MARCH 2024
Community appoints new human resources manager
In December, Manor of the Plains welcomed Tasha Konrade as its new human resources manager.
Prior to joining the community, Tasha had most recently served as the office coordinator/service coordinator at Prairie Independent Living Resource Center where she managed the company’s offices in both Pratt and Dodge City. Before that, she worked as a career navigator for the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Tasha received her associate degree in business management and leadership from Barton County Community College and is currently working on obtaining her certification in human resources. Away from work, Tasha is active in the community, belonging to several workforce and leadership groups in Pratt and Dodge City. She also runs a small business based out of her home. u
Manor of the Plains issues call for entries for Art is Ageless®
Manor of the Plains is seeking artists for the annual Art is Ageless® juried exhibit March 18 – 21, 2024.
Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or over to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2025 Art is Ageless calendar.
For the competition, works must be completed after age 65 and in the past five years (since January 2019). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Entries are due to Manor of the Plains, 200 Campus Dr., by 4 p.m. March 11.
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica®) senior living communities to be judged at the systemwide level. Winning entries may be featured in the calendar. Artists may also choose to enter works for exhibit only.
The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its art annual competition.
For entry forms and more information, contact Amber Long at 620-225-1928 or adlong@pmma.org, or visit ArtIsAgeless.org. u
Tasha Konrade
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Manor of the Plains Presbyterian Manor wins 2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award!
Congratulations to Manor of the Plains Presbyterian Manor for winning the 2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, earned because of positive customer feedback through telephone surveys.
Manor of the Plains Presbyterian Manor seeks customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.
Earning this award means Manor of the Plains Presbyterian Manor consistently ranks among the top 15% of providers nationally in different categories.
The graphic highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score.
Between January 2023 and December 2023, Manor of the Plains residents and their families gave the community high scores for
demonstrating dignity and respect, safety and security, and cleanliness.
“It is quiet and a good place to live,” said one resident. “I would recommend it.”
We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u
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Biggest Loser to be named in Staff Weight Loss Challenge
At the start of 2024, Manor of the Plains staff had the option of participating in the community’s 7th Annual Weight Loss Challenge. The first weigh-in was January 8 and cost $20 to enter.
Two months later, on March 4, participating staff will weigh in for the final time to see who’s named the biggest loser!
Prizes include:
1st Place: 75% of proceeds
2nd Place: 25% of proceeds
3rd Place: $10 Bravo points
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Cheering for March Madness
Independent living resident Darrell Hopper looks forward to this time of year because of March Madness. The NCAA basketball tournament begins March 21. So, we wanted to find out what Darrell likes about it.
1. What team/s do you root for?
I’m going to have to hang with K-State. I have been a fan for quite a while. Ever since I’ve been old enough I’ve been a fan of K-State however I didn’t attend there.
(I went to school in Korea). They’re aggressive, playing good ball and their heads are up. They’re always out there giving their best. It’s a really enthusiastic team. I think the coach has done a wonderful job bringing them where they’re at in a short time.
2. Did you play basketball?
A little bit in high school. I was never a very good basketball player. I just enjoyed the game. I played more football, baseball, and track.
3. What excites you about March Madness?
I try to watch a lot of games. I do get quite interested when they’re televised and I don’t have anything else to do, I just as well enjoy the games, which I do.
It brings the best together and that’s what you like to see. It shows you quite a bit of talent in a short period of time.
I don’t fill out a bracket. I never did feel that I was wise enough to do that. u
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