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1 Meadowlark Hills Messenger Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community Jan. 22, 2015 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Sign up for Osher Institute Spring Courses The 2015 Spring Osher Lifelong Learning catalog is now available at the Hospitality Desk and online at This program offers enrichment short courses and special events specially developed for folks 50 or older. It is going to be a great fall with five new courses and four new instructors. UFM Coordinator, Charlene Brownson, will be at Meadowlark Hills from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the Manhattan Room for spring Osher registration sign up. Not-So-Newlywed Game submitted by Kinzie Jo Zimmerman Do you know what your sweetie s favorite color is? Ok, maybe that s too easy! How about this one: What is the name of the last person your love bug dated before they married you? Sound like a challenge? Nominate your favorite resident and staff couples to participate in the Not-So-Newlywed Game, hosted by Sales Leader, Kinzie Jo Zimmerman, and find out which couples know each other the best! Four couples will receive the opportunity to participate in this funfilled game and the winning couple, who proves they know each other the best, will receive an exciting prize. Nominate your favorite Not-So-Newlywed couples by writing their name on the nomination slips and placing them in the jar in the Game Room. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 30. The Not-So-Newlywed Game will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in the Community Room. Come and watch the nominated couples compete - this is one Friday Night Program you won t want to miss! Osher Institute Spring Courses & Special Events Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center *Special Event; Fee - $70 includes transportation, Lunch, and Upper Grand Tier tickets (dinner not included) Sun. March 8 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Depart from Meadowlark Hills The Kanza Indians and Their Last Homeland, by Ron Parks Wed. March 25, April 1 & 8 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room The War of 1812: America s Forgotten War by Robert Smith Tues. March 31, April 7 & 14 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Community Room The Bible and Science by Barry Crawford Wed. May 6, 13 & 20 2 to 4 p.m. Manhattan Arts Center Day Trip to Kansas City s Westport Civil War Battlefield *Special Event; Fee - $55 includes coach transportation, lunch and tour Fri. May 8 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Depart from Meadowlark Hills Please see the Osher registration form, located at the Hospitality Desk, for a complete listing of classes. For more information call UFM at (785) Thank you for your continued support of the MLH Foundation and its mission. The Meadowlark Hills Messenger is proudly sponsored by The Trust Company.

2 UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS Diabetic Support Group A Diabetic Support Group led by Dietician, Lisa Schwartz, will begin meeting quarterly. The first meeting is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the KSU Classroom. The subsequent meetings are scheduled for the following Thursdays, April 30, July 30 and Oct. 29. All are welcome to attend. Collection Drive The Meadowlark Hills Ambassadors are hosting a collection drive from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Living Room. Employees and residents are encouraged to bring in donation items. The following are items needed: shampoo & conditioner, lotion, deodorant, hair brushes & combs, soap, mouth wash, disposable diapers & wipes, baby shampoo, baby lotion, paper towels & napkins, toilet tissue, facial tissue, towels and linens. Items will be donated to the Crisis Center. Please call the Hospitality Desk during the collection drive time if you need assistance bringing items down. Vespers Services The Vespers service, led by the Glenn Fogo, will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in the Community Room. All are welcome. KSU Men s Basketball Watch Parties Watch the KSU Men s basketball games in the Game Room at : 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, against Oklahoma State University 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, against West Virginia University 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, against the University of Kansas Refreshments will be served. Piano Performance Enjoy a piano performance by Leroy Johnson at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Community Room. Come by and enjoy some easy listening music. Lutheran Communion Service St. Luke's Lutheran Church will host a Communion Service the first Monday of every month. The first service is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the Living Room. Reggae Musical Performance Kenrick Waite will be performing reggae music at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the Community Room. Kenrick owns the Little Grill Jamaican Restaurant in Manhattan and is a prior employee of Meadowlark Hills. Lunch Specials Sunday, Jan. 25 Philly Cheese Steak Casserole with Mixed Vegetables $5.50 Monday, Jan. 26 California Quesadilla with Mexican-Style Corn Tuesday, Jan. 27 Hawaiian Pizza Wednesday, Jan. 28 Sesame Chicken and Rice Bowl Thursday, Jan. 29 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Friday, Jan. 30 Reuben with Soup or Chips Saturday, Jan. 31 Chicken Salad Sandwich with Soup or Chips $5.50 Page 2

