Clay Center Community Matters April 2020

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

The Hope of Easter

APRIL 2020

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Clay Center Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.

The Bible tells us in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

It seems the first step for finding hope this Easter season is to stop and reflect on the love that is being offered to us every second of our lives. Jesus is with us, even when our loved ones can’t be. Jesus sees and knows our struggles and fears, and He walks with us through them.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Christi Rice, 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 Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Best of Show and People’s Choice: Shirley Pfizenmaier, “Hexie Table Topper” A piece submitted by Shirley Pfizenmaier titled “Hexie Table Topper” was the big winner, receiving first place in Quilting, plus the People’s Choice and Best in Show awards.

Resident Kenny Carlson won Judges’ Choice for his painting “Watercolor Dreams.”

We often think of Easter as a time of hope. Jesus is alive! Death is defeated. He is RISEN!! But how do we live a life of joy and hope when our world is turned upside down, and we’re uncertain what tomorrow will hold?

Judge’s Choice: Kenny Carlson, “Watercolor Dreams” Christmas (amateur): Janet Rice, “Christmas Blessings” Mixed Media/Crafts (amateur): Betty Sump, “Bird House” Painting (amateur): Coleen Weller, “Birches” Photography (amateur): Fern Turner, “Flowering Bumble Bee”

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Matthew 28:6 says, “He is not here; He has risen, just as he said…”

What life-changing, miraculous words! The grave could not hold Him. His LOVE overcame death.

He rose again, victorious! And He loves and sees you, right where you are. And He is with you.

Our Easter celebrations may look a little different this year, but take heart friends, our God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). May we continue to look forward to celebrating Easter and our Risen Savior as we are reminded that no matter what we’ve been through in the past, what we’re facing today, or what uncertainties tomorrow may bring, Christ alone is our HOPE. He defeated death, He rose from the grave and He makes all things new. Amen! u

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Art is Ageless®– continued from page 1 Quilting (amateur): Shirley Pfizenmaier, “Hexie Table Topper” 2nd place Photography (amateur): Betty Jones, “Christmas Cactus”.

Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the Thank you to our distinguished judges, from left: Robyn masterpiece level Brown, MariLee Green, Vicki Peterson and Cheryl Payne. are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. The 2021 calendar marks the 40th anniversary for the Art is Ageless program.

Painting first place Thank you to our “Birches” by Coleen Weller distinguished Mixed Media first place: “Bird House” judges: Robyn

by Betty Sump Brown, MariLee Photography first place: Green, Vicki “Flowering Bumble Bee” by Peterson and Cheryl Payne. resident Fern Turner

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 1981, 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 Clay Center 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.

Christmas first place:

Resident Betty Jones holds

For more information about Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, “Christmas Blessings” by her second place photo, 924 Eighth Street, Clay Center, contact Christi at 785-632Janet Rice “Christmas Cactus.”

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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Man16or

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: clrice@PMMA.org Christian Gilbert, executive director Christi Rice, marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Friendship lives on in daily coffee service When Barbara Booth’s longtime friend and neighbor Mary Glace moved to Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, she wanted to Barbara Booth serves continue coffee to residents five their mornings a week in honor of her late friend tradition of regular chats Mary Glace. over coffee.

So Barbara joined Mary at Presbyterian Manor on a regular basis to continue their longstanding coffee meetings.

After Mary passed away in 1999, Barbara asked if there was anything she could do to honor her friend. It was suggested that she volunteer, and since that time, Barbara has been coming to Clay Center Presbyterian Manor five days a week to make, pour and refill coffee — and do anything else that might be needed.

Barbara said Presbyterian Manor is now simply a part of her life. She loves the people she has served and the friends she has made. She recalls being picked up by staff when there was snow so she could still come up to volunteer, and she appreciates the outpouring of support she has received from the residents and staff over the years; most recently after the passing of her son.

If you want to have a warm cup of coffee and a great conversation, come to the Garden Terrace Dining Room at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor 7–8 a.m. Monday through Friday to join Barbara. She is a true delight, and we are blessed to have her as a volunteer.u

Presbyterian Manor Families of Residents, and Visitors, Keeping our residents and staff healthy is a top priority for PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid America). We fully understand health care workers and seniors are at a higher risk of experiencing serious infections, so our staff members are doing their very best to stay current on every change that is occurring in this rapidly changing environment.

On March 13, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced strict in­person visitation guidelines for senior health care communities. All PMMA communities are enforcing limited access for in­person visitation.

Limited Access means all visits to the community must be rescheduled except in case of end­of­life situations per the March 13 guidelines released by CMS. Visitors who meet the end­of­life exception should: • Expect to complete a questionnaire about recent travel, health status and COVID­19 risks. The questionnaire will be signed and dated and kept on file at the community; • Have their temperature taken upon entering the community; • Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, rubbing palms together, cleaning between fingers and the backs of hands; • Utilize hand sanitization stations prior to entering and upon leaving resident rooms; • Limit movement within the community to your resident’s room and limit the number of surfaces touched • Limit physical contact with the resident through social distancing – no hugging, kissing or hand­shaking – and remain 6 feet apart; • Report to the community any signs or symptoms of COVID­19 or acute illness within 14 days after visiting the community.

Personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes gloves, masks and gowns, are available as necessary.

In the meantime, we encourage you to contact your resident family members via telephone and email. We have also established electronic communication options. Please contact your local Presbyterian Manor offices for information.

This situation continues to change daily, if not more frequently. The most up­to­ date information about our COVID­19 response and visitation policies will be posted to our website and our Facebook page.

We greatly appreciate your support in our efforts to keep your family members/our residents and community healthy.

Sincerely, Your PMMA Team

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Clay Center native saves Thursdays for bingo If you come by Clay Center Presbyterian Manor on a Thursday afternoon, you will get a real treat. C.L. Snodgrass, a native of Clay Center, spends every Thursday afternoon helping with a big game of bingo.

C.L. was a regular visitor while his mother, Pauline, was a resident at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. After her passing, he continued to come by and began passing out candy and prizes at our regular Thursday afternoon bingo game. He said he loves to come up and see all the residents. He likes to visit with them and their families, many of whom he knows. He said for the past eight years he has marked down Thursday afternoons as his time at Presbyterian Manor.

C.L. was a 1955 graduate of Clay Center Community High School. After graduating from high school, C.L. served in the United States Navy as a musician, and he later studied music at the University of Kansas. He returned to Clay Center, where he was a band director at CCCHS for more than 30 years. He also served as the Clay Center City Band director for more than 50 years.

C.L. Snodgrass began volunteering at bingo after the death of his mother, who lived at Presbyterian Manor.

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Thank you C.L. for volunteering your time with us here at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. Our residents look forward to seeing you on Thursdays! u