The Manor Senior Community Benton, AR

04/27/2026

Special thanks to the students from the Benton High School Sending Sunshine Group and teacher Katrina Donaho! You definitely brought smiles to everyone!

04/27/2026

A Big Thank You to First Baptist Church for
Making Our Day! We enjoyed the Fellowship and delicious food!

04/22/2026

With the 152nd Kentucky Derby Day just around the corner, we're making Derby Day hats to celebrate! Here are a few early designs showing lots of creativity. Crafting continues through May 2nd.

04/22/2026

It's National Jelly Bean Day! What's your favorite flavor?

04/20/2026

Puppies make the world go round🐶

04/20/2026

It’s Monday and we’re celebrating Spring with another fun-filled week brimming with chances to have fun, make friends, enjoy the outdoors, and stay fit! After a long, cold winter…warm breezes and sunshine are finally on tap, so we’re headed outdoors for lawn games, walking excursions, and gardening galore!

If you’re looking for opportunities to stay fit, we’ve got you covered with a variety of fitness programming including Kellie’s daily Flex & Stretch inspirational morning wake up routine, afternoon Volleyball, Lisa’s Walking Club, Cardio Drumming, and Chair Yoga.

And to wind down, enjoy an afternoon movie in our Theater.

Come celebrate Spring with us and experience the Manor Difference!

04/14/2026

Today, we celebrated with Kay as she made a generous donation to benefit Adopt-a-Stray Rescue and their work to rescue and shelter dogs in need in Arkansas. Thank you Kay for your kind and giving spirit!!

Here is the full press release...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Retired Lt. Col. Kay Couch-Lopez Donates $20,000 to Support Shelter Expansion for Rescue Dogs in
Arkansas
ALEXANDER, AR — Kay Couch-Lopez has made a transformative $20,000 donation to Adopt-A-Stray
Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs across the South and placing
them into loving homes. The gift will fund construction of a dedicated senior dog sanctuary on the
organization’s property in Alexander.
Founded in January 2010 by Kelley Prichard, Adopt-A-Stray operates with a small team and a mission to
end the euthanasia of adoptable pets through rescue, foster placement, adoption, and strong advocacy
for spay-and-neuter initiatives. The organization is funded entirely through adoption fees and donations.
Couch-Lopez’s contribution will help create a peaceful, home-like sanctuary for senior dogs — a
prefabricated 12×20 insulated structure designed to provide a calm environment for aging animals to
heal, decompress, and live comfortably. Dogs who are medically stable will be available for adoption,
while those who are not will be cared for for the remainder of their lives. The sanctuary will be furnished
like a small living space with sofas, chairs, and cushions rather than traditional kennels, promoting
comfort and reduced stress for elderly animals.
“This gift means everything to us,” said Prichard. “Senior dogs are often overlooked, yet they deserve the
most compassion and dignity. This sanctuary will give them a quiet place to feel safe and loved.”
Adopt-A-Stray is also working toward its long-term vision of constructing a 30×30 main shelter building on
its property. The proposed facility will require a concrete slab foundation estimated at $8,000–$14,000, a
roughly $25,000 insulated structure with electricity, plumbing, septic installation, fencing, and
indoor/outdoor kennels. The organization is actively seeking local contractors, tradespeople, and
businesses willing to donate labor or materials or offer discounted services to help complete the project.
Couch-Lopez was inspired to support the rescue after learning about developing partnerships to impact
local Veterans and their pets.
Prichard, who spent years as a veterinary technician before launching the rescue full-time, said the need
for a dedicated shelter space has become urgent. The organization currently relies on only three foster
homes plus her own residence, which is filled with crates to accommodate rescued dogs. Rising costs
and a decline in available fosters have made expansion critical for the rescue to continue operating
effectively.
“Kay’s generosity is not only helping dogs,” Prichard added. “It’s helping us build a future where we can
save more lives, support veterans, and continue this mission for years to come.”
Couch-Lopez hopes her donation will inspire others to step forward and match her contribution to fully
fund the shelter project.
About Adopt-A-Stray Animal Rescue
Adopt-A-Stray Animal Rescue is an Arkansas-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs from kill
shelters, providing medical care and foster placement, and finding permanent homes. The organization
places strong emphasis on spay and neuter advocacy as the most effective way to reduce pet
overpopulation and euthanasia rates.
Media Contact:
Adopt-A-Stray Animal Rescue
Kelley Prichard
14601 Ansata Dr.
Alexander, AR 72002
(501)303-8185
Kelley.aasr@gmail.com

04/13/2026

Last week we went to the Arkansas Traveler’s baseball game, had a visit from some adorable bunnies and baby chicks, visitors of home schoolers bringing belated Easter wishes and goodies for all, and a few gardening club front runners showcase their flower beds.

This week we have volleyball, lawn games, courtyard fun, live music Thursday afternoon in the great room, a trip out for some flea market shopping on Friday and much more!

Spring is in full bloom at the Manor at Benton! 🌺🌸🐰

04/10/2026

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04/03/2026

It’s been a busy week at Benton Manor! Thank you to Pastor Gathright for sharing a presentation of the Holy Land with us. It was great and we even got to sample some hummus and pita. This week we also had lots of Easter themed movies playing in the theater, and Easter egg hunt with two golden egg prize winners, live music with lady Elaine and Bluesboy Jag, and to top it off the Easter Bunny hopped in to see us!
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

03/24/2026

Here are a few special moments from our second tea party. Everyone looked beautiful! Enjoy!

03/24/2026