Newton Community Matters – June 2024

Apple Blossom Festival Celebrates Spring

After postponing our annual Apple Blossom Festival for a few years due to COVID-19, we were thrilled to bring it back in April and it was a big hit!

From entertainment to yummy food, pony rides, a petting zoo, games and a basket raffle, everyone had a great time, and we can’t wait to do it again next year!

And thank you to all our sponsors – we couldn’t do it without you. u

Newton Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

Newton Presbyterian Manor is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.

“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Sarah Schmitt, life enrichment director.

“Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over. Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.

Newton Presbyterian Manor hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:

Best of Show professional: Karen Holliday, “King of Fluff”

Art

is

Ageless®

– continued on page 2

“King of Fluff”

“Sunset and Fog”

Art is Ageless®

– continued from page 1

Best of Show amateur: Rita Patterson, “Sunset and Fog”

People’s Choice amateur: Susan Wyman, “Graced and Freed”

People’s Choice professional: Connie Rhodes, “Little Joy’s”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Gerald (Bud) Sholders, “Card Table”

Judge’s Choice professional: Mary Goering, “Into the Woods”

Christmas amateur: Carolyn Johnson, “Christmas Truck Collage”

Christmas professional: Terry Linenberger, “Christmas in the Tack Room”

Drawing professional: Betty Duffy Eller, “Along the Fence”

Fiber Arts amateur: Carolyn Johnson, “Dad’s Ducks”

Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Barbara Gabel, “Winter’s Glow”

Painting amateur: Sue Walker, “Cards by Sue”

Painting professional: Connie Rhodes, “Head n’ Home”

Sculpture/3-D amateur: Gene Eshleman, “23 Psalm”

Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica®) senior living 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. u

Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.

Community Matters

316-283-5400 u Fax: 316-284-5900 1200 E. Seventh Newton, KS 67114-2820 NewtonPresbyterianManor.org

is published quarterly for residents and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: etrask@pmma.org

Emily Trask, executive director

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

“Graced and Freed”

“Christmas Truck Collage”

“Into the Woods”

“Card Table”

“Little Joy’s”

“Christmas in the Tack Room”

“Along the Fence”

“Dad’s Ducks”

“Winter’s Glow”

“Head n’ Home”

“23 Psalm”

Staff Spotlights:

Molli Spillane with her sons Ezra and Ryker

Molli Spillane

Molli Spillane, one of the newer faces at Newton Presbyterian Manor, joined the staff at the end of January this year as an administrative services assistant. Her role involves a variety of responsibilities.

Emily Hernandez

We were thrilled to welcome Emily Hernandez, a beautician, to Newton Presbyterian Manor in April! Emily splits her time working in our salon as well as another salon, Magic Mirrors, in Wichita. You’ll find her on our campus Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 to 5.

“I really enjoy the atmosphere and people here. The staff seem to love their job and all the ladies who come

“I assist the marketing and HR director with various tasks, answer/direct phone calls, distribute mail, put in work orders for maintenance and many other tasks throughout the day,” said Molli. Since starting her position just about six months ago, she’s seen it make a positive impact on her life.

“Overall, the positive work environment, the staff, and getting to know the residents is what I like about the job so far. I love that I can stay busy with my day-to-day tasks but also get to interact with the residents and help them with various requests throughout the week. Since

in have been so lovely and a joy to be around,” said Emily. “It’s been such a positive environment already.”

Emily grew up in Topeka and went to college in Wichita where she also taught art to middle school students. Once she decided to change to another creative career –cosmetology – she moved back to Topeka. But earlier this year, she made the move back to Wichita to be with her boyfriend.

starting here, my life outside of work has been much more positive and I look forward to coming to work every day,” said Molli.

Born and raised in Newton, Molly is also a mother of twins, Ezra and Ryker, who will turn 9 next month.

“I’m a mom of two, so that keeps me pretty busy outside of work. Both are involved in sports; basketball and football with practice two nights a week and tournaments every weekend. In my free time when I don’t have my kiddos, I am usually at home cleaning or hanging out with friends and family,” said Molli. u

“I would call myself an artist – I tend to draw, paint and make jewelry. This is a very creative field. I’ve loved every minute of it. I’ve been in cosmetology for three years and still feel fairly new, but I love it,” said Emily.

Emily and her boyfriend have three dogs. She loves music and coffee and wants all residents to know that they are welcome in the salon.u

Everyone wins when you refer a friend

Know someone who might be interested in joining our community? Share their name and not only could you be introducing them to a wonderful new home, both you and them could earn some fabulous rewards. To learn more, contact the sales office for details.

1200 E. Seventh Newton, KS 67114-2820