Commun ty Matters Topeka Presbyterian Manor
May 2018
Linda De La Rosa
Meet Linda De La Rosa Meet the new face of Topeka Presbyterian Manor’s human resources department, Linda De La Rosa. Linda been with Topeka Presbyterian Manor since February 2018. She previously worked for a large local corporation in its human resource department. Linda earned a bachelor’s degree in human services with an emphasis in mental health from Washburn University. “I enjoy that every day is different. It’s a challenge and a blessing. I’m currently learning the new systems and transferring my retail background terminology to the medical field,” said Linda. “When I’m not at work, you can find me volunteering at the local animal shelter, and I’m a co-founder of Tails on the Trails, a dog-friendly 5K. I also like garage sales, thrift stores and estate sales!” Join us in welcoming Linda to the Topeka Presbyterian Manor team.
Peggy Shrewsbury with her quilt, “Twelve Month Quilt.”
Art is Ageless® winners announced Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Chelsea Watgen, director of sales and marketing. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Sculpture (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Autumns Volcanic Vent” Drawing (professional): Charles E. Moore, “Matthew, Thaddeus & Simon” Painting (amateur): Jack Taylor, “Summer Fun” Christmas (amateur): Frances Wood, “Christmas” Quilting (amateur): Peggy Shrewsbury, “Twelve Month Quilt” ART, continued on page 2