Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Best of Show, 2015 Art Is Ageless Exhibit and Competition The competition was stiff as the judges contemplated which piece of art would take Best of Show in the Art Is Ageless exhibit at the Village. Tony Fornelli, of Prescott, slid in by a nose with his hand carved fish display.
“There were many worthy pieces of art that could easily have taken Best of Show,” commented Life Enrichment Coordinator, Melisa Fernandez. “It’s exciting to see so many talented works of art in one place. I’m encouraged to see people of all ages trying new forms of art every day.” All first place winners in each category will compete against other first place winners from the other 17 Presbyterian Manor campuses to see which pieces will be featured in the 2016 Art Is Ageless calendar.
Presbyterian Village offers many hands-on art classes throughout the year to give people the chance to try their creativity with different forms of art. If you are interested in leading an upcoming class please contact Melisa at 620-223-5550 or email mfernandez@pmma.org.
June 2015
Retired teachers recognized at Presbyterian Village Jim Porter, Kansas State Board of Education member spoke at the luncheon honoring retired teachers’.
On April 29, Jim Porter, Kansas State Board member of District 9, was the featured speaker at a retired teachers’ recognition and luncheon held at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village.
Teachers were reminded of the difference they have made in the lives of students both inside and outside of the classroom. That difference doesn’t stop with the child. It has a ripple effect that is felt for many generations. Now that retirement has created a new routine for them, many have found that their classroom size has now extended beyond the four walls of their previous classrooms. Once a teacher, always a teacher! A soft touch, a smile in the Wal-Mart line, a word of encouragement is all lifechanging to those who retired teachers come into contact with.
Although the payment they receive is no longer from the education department, they now enjoy a greater payment, the gift of a lifetime, the gifted personality to continue to change the lives of others. Thank you to all retired teachers!