Commun ty Matters Topeka Presbyterian Manor
May 2018
Linda De La Rosa
Meet Linda De La Rosa Meet the new face of Topeka Presbyterian Manor’s human resources department, Linda De La Rosa. Linda been with Topeka Presbyterian Manor since February 2018. She previously worked for a large local corporation in its human resource department. Linda earned a bachelor’s degree in human services with an emphasis in mental health from Washburn University. “I enjoy that every day is different. It’s a challenge and a blessing. I’m currently learning the new systems and transferring my retail background terminology to the medical field,” said Linda. “When I’m not at work, you can find me volunteering at the local animal shelter, and I’m a co-founder of Tails on the Trails, a dog-friendly 5K. I also like garage sales, thrift stores and estate sales!” Join us in welcoming Linda to the Topeka Presbyterian Manor team.
Peggy Shrewsbury with her quilt, “Twelve Month Quilt.”
Art is Ageless® winners announced 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 Chelsea Watgen, 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.” Winners in the Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Sculpture (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Autumns Volcanic Vent” Drawing (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Matthew, Thaddeus & Simon” Painting (amateur): Jack Taylor, “Summer Fun” Christmas (amateur): Frances Wood, “Christmas” Quilting (amateur): Peggy Shrewsbury, “Twelve Month Quilt” ART, continued on page 2
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Mixed Media (amateur): Frances Wood, “Fan” Drawing (amateur): Susan Mayer, “The Barn” Photography (amateur): Shirley Baxley, “Ladies in Pink” Needlework (amateur): Dale Rose, “Blue and Yellow Tatted Bath Towel Set” Painting (professional): June Melody Duncan, “Greek Goddess” 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. 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. 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 events discussions throughout the year.
“Greek Goddess” by June Melody Duncan. won first place in the Painting (professional) category.
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Wichita Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Heather Pilkinton, executive director Chelsea Watgen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Chelsea Watgen, marketing director, cwatgen@pmma.org. Telephone: 785-272-6510 Fax: 785-272-0496 Address: 4712 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66606-2284 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. TopekaPresbyterianManor.org
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Above: Janis Teague with the fabric-tied rug she created. Left: Retha Shufflebarger with her handsewn placemat.
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Clockwise from above: “Christmas” by Frances Wood. “Twelve Month Quilt” by Peggy Shrewsbury.
“Blue and Yellow Tatted Bath Towel Set” by Dale Rose.
“Summer Fun” an entry in the amateur painting category by Jack Taylor. “Matthew, Thaddeus & Simon,” a professional drawing by Charles E. Moore.
Jack Taylor stands beside his painting,“Nebraska Outlook” the lower painting in this display.
“Fan,” a mixed media entry by Frances Wood. “Autumns Volcanic Vent,” a mixed media entry by Charles E. Moore.
Betty Henderson with her quilts “Balloons Aloft” and “Dueling Pianos.” Like us on Facebook
“The Barn” by Susan Mayer.
Katherine Vass with “Lady in Waiting,” made of stained glass. Topeka Presbyterian Manor
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Staff Spotlight: Jamie Andres Licensed Practical Nurse Jamie Andres began her career at Presbyterian Manor in 2015 as a Jamie Andres floor nurse, then started in the medical records department in 2016. “My number one job is to help residents feel as if they are at home by making each interaction with them as comfortable as possible. I assist with working the floor if they’re short, and I do rounds with the doctors/APRNs to make sure standing orders are correct for all doctors the resident uses,”
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said Jamie. “I assist nurses in getting ahold of doctor offices, making sure regular visits/labs are completed, monitoring telephone orders in/out of Presbyterian Manor, getting paperwork properly filed for Medicare Part B, thinning and setting up charts, and much more.” Jamie enjoys many aspects of her job, but especially being part of a team that is truly residentcentered. In her time away from work, you can find Jamie with her three-year-old daughter who stays very involved in gymnastics, and with her dogs, a miniature poodle and a Rottweiler.
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