Wichita Presbyterian Manor
Compassion drives direction of work JUNE 2024
Wichita Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Wichita Presbyterian Manor is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit. “We’re honored that local seniors “Sunset on the Farm” allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Amy Watson, life enrichment director. “Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over. Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form. Wichita Presbyterian Manor hosted a reception for “Peonies - Sunlit Luminescence” the winning artists listed here: Best of Show amateur: Vera Davis, “Sunset on the Farm” Best of Show professional: Naomi Ullum, “Peonies - Sunlit Luminescence” People’s Choice overall: Dennis McKay, “Depression” Christmas amateur: Sandra Shryack, “Bringing Home the Tree” Christmas professional: Phyllis Provost-Saas, “Merry Llarry Llama” Drawing amateur: Debra Ryan, “The Sentry” Drawing professional: Patt Sharpe, “Cacuts” Fiber Arts amateur: Liz Hicks, “Determination Afghan” Fiber Arts professional: Donna Bates, “A Whale’s Tale” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Karen Funcheon, “Aunt Mildred” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Judi Michelis, “Summer’s Splendor” Needlework amateur: Paulette Mattingly, “Giraffe Fabric Collage” Painting amateur: Mary McNeil, “Rivets and Rails” Painting professional: Lisa Kellerby, “Cowgirl Cuddle” Photography amateur: Gary Stahl, “Naptime” Photography professional: Chester Bernat, “Almost Forgotten” Quilting amateur: Nancy Kreibach, “Refractery” Sculpture/3-D professional: Deb Thomas, “The Healing Power of the Drum” “Depression”
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If you’ve visited with our new Assisted Living and Memory Care Director Zanette Brooks since she took on her new role in March, you probably found out that she prefers the name “Z.” “It’s been going really well,” Z said. “It’s a new job so you learn a lot. But everyone has been very supportive.” Z helps lead and direct the day-to-day management of the Assisted Living staff, as well as working to ensure the negotiated service agreements are in place and up to date. The work, she said, is varied and interesting. She brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in nursing and more than 2 years of experience as a director. “The staff has been inviting and eager to teach me anything I don’t know,” Z said. “The residents have been very kind and encouraging and welcoming as well. Across the board, it’s been great.” In her time away from work, Z said she enjoys spending time with her family which includes three children, and nine grandchildren ranging from 4 months old to 14 years old. She also enjoys reading and staying busy with work in her yard. “I’m really compassionate and passionate about what I do,” Z said about her work at Wichita Presbyterian Manor. “I love what I do.” u
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