Commun ty Matters Salina Presbyterian Manor
May 2018
Mary’s musings By Mary Bridges, chaplain Salina Presbyterian Manor
The theme for Older Americans Month in May is “engage at every age.” I think we all have a mental image of who we are and how we would describe ourselves. These images change throughout our lives. As an 18-year-old, I saw myself as mature. At age 30, I began going backward. During my 40s, I became a grandmother. Then age 50 came, and by my early 60s, I was getting knee replacements and doing colorful things to my hair. Now, in my 70s, I have received a new eardrum, a shoulder replacement and stopped doing colorful things to my hair. On the Dayspring website there is a devotional called, “What God Says About Growing Older,” which reads: “The more years we live, the more experiences we’re given to learn from, and the more wisdom and perspective we gain to see life in new and beautiful ways.” When we see someone in their later years, or when we look in the mirror, remember what a gift that is.We are treasured by God at every age. Not only that, but He gives us specific gifts to share with the world in every season of our lives. Isaiah tells us that God vows to be with us every step of the way.
Resident Julie Ottley on the red carpet.
Resident Julie Ottley quick to lend a hand Day or night, the staff and residents of Salina Presbyterian Manor know they can always count on resident Julie Ottley. From serving at community potlucks and setting up in-house art receptions to distributing cookies during support groups and filling coffee pots at social gatherings, Julie has done it all—even playing the Easter bunny. “One of the favorite things I have done here was when they asked me to hide Easter eggs last year,” said Julie. “Everyone from assisted living and health care came out to watch and enjoy the hunt. It was so much fun!” Her natural instinct to help others is something Julie believes she was born with and has served as a point of pride throughout her life. “Since the age of three, I’ve had a feeling in my heart that God has expected me to help others, so I always have,” said Julie. “I’m very plain and simple, I don’t have any real talents or skills, but I have a loving and giving heart, and I want to jump up and help people right away.” Beyond her regular volunteering duties, Julie makes pillows and writes JULIE, continued on page 2
Jill Elwood finds healing through the pampering of others Each Wednesday for the past year, Jill Elwood has visited Salina Presbyterian Manor with emery boards and nail polish to provide the female residents of Salina Presbyterian Manor with a little TLC. Over the course of just a couple of hours, Jill is able to provide fresh manicures and some much-needed companionship. “Jill is so good to the residents and is so companionate. They absolutely adore her, and Jill has such a kindred spirit that everyone wants to be around her,” said Jenni Jones,
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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. Desi Flerlage, executive director Jenni Jones, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Jenni Jones, jjones@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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marketing director. “Her service and volunteering are priceless, and she brings so much joy to the residents and staff.” Arlene Roberts was a recent manicure recipient. At 101, Arlene received her very first manicure— an experience that was not only special for her, but her daughter as well. “She was so sweet, appreciative and excited, but I think her daughter was more excited for her than she was,” said Jill. “It was definitely a feel-good moment for all three of us.” This contagious feeling of happiness brings Jill back each week. After the death of her 21-year-old daughter in 2013, she was in need of an outlet that would help her manage her grief—one she found at Presbyterian Manor. “Volunteering has been a healing experience for me after losing my daughter. It is something rewarding
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notes to cancer patients, prices items at the thrift shop and attends ladies’ luncheons. “I’m always very active and do a lot of things. There are too many things to do in the world to be bored,” said Julie. “It takes a lot more work to be grumpy than to be happy and have fun.” Having lived in Salina for most of her life, Julie has felt right at home at Presbyterian Manor, since the moment she walked through the front door.
Resident Arlene Roberts receives her very first manicure at age 101 from volunteer Jill Elwood.
for my soul, and I think my daughter would be proud,” said Jill. The rewards are clearly mutual. “Jill has a huge heart and even though she may not have the time, she makes the time and the amount of love she gives when she volunteers is appreciated so much,” Jenni said. When she’s not at the community, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband and son, roping, working out and walking her dogs.
“To me, this is the ideal place. The people are so wonderful—my next-door neighbors are people I’ve known for years. They’re like family,” she said. In addition to the friends she has among the community’s residents, Julie is thankful for the members of the staff. “I can never brag enough about the staff. We’re really blessed to be here,” she said. “I tell everyone to come to Presbyterian Manor because it’s the best in the area.” Like us on Facebook
Art is Ageless® winners announced Salina 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 Jenni Jones, director of sales and marketing. “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.”
Desi Flerlage presents Cary Brinegar with first and second place in the Painting category for “Kansas from Above” and “Yosemite,” respectively.
