What’s Been Going On

When residents Mickey and Bob McClure took over our community’s library, it was disorganized and unwelcoming. Pouring themselves into the project, the McClures quickly turned the library into a place where residents could not only find what they were looking for but enjoy spending time there.The McClures ran the library for several years and when Mickey passed away, her close friend, Neva Bahruth, was asked to take the reins.“They just threw me into the wind, and so I just followed t...  Read More...

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its annual inspection May 22, 2019.This is the sixth time in the past 16 years Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor has received a zero-deficiency rating. To celebrate, we had an ice cream sundae party with our healthcare staff and residents.“We are so proud of our staff for this outstanding achievement,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director. “We ...  Read More...

Whether she’s managing therapy services for several Presbyterian Manor communities or taking the steps necessary to be on the leading edge of her career, Bonni Ledesma is focused on taking her career—and the therapy services Aegis Therapies® provides—to the next level.Bonni is director of rehabilitation for Aegis Therapies in Arkansas City. But her path to get here included a few different routes along the way.“I began work as a rehab aide for a birth to 6 [year-old] ...  Read More...

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s 25th Annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic on May 4 raised more than $17,800 for the Manor’s Good Samaritan Program.The tournament was named for the late golf pro and Arkansas City native, Richard “Dick” C. Metz, who was a leading golf pro in the 1930s and 1940s. In his career, he won 14 professional victories and was inducted into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 1991.After Metz’ death, a golf tournament named for him was started ...  Read More...

Tired of asking your grandchildren how to operate your smart phone? Tired of your smart phone making you feel like you need to go back to school?Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is hosting a free Senior Cyber Cafe from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 29 to help area seniors take control of their devices instead of letting their devices control them.Your children and grandchildren will be coming to you for assistance after this seminar!   Read More...