What’s on Our Mind

Assisted living resident Gayla Browning doesn’t know what it’s like not to be busy. Before she moved into the community a little over a year ago, she dabbled in a variety of different careers, raised a big family and volunteered her time at a local church.“I’ve been it all. My husband, Billie, and I were married for 53 years and had a fence building business.   Read More...

When you love the people you work for and as much as Sharon Schmidt, housekeeping services supervisor at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, it’s easy to see why you’d stay at your job for as long as she has. Sharon will celebrate her 20th anniversary with Presbyterian Manor in September.“I love the staff, and most of all I love the residents. It’s fun to be around them.   Read More...

In honor of Father’s Day next month, we want to make sure you know a special father (and grandfather) in our community – Jim Lowther.Jim graduated from the University of Kansas with his degree in Journalism. He and his wife, Virginia, met on the KU campus, even though Virginia graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in business administration. She went on to work for an insurance company and also wore the hat as “housewife.”Jim started out his career buildin...  Read More...

In the 17 months she’s been working on our campus, Jessica Canchola has had the opportunity to change job titles in order to do more of what she loves: interacting with residents.“I love residents. They make each day special,” said Jessica.Jessica started working for Presbyterian Manor in January 2018 as a nurse but transitioned onto the activities team as Assistant Activities Director in February of this year.“I absolutely loved the idea of being able to interact with th...  Read More...

Emporia 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 Crystal Stock, marketing director. “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 Emporia Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:Best of Show-Professional: ...  Read More...