Commun ty Matters Topeka Presbyterian Manor
May 2016
Topeka Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® winners announced
“Two United as One” by Phil Stone
Topeka 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 Jami Colson, 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 Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show: Agnes Burns, “Watercolor,” Painting Judge’s Choice: Barbara Reser, “Eternity II,” Mixed Media/Crafts (professional) People’s Choice: Lowell W. Wendland, “Plastic Craft Ferris ART IS AGELESS, continued on page 3
Jami Colson joins Presbyterian Manor staff New Marketing Director Jami Colson has only been at Topeka Presbyterian Manor since January 2016, but she’s been serving in the senior living industry for much longer. Most recently, she did marketing for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, and covered the Kansas and Missouri areas. In addition to her marketing background, she’s also been a nurse for 31 years specializing in rehabilitation, long-term care and being a general resource for elder care. Jami really enjoys her position, especially getting to know each and every resident and meeting new potential PMMA family members. Her role is both rewarding and challenging, as she coordinates with so many different departments and people. “I want to make sure every person that comes through our doorway has COLSON, continued on page 2
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the best quality of life, like our own families do,” said Jami. Jami is originally from Dayton, Ohio, and is very close with her family. “My children and now my grandchildren are the air I breathe. I am also an animal lover I would have a rescue if my Husband and I had the space. And not just cats and dogs. My granddaughter who wants to be a vet at age eight says we could even take care of alligators if they need a home,” said Jami. Join us in welcoming Jami to the Presbyterian Manor family!
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Jami Colson, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Jami Colson, marketing director, at jcolson@pmma.org.
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Wheel,” Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur) Christmas (professional): Barbara Fuller, “Three Wise Men” Drawing (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Quilted Butterfly” Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Hippo-Drama Clock” Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Carrie Magill, “Lyra” Needlework (amateur): Barbara J. Edwards, “Apple Cider” Painting (professional): Esther May, “Early Snow” Painting (amateur): Harland Dietz, “The Golden Years” Quilting (amateur): Phil Stone, “Two United in One” Sculpture/3-D (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Altered Book But Not the Word”
Sculpture/3-D (amateur): Marjorie “Marge” Atkins, “Hand Built Clay Objects” Local competition winners will join winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. 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. Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Topeka 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.
“Hippo-Drama Clock” by Charles E. Moore
“The Golden Years” by Harold Dietz
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Independence Day holds memories Independence Day marks the middle of summer and holds many fond and patriotic memories. Do you have a memorable Fourth of July story to tell? For seniors, maintaining independence is important to quality of life. How do you maintain your independence while living on a senior living campus? What did you gain by moving to the campus? What surprised you about campus life? If you’ve got a story to share about independence, contact Marketing Director Jami Colson, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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