3 UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jazz Performance The jazz group, R & R Band, will be putting on a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the Community Room. The band is made up of KSU students, Robert Rodriguez on drums, Nolan Groff on bass, David Struss on trombone and Daniel Dissmore on trumpet. Hale Library Concert Series Meadowlark Hills is a sponsor of the Hale Library Concert Series. The second concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the Hemisphere Room in the Hale Library. The Friends of the K-State Libraries will be presenting a very special performance honoring composer Gail Kubik. Performers include K-State music faculty, including Amanda Arrington, piano, Paul Hunt, trombone, Tod Kerstetter, clarinet, David Littrell, strings, Kristin Mortenson, violin, and Craig Parker, trumpet. Transportation will depart at 6:45 p.m. from the Village Entrance, and there will be no charge. Sign up in the Blue Book for transportation. A ticket is required to attend this concert. Service of Remembrance You are invited to attend the Service of Remembrance to celebrate the lives of those we ve lost in the last month. The service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the Living Room. All are welcome to attend. Culture Story Writing Contest Don t forget to submit your entry to the Culture Story Contest by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. There are two categories: staff and non-staff. For each category, there will be three cash prizes awarded to the top three stories: $500 (first), $250 (second) and $100 (third). Entries must be submitted with a completed entry form. Entry forms and topic packets are available at the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office and on the Meadowlark Hills website ( If you have questions regarding the contest, please visit the Community Relations office or call (785) All submissions can be dropped off in the Community Relations office (between the KSU Classroom and the CEO office) or via at sarah.duggan@meadowlark.org. Canvas & Cork Party You re invited to a Canvas & Cork Party with Straight Upp Creative Studio! A team from the studio, located in the Aggieville business district, will bring the fun to us Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. An instructor will lead the group, step by step, in painting a canvas with a pre-selected image. Light snacks and wine will be served during the party. The cost to attend is $30 per person. This includes all painting supplies and refreshments. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk. Contact Sarah Duggan, Community Relations Director, at (785) (or stop by her office) if you have questions. Brownbag Lunch Lecture Series Bring a lunch and watch a televised class presentation on Ask an Attorney About Elder Care: The Basics of Powers of Attorney by Dana Pugh at noon Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the West Conference Room. No registration necessary. Messenger Delivery An additional person is needed to deliver Messengers on Thursday mornings to the Valley Road duplexes. If you are interested in helping, contact Sarah Duggan at Card Making with Michelle Join Michelle Lehmer at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Living Room to create greeting cards for Valentine s Day! Cupid s Brunch Buffet to celebrate Valentine s Day Sunday, Feb a.m. to 2 p.m. Make your reservations by signing up in the Blue Book located at the Hospitality Desk. c Cost: $16.50 adults, $8.25 children Page 3

