us on Facebook
Painting (amateur): Sylvia Phillips, “Silver Pot”
(amateur): Nelda Emig, “First Bloom”
Photography (amateur): Gerald Karnes, “Fall Flight”
The artists’ reception and presentation of awards took place March 10. Winning art will be sent to the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America corporate office for masterpiece level judging by various galleries. Winning artwork at that level may be featured in the 2017 Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. Both calendars and cards should be available by Nov. 1, 2016.
Quilting, machine-stitched (professional): Mary Ann Tanking, “Butterflies are Free” Quilting, machine-stitched (amateur): Nadine Griffin, “Flowers” Quilting, hand-stitched
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Employee of the Month
Salina Presbyterian Manor’s Post-Acute To Home (PATH®) program isn’t just about getting you home— it’s about getting you back to your life. Call 785-825-1366 today to schedule your personal appointment and tour. SalinaPresbyterianManor.org
Congratulations to Annie Howard, our Employee of the Month for March. Annie has worked at Salina Presbyterian Manor for five and a half years and is a CMA in Memory Care. She and husband Josh have three fur-babies: Nahla, 5; Simba, 2; and Maycie, 1. Beginning this spring they will start fostering children from newborn to age 5 and are looking forward to having little ones in their home. In her spare time Annie likes being outside, walking, going to the races and spending time with friends and family. Congratulate Annie when you see her!
Tell us how you stay in touch! Staying in touch with your children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren often means getting used to using some new technologies. How do you use technology to keep up with your family? How has technology made life easier? How has technology kept you close to family and friends who live far away? If you’ve got a story to share about how you’re using technology, contact Marketing Director Kim Fair, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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