WHAT’S ON OUR MIND

Christmas is a special time, filled with memories, traditions and recipes that have been passed down through the generations. As the season fast approaches, we asked a few residents to share some of their favorite stories, to help deliver some Christmas cheer to everyone at Clay Center Presbyterian Village.Bill Wieland's favorite Christmas memory was from 1952. He was only nine years old and received a sled he had asked for at Christmastime.

Maxine Neill turned 100 in August, joining three other Clay Center Presbyterian Manor residents who are proud to say they’re “centenarians.”Maxine’s family held a come and go reception on August 15, with a host of friends attending to help Maxine celebrate this milestone.Other members of the centenarian club include Winnie Barker, 102, Harold Hartner, 103, and Ruth Butterfield, 100.The residents have seen many significant technological and cultural changes in their lifeti...

On June 27, Floyd and Lillian Bosch celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.The couple met while in college at St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield, Kan. After leaving St.

On Saturday May 11, we had our first Mother's Day tea party. Life Enrichment Director Kristen Pedigo invited residents and their families and friends to a 2 p.m. tea party where she had hats, white gloves and a special activity.

Clay Center 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 Kristen Pedigo, activity 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 Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:Best of Show, Amate...