 Home | News Archive | Newton | 2006
Resident profile: Pete McCloud Pete McCloud moved to the Manor with his wife Martha in April. Pete went to school in Newton and was a letterman in basketball, football and track. Read More... Manor honored with prestigious PEAK Award Newton Presbyterian Manor recently received a Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) award from the Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA). Read More... Advisory committee welcomes members Presbyterian Manor of Newton recently welcomed five people to the Manors. Each will serve a three-year term. The new members are Susan Koehn, Father Floyd McKinney, Betty Richert and Harold Schorn. Read More... ‘Open breakfast’ allows morning flexibility Whether health care center residents are early-morning risers or late sleepers, we fix up morning breakfast the way they like it, when they want it. From pancakes and bacon to poached eggs and toast … whatever is desired. Read More... New fitness center hours announced The new wellness center will soon be complete and open for exercise. We are in the process of organizing equipment, setting up fitness assessments, and planning classes, trips and other events for the wellness center. Read More... Two residents share their experience which dispel common misperceptions about retirement community living When her mother entered a nursing home, Orva Hargett realized she and her husband, Ron, “had no arrangements made as to where we wanted to go” if and when they needed to move to a retirement community. Read More... Active residents seek new sights The Manor’s townhome and apartment home residents are looking for new places to visit. Read More... Apple Blossom Festival a success After such a dry winter and spring, the rain finally came…just in time for Apple Blossom Festival 2006. Read More... Apple Blossom Festival raises more than $15,000 The Manor’s annual Apple Blossom Festival on April 29 was better than ever. This year’s entertainment included the Schniggle Fritz German Band, Read More... Residents explore yoga and tai chi April, garden apartment residents had the opportunity to try modified versions of the therapeutic exercises of yoga and tai chi. Read More... Newton Presbyterian Manor Nominated For Quality First Award WICHITA, KS - Presbyterian Manor of Newton was nominated for a Community Involvement Award by the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (KAHSA). Read More... Laughter is still the best medicine April showers bring May flowers! And with those showers, we experience the joy of the spring season renewing all the beauty and life we have missed during the dreary winter months. We notice the buds on the trees, the warmth of the breeze, and the birds and the bees. Read More... Wellness center fundraising reaches goal Thanks to a generous lead contribution from Al Klein, fundraising for the addition of a wellness center is now complete. Read More... Enjoy the benefits of good nutrition Lately we have been hearing about the benefits of exercise and the effects on our health and wellbeing, but did you know that nutrition can benefit you as well? Read More... Meet Volunteer Phyllis Fischer Phyllis Fischer has volunteered at the Manor seven years. She helps with Marcia Hiebert’s arts and crafts group two or three times a week. Read More...
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