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Christmas will be here before we know it, and we’ll be talking about celebrations and traditions in an upcoming issue of Community Matters as we celebrate the holidays. Does your family have a special tradition? Is there a song that immediately conjures up memories of Christmases past? Do you have a memorable Christmas story to share? Contact Cindy Moore and your story may be selected to appear in an upcoming Community Matters.
October 2015
ASTRA awards scholarships to aging services professionals The Aging Services Transformation Alliance (ASTRA) awarded 12 scholarships totaling more than $8,000 to individuals working in the field of aging services in Kansas in September. Jon Van Veldhuizen, activity director at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, was a recipient of an award. He is seeking a certification as a long-term care fitness leader.
The ASTRA Scholarship Program was developed in 2012 to help promote an Sterling Activity Director Jon Van Veldhuizen educated aging services received a scholarship from the Aging Services Transformation Alliance. workforce in Kansas that will ultimately provide a better quality of life for Kansas seniors. Since that time more than $20,000 in scholarships has been awarded to nearly 25 individuals who are making a difference in the field every day. “We are thrilled to support a workforce of excellence in aging services professionals in Kansas,” stated Debra Zehr, Leading Age Kansas president/CEO. “The recipients are committed to lifelong learning and providing the best service and care to the residents they serve.”
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Announces Art is Ageless® Winners
Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica has announced the winners of its annual, system-wide Art is Ageless® competition, which features entries by artists age 65 and older throughout Kansas and Missouri.
One winning artist from Sterling Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will join nearly 50 senior artists from Kansas and Missouri whose work will be
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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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Pat Flickinger’s painting, “Camilia’s Reflection,” will appear in the 2016 Art is Ageless® calendar.
featured in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winners from 17 other PMMA campuses. The winners of the masterpiece level competition are featured in the annual Art is Ageless Calendar and notecards.
A painting by Pat Flickinger of Sterling titled “Camilia’s Reflection,” will appear in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar. Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.
Artists not interested in competition were invited to enter the Art is Ageless exhibit only.
The Art is Ageless program includes art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions on PMMA campuses throughout the year. To be eligible for PMMA’s masterpiece level competition, artists entered a juried competition at one of 18 Presbyterian Manor communities in Kansas and Missouri. The 2016 Art is Ageless calendar and notecard artwork will include amateur and professional entries selected from winning entries in nine categories.
For more information about Art is Ageless, visit www.ArtIsAgeless.org.
Workin at the Car Wash Residents Paint the Town
In July the leadership team held a car wash for the employees of Sterling Presbyterian Manor. The team wanted to show the employees their appreciation for their hard work. The team washed a total of 13 cars which included the Presbyterian Manor van and two resident family cars.
Roger Riggs, Kerri Vagts, medical records, and Donna Grizzle, administrative assistant, wash Kerri’s truck.
Activity Director Jon Van Veldhuizen leads the residents in a painting activity. Joining Jon is Eleanor Marks, Wanda Doran, George Lickteig, Jon, Evalena Hoyt and Jean Baker. Looking on in the background is Don Wilson.
LEAVE US A LEAVE COMPLIMENT OMPLIMENT.. COMPLIMENT. Betsy Geddes, health services director, and Rhonda Randall, housekeeping supervisor, dry off the Presbyterian Manor van.
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Life's a Breeze Residents recently enjoyed some cooler weather. Pictured are (l-r) Jean Baker, David Kilbourn, Corrine Samuelson, Pat Lawrence and Helen Evans.
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