Aberdeen Village announces Art is Ageless® …

Aberdeen Village announces Art is Ageless® winners

Top, left: Cecil Mashburn was first place in the professional painting category with “Italy Farm.”Top, middle: Carolyn Habighorst’s piece “Christmas Morning” was a third place winner in the Christmas category.Top, middle: Hughie Habighorst was first plac ...

Rolla Presbyterian Manor announces Art is …

“Painter Delight Wreath” by Mutz Maples was Best in Show in the amateur category.

Rolla Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners

“Painter Delight Wreath” by Mutz Maples was Best in Show in the amateur category. Rolla Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “The Art is Ageless program and the sto ...

Artist’s joy comes from giving away …

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Artist’s joy comes from giving away creations

While we welcomed Edith Collins into Presbyterian Village in April 2018, she's a longtime resident of Fort Scott, moving here in 1945 from Matrix, Mo. After moving to Fort Scott, Edith attended nurse's training. Along her journey as a nurse she met her fu ...

Developing …

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Developing talents

Hobbyist Gerald Karnes focuses on photography and woodcarving. When Gerald Karnes was 16, he borrowed his sister's Kodak camera to take along to summer camp. Seven decades later, Gerald is still taking and sharing photographs. This fall, visitors t ...

Staff members make Art is Ageless …

Lisa Flick, seated, and Lisa Montoya bring their artistic skills to the planning and set-up for Art is Ageless at Manor of the Plains.

Staff members make Art is Ageless better and better

Lisa Flick, seated, and Lisa Montoya bring their artistic skills to the planning and set-up for Art is Ageless at Manor of the Plains. DODGE CITY – Since Manor of the Plains opened in 1990,  Art is Ageless has been a way for residents and local commun ...

Color Me Happy – Artist finds …

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Color Me Happy – Artist finds joy in bright colors

Pat Bird, 90, uses her artwork and expressive use of color to brighten the lives of others. Her latest creation, a 24-inch by 48-inch painting of a butterfly called "Tranquility," was inspired by the darkness she has seen in day-to-day life. You can’t ...

Ancient art of …

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Ancient art of relaxation

Resident Eleanore Myers has made hundreds of origami boxes. Eleanore Myers is constantly on the go. We see her everywhere on campus – chairing our Community Assembly, leading the women’s bible study, and volunteering her time and talents wherever she ...

Shaping a …

Shaping a passion

Retirement finally gave Katy Bevill time to learn sculpting You know you're near Katy Bevill's apartment when you see the delicate, detailed figures that decorate her doorway. They're Katy's own creations, sculpted in clay and hand-painted. Katy learned ...