Commun ty Matters May 2015
Sterling Presbyterian Manor
Art is Ageless awards Sterling “Get into the Act” Presbyterian Manor Artists Older adults are a vital part of our Older Americans Month 2015:
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society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the homeand community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
Throughout the month, Sterling Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
Best of Show: Winner, Jerry Adams. Called "The Thinker."
Sterling 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 Cindy Moore, 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 Sterling Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: “The Thinker,” Jerry Adams
People’s Choice: “Warmth in Purple,” Shirley Fair
Drawing (professional or amateur): “Sitting Bull,” Robert Enders
Fiber Arts (professional or amateur): “Purse with Flap,” Shirley Fair
Mixed Media/Crafts (professional or amateur): “A Peaceful Setting,” James
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Painting (professional or amateur):
“Camilia’s Reflection,” Pat Flickinger; “Winter Solitude,” Robert Enders
Photography (professional or
amateur): “Enchanted December Evening,” Mary Jayne Cain
Quilting (professional or amateur):
“Warmth in Purple,” Shirley Fair
Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Sterling 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.
Sculpture/3-D (professional or
amateur): “Spike,” Jerry Adams; “Rolled Wire Pottery,” Donald Caviness
Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level.
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Front from left to right: Marian Rajewski, Robert Enders, Jerry Adams, James Rajewski. Back from left to right: Patricia Flickinger, Shirley Fair, Derek Schneider, and Donald Caviness.
501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Mike Rajewski, executive director Cindy Moore, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact cmoore@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-278-3651 Fax: 620-278-3581 Address: 204 W. Washington, Sterling, KS 67579-1614 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. SterlingPresbyterianManor.org
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The power of charitable giving Sterling Presbyterian Manor hosts talk Think the tax benefits of charitable giving are great? There are other, more powerful reasons to give. An expert will explain at a free presentation sponsored by Sterling Presbyterian Manor.
The speaker will be Don Reed, director of planned giving for the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa. He will explain the value of sharing wealth and the positive benefits from acts of kindness and giving. Reed has more than 40 years of experience in
philanthropy and charitable giving.
The Power and Benefits of Charitable Giving" will be May 5 at 7 p.m. at Studio 96, 121 S. Broadway in Sterling. The benefits of giving presentation is part of Sterling Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local, regional and national experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. For more information, contact Cindy Moore at 620-278-3651 or cmoore@pmma.org.
Residents and staff were invited to sell items at our recent craft sale.
Tulips help to ‘grow’ Good Samaritan Program
Colorful paper tulips – each representing a gift to the Good Samaritan Program for Benevolent Care – are adding to the spring decorations at PMMA’s senior living communities. Prior donors received a mailing in April, inviting a gift in honor or tribute to a special woman in their lives. A paper tulip was included. The tulip may be returned with the gift to the PMMA campus of the donor’s choice. Tulips will be displayed through May.
The Good Samaritan Program assists PMMA residents who have run out of funds through no fault of their own. To make a gift and hang a tulip, contact your local PMMA campus.
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Campus website gets a facelift
Three things you’ll LOVE about our new website:
• Homepage - at a glance, you’ll find contact information and direct access to information about our care levels and living options. • Floor plans - you can now view floor plans for residences online. We are proud to announce the release • Resources - you’ll find a variety of resources to assist you with researching and of our newly redesigned website for deciding on a senior living community.You’ll even discover your next steps to becoming Sterling Presbyterian Manor at a Sterling Presbyterian Manor resident! SterlingPresbyterianManor.org. We will be continually expanding our online content to bring you updated and relevant It has been crafted to reflect the wants information, so we encourage you to bookmark it and check back often.
and needs of our site visitors. You will immediately notice the streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, 24 hours a day.
Start exploring:
• Learn about upcoming events and activities on campus. • Discover tools to help you evaluate senior living communities. • Read about our residents. Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Sterling Presbyterian Manor.
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Coming up in Community Matters:
In a future issue of Community Matters, we will be focusing on summer travel. Were you a summer traveler? Do you have a great vacation story or travel story to tell? Contact Cindy Moore to share your idea.Your story may be selected for the next issue of your community newsletter.
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