Farmington Community Matters September 2018

Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor

September 2018

Ste. Genevieve woman wins ‘Best in Show’ in Art is Ageless® competition Local Farmington artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Six winning artists in Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition— including one artist who won “Best in Show-Professional”—will be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless Calendar produced by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.

Ste. Genevieve resident Anita Alsup placed Best in Show at the professional level for her painting “Grateful.” This piece, along with “Anticipation,” a painting by Vada Galvan; “Serenity,” a painting by Janet Kraus; “Two Red Apples,” a drawing by Barbara Stanfield; “Grandpa and his Granddaughters Feeding the Horses,” a drawing by Juanita Rapp Wyman; and “Bouquet of Flowers,” a mixed media by June Yoder will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall.

In addition, “Train,” a mixed media piece by Carl Hinds, and “Christmas Winter Wonderland,” a painting in ART, continued on page 2

Anita Alsup, 83, of Ste. Genevieve recently took home the top prize in the professional division of Presbyterian Manors’ Art is Ageless® competition for her painting, “Grateful.”

The painting, which depicts a friend and local restaurant owner, was selected not only because of the high degree of technical ability it exhibits, but the warmth and humanity revealed in its subject matter—something the artist strives for in all of her work.

Ste. Genevieve artist, Anita Alsup, with her painting, “Grateful,” wins “Best in Show” in the professional division in the “I want to capture the spirit within Art is Ageless competition.

that shows their personality. That’s what I look for. That’s what inspires me,” said Anita. “I’m always looking for the muse that inspires a painting.”

For “Grateful,” that muse actually ended up being a photograph that was taken of the subject before heading out to a special event.

“She has this free spirit personality, and I had looked at different photographs to find the one that most portrayed that spirit,” said Anita.

“When I saw that one, I knew this was it. It’s so her. I know she was grateful for that day and that memory—sometimes I like to connect a special memory, a day that’s special that you’ll never forget.”

This isn’t the first time Anita has been recognized through the Art is Ageless competition.

She has previously been awarded “Best of Show” in the Farmington competition along with the “Judge’s Choice” award and another “First

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the Christmas category by Lucille Butchart, will be featured on one of the Art is Ageless greeting cards.

Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. More than 180 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and greeting cards.

“We are inspired by the talent in our senior community and are thrilled we have the opportunity to share it and inspire others through the Art is Ageless calendar and greeting

“Anticipation,” a painting by Vada Galvan.

cards,” said Anne Allen, director of marketing and development, Farmington Presbyterian Manor.

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact aallen@pmma.org Telephone: 573-756-6768 Fax: 573-756-6014 Address: 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640-2910 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.

Residents and friends of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.

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“Grandpa and his Granddaughters Feeding the Horses,” a drawing by Juanita Rapp Wyman.

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Staff spotlight: Martha Walker While some might find the night shift lonely, Martha enjoys the solitude. “It’s quieter.You’re by yourself, and not much commotion goes on,” said Martha.

Prior to joining the community, Martha spent eight years as the head housekeeper at a motel, and 16 years working in a factory. However, she says that she has enjoyed her time at Farmington Presbyterian Manor the most.

In honor of National Healthcare Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week, September 9 to 15, we would like to take a moment to shine the spotlight on Martha Walker, who in December will be celebrating 10 years as a member of Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s housekeeping team.

“I enjoy working here. It’s one of the nicest places I’ve worked,” Martha said. “I just like helping people.”

Interacting with the community’s residents is another part of the job Martha enjoys.

“I have one resident who enjoys folding bibs, so I take them to her,” said Martha. “She gets a kick out of it, and it keeps her occupied. She says it gives her something to do.”

Martha enjoys going to flea markets, antiquing and fishing. But most of all, she likes spending time with her family, which includes her husband of 48 years, Tony, her four children, numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Every month, the environmental services team at Farmington Presbyterian Manor:

Washes

Working primarily on the night shift, Martha is responsible for the community’s laundry, and ensures that everything is clean and ready for residents when they start their day the following morning.

40,000 pounds of laundry

Cleans

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Place” award, however she is especially thankful for this year’s recognition.

“I’m very appreciative. It’s wonderful,” said Anita. “I’m grateful to PMMA for giving artists over 65 an incentive to pursue art or hobbies.”

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by her son that’s based on a favorite photograph of the two of them standing in front of the Fox Theatre prior to attending a performance of “Jersey Boys.”

“There’s so much background so it’s very labor intensive,” said Anita.

“I’ve finally gotten to the point where it’s developing and I’m so excited about it. It’s challenging, and we need challenges.”

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Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners

“Train,” a mixed media piece by Carl Hinds.

“Christmas Winter Wonderland,” a painting by Lucille Butchart.

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“Two Red Apples,” a drawing by Barbara Stanfield.

“Serenity,” a painting by Janet Kraus.

“Bouquet of Flowers,” a mixed media

by June Yoder.

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