Commun ty Matters Emporia Presbyterian Manor
February 2016
Art is Ageless® call for entries is underway Emporia Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held April 12-17, 2016. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2017 Art is Ageless calendar. The Art is Ageless® Program encourages Emporia 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. Having a creative outlet benefits the mind, body and spirit. “The exhibit and competition always draw a wide array of impressive artwork from talented seniors,” said Ken Hanson, marketing director. “We’re expecting this to be another great year for creativity and variety of works on exhibit.” ART IS AGELESS, continued on page 2
A meal in the life Dining room becomes a gateway to the world’s cultures For a few months now, residents at Emporia Presbyterian Manor have been traveling the globe at mealtimes. Last fall, the dining services staff launched A Meal in the Life, a yearlong program that spotlights the foods and culture of a different country each month. The goal is to serve more than food in the dining room, and make meals more of a shared experience. A couple of meals each month are devoted to dishes from the selected country, said Atul Karki, dining services director. And at other special events during the month, residents continue to sample the featured customs and flavors. A Meal in the Life kicked off in September with a focus on Russia — which is not necessarily known for its great food, Karki said, but learning about its history and people was interesting. The following months have highlighted Native American, Italian, and German food and culture. For February, the theme is African-American. Every month, Karki produces a video featuring the sights, sounds, history, music, and fun facts of the featured country. “In about half an hour, you know the culture,” Karki said. “The residents have loved it. They didn’t know that in Italy, they don’t eat pasta together MEAL, continued on page 3