CATHOLIC EDUCATION STUDENTS VISIT

Students attending the religious education program at St. Michael's and St. Joseph's of DuBois, and St. Bernard's of Falls Creek have been coming to Christ the King on Wednesday afternoons two to three days a month for group activities with our residents.  They always bring or make something yummy to eat, do crafts, sing, and play games for an hour or so after Mass.  This has been an extremely successful program organized by Kathleen Clement who is the coordinator of the religious education program at these churches.  Her efforts and those of her volunteer staff are to be commended.  Kathleen wanted to come up with something meaningful and productive for the students and residents alike. This turned out to be one of the most successful student programs we have had at CKM.  May 15 will be their last visit this school year and we will certianly miss them but will look forward to them coming back in September.  A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved.  Pictured below are some fun photos.

COUNTRY AND SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT

Brenda Mishler held a captive audience with her vocals of almost sixty residents along with staff and family members.  She specializes in country and southern gospel music and tailored her visit to our residents with many of the old time hymns they remembered.  Brenda's music was soothing and stimulating at the same time and proved to be a perfect therapy for many of our residents.  This was her second visit to our home and we will be seeing her again in July.  

AGNES KEIBLER PAINTING DEMO

In February we introduced you to Agnes Keibler and her artistic talents and this month she demonstrated her love of painting. A white canvas came to life as she used her brushes, paints, tools, and beautiful imagination to begin her first painting in over four years. She was a  little shaky an a bit critical of herself but her moves appeared flawless to the residents and staff who were watching.  One of her sons and two daughters-in-law were there to to watch and encourage her.  This was a fabulous beginning, an extraordinary honor and we look forward to the next session to see the painting complete.  Thank you, Agnes!

 Prepping the canvas.

 Selecting the paints.

 We begin!

 Finishing the sky.

 Working on the covered bridge.

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Coming to life and we break for the day.

LOVING HANDS

Joanne Clontz received the royal treatment today with staff doing her hair, make-up, and nails before she went out with her family to attended a surprise birthday party for her grandson.  Joanne said she "enjoyed being pampered" and is pictured below with Larissa Bernardo, Helen McKendree, and Debbie DeChurch who all enjoyed it as much as she did!  

BEAUTY SHOP COFFEE CLUB

The beauty shop at CKM is not just for hairdressing.  Residents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack before or after they get their hair done. But people with appointments are not the only ones enjoying this very friendly and social area.  Residents, family members, and staff come in and out throughout the day to enjoy the java or just to say hi.

 Pictured are Lois Leach, Doris Frantz, Mary Miknis, and Hank Ito

LUTHERSBURG GIRL SCOUT TROOP

Beth Alexander, Speech Therapist at Christ The King, invited the Luthersburg Girl Scout Troop # 20578 to spend time at our facility on February 4^th.  They brought Valentines for our residents and distributed them room to room as a service project but also learned about career opportunities in the health care field.  Beth gave them a tour of the facility as she reviewed job descriptions, availability, and education requirements for each department.  The girls had an opportunity to ask questions and proved to be inquisitive and attentive in all areas. These young ladies exemplified the qualities Girl Scouting strives to achieve and we welcome their future visits to Christ The King. 

LOCAL ARTIST AGNES KEIBLER

We have a very special resident at Christ The King Manor.  Agnes Keibler is an accomplished artist who has been painting in oils most of her life.  Pictured is Agnes with one of her recent paintings displayed in our therapy department. Also shown are several pictures Agnes has hanging in her room.  We are very proud to have her at CKM.

“When I was eight years old my mother gave me a pencil and paper. I used crayons before that because I wasn’t allowed to have a pencil.” Agnes stated,  “That is when I started to draw things.” And she has been drawing and painting ever since.   As a girl Agnes had two teachers that encouraged her talent.  “I did all of the art work at school for holidays.  I once did a background for a school puppet show.” Her passion for her art shows as she recalls these memories. Her eyes light up and her beautiful smile expresses her love and pride for her work.  Agnes is self-taught and has never taken formal classes. 

Agnes has lived in Punxsutawney for the past 46 years where much of her work was done.  In the 1980’s she and her husband traveled to Florida as “snowbirds” where she also painted and gave classes.  “I can’t remember all of the paintings I’ve done.  All of this painting and in the meantime I raised five boys! My paintings are all over the United States.”  She has sold many of her works but each of her boys has at least five paintings in their home.  She has done portraits of her grandchildren and has also has done paintings to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Agnes has offered to do a painting demonstration at CKM in the spring for the residents and anyone else who would like to attend.