Winners in the Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: People’s Choice (amateur): Wayne Keeler, “Wait for It” People’s Choice (professional): Gerald Karnes, “Super Moon” Best of Show: Wayne Keeler, “Wait for It” Judge’s Choice: Mary Ann Tanking, “Spring into Fall” Christmas (amateur): First place, Kay Leckband, “Portrait of Reindeer with Santa”; second Like us on Facebook
place, Perry Hunsley, “Christmas Tree”; honorable mention, Donald Smischny, “Christmas”; “Table Center Piece” and Don Lloyd, “Red Truck at Christmas Time” Drawing (amateur): First place, Ron Hanson, “Dusky Horizon” Painting (amateur): First place, Wayne Keeler, “Wait for It”; second place, Marie Robinson, “Eze France”; honorable mention, Joyce Roe, “Sheldon”; Perry Hunsley, “Old Village on the River”; Judy Akers, “Kansas Twister”; Jeanette Peroli Eklund, “Gladiolus”; Jeannette Peroli Eklund, “Time to Relax”; Marie Robinson, “Two Yellow Iris”; Bob Wahaus, “View From Above”; Jim Rodriquez, “View from Above”; Don Lloyd, “Finch on a Thistle Painting (professional): First place, Cary Brinegar, “Kansas From Above”; second place, Cary Brinegar, “Yosemite”
Mary Ann Tanking’s piece “Spring into Fall” was the Judges’ Choice at the Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless® exhibit.
Mixed Media (amateur): First place, Nancy Jo Leachman, “For Frida”; second place, Wayne Keeler, “The Prophet”; honorable mention, Perry Hunsley, “For the Teacher”; Donald Smischny, “Sunflowers”; Cynthya Billinger, “Tatted Note Cards”; Judy Akers, “Hodge Podge”; Don Lloyd, “Lone Apple”; Marie Robinson, “Queen of Zen” Mixed Media (professional): First place, Velda Becker, “Blessed”; ART, continued on page 4
Employee of the Month: Alycia Ruyalcaba Congratulations to Alycia Ruvalcaba, Employee of the Month for April. She has worked for Presbyterian Manor for eight months as a dining services Assistant. Alycia and her boyfriend, Erik, have a cat named Pablo that will be one year old in May, and they recently adopted a puppy named Dexter. They call him Dex. In Alicia’s spare time, she loves to play soccer. Alycia Ruyalcaba, She has been playing since she was 4, so Employee of the Month. she’ll always have a passion for the sport. Alycia will attend school in June to become a certified nurse aide, and would like to continue her education to become a licensed practical nurse. Salina Presbyterian Manor
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second place, Terrance Headrick, “School Marm” Sculpture/3D (amateur): First place, Gerald Karnes, “Basswood Bust”; second place, Joyce French, “Kansas Sunflower” Sculpture/3D (professional): Kenny Brummer, “K-State Football Plaque” Photography (amateur): Joyce Roe, “Evening Light” Photography (professional): First place, Cary Brinegar, “Rhino Landscape”; second place, Gerald Karnes, “Super Moon” Fiber Arts (amateur): Betty Worrel, “Yellow Butterfly” Needlework (amateur): First place, Kay Leckband, “Old World Santa”; second place, Kitty Dalton, “Knitted Afghan” Quilting (amateur): First place, Janet Redden, “3-Dimensional
Dahlia Quilt”; second place, Marilyn Hunt, “Quilted Bedspread”; honorable mention, Nadine Griffin, “Scarlet Queen”
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Quilting (professional): First place, Mary Ann Tanking, “Spring into Fall”; second place, Velda Becker, Shawn Delker, Mary Jo Arnold, “Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary Part 1, 3 and 4”
1 May Crowning & Spring Tea, Marymount Chapel
Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
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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 MidAmerica’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.
2 Grief & Loss Support Group 4 Red Cross Blood Drive, Chapel
8 Wine & Cheese Birthday Party
9 Ladies Lunch Club, Three Sisters Victorian Tea, Canton 10 Mother’s Day Celebration 11 Thad Beach Music 12 Movie in Chapel, “The Greatest Showman”
15 Travel & Taste, Swedish Crown in Lindsborg
16 Men’s Breakfast 17 Manor Monologue, “Essential Oils for the Body” 18 Land Institute Tour 19 Movie in Chapel, “The Post” 23 Tai Chi with Leslie Hargis, New Weekly Exercise Class in lower level 26 Movie in Chapel, “15:17 to Paris” 30 Townhome Pot Luck at Gazebo with fried chicken
Gerald Karnes receives the People’s Choice (professional) award from Executive Director Desi Flerlage for “Super Moon” at the 2018 Art is Ageless reception.
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Wayne Keeler received the People’s Choice (amateur) and Best in Show awards for his piece, “Wait for It.”
For more information, contact Cathy Boos at cboos@pmma. org or 785-825-1366, ext. 1140
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