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April 2016
Fulton Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Right: Best of Show (professional): Earl O’Rouke, “Primitive Rug Hooking”
Below: Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Clarence Wolfshohl, “Quixotic”
Fulton 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 Keri Edwards, 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 Fulton Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show (amateur): Rosemary Zbinden, “Summer Special” Best of Show (professional): Earl O’Rouke, “Primitive Rug Hooking” People’s Choice (amateur): Wanda Wickell, “Hodgson Water Mill” People’s Choice (professional): Earl O’Rouke, “Primitive Rug Hooking” Fiber Arts (professional): Earl O’Rourke, “Primitive Rug Hooking”
Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Rosemary Zbinden, “Grapes, A Favorite” Mixed Media/Crafts (professional): Clarence Wolfshohl, “Quixotic” Needlework (amateur): Betty Colleen Brown, “Starburst of Hearts” Painting (amateur): Rosemary Zbinden, “Summer Special” Painting (professional): Carol Bramon, “Day Lilies at the Old Stone Wall” Photography (amateur): Velma Jurrus, “Going Fishing” Quilting (amateur): Alma Hoffmann, “Quilt Flower Medley”
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 AIA Winners continued on page 2
Are you fit for life?
Fulton Presbyterian Manor hosts free session for seniors
Maintaining physical activity is crucial to aging well. As we grow older, the more strength that we lose, the higher our chances of falling. Older adults in the Fulton area are invited to a free fitness screening event April 27, sponsored by Fulton Presbyterian Manor. Presbyterian Manor’s rehabilitation therapy provider, RehabCare, will conduct physical assessments for strength, agility, flexibility and balance. Annie Meyer, therapy program director with RehabCare, will provide fitness level tests. The Senior Fit Test covers arm and leg strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. The
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physical therapist will then explain how the person’s results compare to others the same age. After determining individual strengths and needs, the therapist will discuss an activity plan to maintain and improve health. “SmartMoves: Senior Fit Test” will be from 9 to 11 a.m. April 27 at Fulton Presbyterian Manor, 811 Center St. The presentation and tests are free. Reservations are not required but are encouraged by contacting Marketing Director Keri Edwards at
573-642-6646 or kedwards2@pmma.org. The event is part of Fulton 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.
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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 Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Fulton 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.
Painting (amateur): Rosemary Zbinden, “Summer Special”
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Dawn Smith, executive director Keri Edwards, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact kedwards 2@pmma.org. Telephone: 573-642-6646 Fax: 573-642-2202 Address: 811 Center St., Fulton, MO 65251-1922
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April is Administrative Professionals Month
If you’ve ever worked in a busy office environment, then you know one thing is for certain: administrative professionals are the hub on which the entire office spins. They’re steady, dependable, knowledgeable about nearly every aspect of the organization, and have behind-the-scenes knowledge on a variety of topics. To show our appreciation, we’re celebrating National Administrative Professionals Month, and honoring all the many ways these important team members make it all possible.
Employee spotlight:
Administrative Assistant Lauren White may be relatively new to Presbyterian Manor, but that doesn’t mean she’s not already a valued part of the
Presbyterian Manor family. She began her journey here in January 2016, and brings with her a variety of experiences. She’s done a little bit of everything, from bartending to food service to managing a bowling alley. “I really enjoy working with people, hearing their stories,” said Lauren. “Residents especially like to talk to me about bowling, since I have my league certification. It seems that everyone has a bowling story.”
Lauren is originally from Columbia, Mo., but recently moved to Fulton to be closer to her mother and ailing grandfather. She has a daughter who’s five, getting ready to turn six. Lauren is glad to be close to family, both at home and at work.
“This is my first ‘desk’ job, but I love to learn and there’s something new every day,” said Lauren. “One thing that surprised me here is how well residents are treated. It’s more like a family environment. Everyone is really respectful and kind.”
We’re glad to have Lauren as part of our family now, and we appreciate all the contributions of Administrative Professionals, especially this month!
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Please join us in congratulating John DeBrodie on his promotion, and in welcoming Paula Cooper to the Presbyterian Manor family.
John DeBrodie, human resource director
John joined Fulton Presbyterian Manor in April 2015 as a floor tech and was named human resource director in December 2015. He worked for B&B Theatres in Warrenton in management and at the Medical Examiner’s Office and Mortuary before joining the Presbyterian Manor team.
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Paula Cooper, MDS coordinator
Paula joined Fulton Presbyterian Manor in February 2016. Her nursing experience runs deep and wide, having previously worked as a charge nurse, case manager, director of nursing and clinical supervisor at various locations mostly in the senior living industry. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Lincoln University in 1992. LIKE FULTON PRESBYTERIAN MANOR ON