4 February Focus Group The Focus Group scheduled for February will once again spotlight a staff member. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the employee, both on a personal and professional level. Every day staff is doing great things at Meadowlark Hills and this time will be used to hear more and ask questions. The staff attendee for the February Focus Group will be Project Manager, Robert Abell. Come meet Robert at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the KSU Classroom. Cultivating Community Through Shared Experiences The Beach Museum of Art is hosting a program called Cultivating Community Through Shared Experiences. The staff at the museum invites past military wives to be paired with current military wives at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Beach Museum of Art. The goal of this meeting is for citizens to connect with people they might not otherwise talk to and thereby build the community in Manhattan. The Beach Museum of Art is asking for 12 willing participants who were military wives in the past. Transportation is free and will depart from the Village entrance at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29. Please sign up in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk. Committee Member Sign Up It is that time of year again to begin thinking about signing up for committees here on campus. You will find the sign up sheets in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk. At this time, you are able to retract your membership by marking off your name or apply for open positions on a committee by writing your name on the corresponding committee sheet you would like to join. If you would like to remain on a specific committee, write a yes beside your name in the Blue Book. The committees include the Resident Ambassador Committee, Buildings and Grounds Committee, Messenger/Clerical Committee, Bingo Committee, Art Committee, Messenger Delivery Committee and the History Committee. Committee sign up will close Friday, Jan. 30. Scooter for Sale A red Lynx L-3 electric scooter is for sale. It was purchased in Feb Please contact Julie Sterling at (620) for additional information. Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS Super Bowl Watch Party You re invited to the Meadowlark Hills Super Bowl Party Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the Game Room and Kansas Room and Pub. The New England Patriots will take on the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks! Heavy snacks will be served, including: wings, chips and queso, lil smokies, cheeseball with crackers, brownies and soda. The Pub will be open and drinks can be purchased throughout the game. Come enjoy the most anticipated NFL game of the year, pick your favorite commercials and watch the halftime show superstar, Katy Perry! Sign up in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk. There is no cost to attend. Kansas Day Celebration Trip to Topeka Residents and Passport members are invited on a day trip adventure to Topeka, Kan., in celebration of Kansas Day. The trip will include lunch at Red Robin Restaurant and a tour of the Kansas Museum of History. The excursion is set for Kansas Day, Thursday, Jan. 29. Transportation will depart at 10:30 a.m. from the Village Entrance. Upon arriving, we will enjoy lunch at Red Robin Restaurant,. After departing Red Robin Restaurant, we will head to the Kansas Museum of History. The Kansas Museum of History is an award-winning museum that tells the story of the people of Kansas. Transportation to Topeka and admission into the museum will be free. Lunch at Red Robin will be pay on your own. Registration for the trip is now full, but you can add your name to the wait list in the Blue Book. For further information, contact Pam Reding, Community Relations Assistant, at DRINK SPECIAL Jan. 26 to 31 Whiskey Manhattan 2 oz Gentleman Jack 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth Bitters $3.75

5 ASK ANNIE Q: What is the process for reservations in Prairie Star? submitted by Annie Peace In an effort to meet everyone s needs here is the procedure for reservations at Prairie Star Restaurant. Reservations are taken anytime during hours of operation by stopping by Prairie Star or by calling Prairie Star at (785) Reservations are encouraged to be made at least one hour in advance. The restaurant will accept a maximum of five reservations for any one time slot depending on the size of the party. Tables that are reserved will not be seated with other parties within 45 minutes of the reservation time. A reservation will only be held a maximum of fifteen minutes after a scheduled reservation time. If the party has not arrived by that time, then the table will be released. In the case of the restaurant being full, the Manhattan Room will be utilized if it is not holding a private party or event and as staffing allows. Any parties over ten people are encouraged to book their reservations through the Hospitality Desk and utilize any of our rooms capable of hosting a party that large including the Manhattan Room, Living Room, Classroom and Community Room. Thank you for another great question and please keep them coming. Alice Nichols 90th Birthday Party You are invited to the Game Room from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, to celebrate Alice Nichols 90th birthday. Stop by for cake, celebration and conversation. All are welcome. Mary Jane Brown s 90th Birthday Celebration You are invited from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, to the Community Room to celebrate Mary Jane Brown s 90th birthday. The celebration is hosted by her children, Bart and Mary Kay. RSVP by Jan. 25, to marykay@belladura.com or (785) if you would like to attend the party. All are welcome. Lynette Ford s Retirement Party A retirement party for Hospitality staff member, Lynette Ford, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Community Room. Come wish Lynette all the best. All are welcome. Page 5

6 Jan. 25 Jan. 31 Includes beverage, starter and dessert. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY WED. SATURDAY Jan. 25 ~ Lunch $11 Dinner $12 Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Jan. 26 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $11 Italian Sausage with Sweet Peppers Garlic Toast Choice of Vegetable Jan. 27 ~ Lunch $6 Taco Bar (does not include drink, starter or dessert) Dinner $12 Jan. 28 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $12 Meatloaf Sandwich Steak Fries Choice of Vegetable Jan. 29 ~ Lunch $7 Dinner $11 Breakfast Bar (does not include drink, starter or dessert) Jan. 30 ~ Lunch $9 Dinner $12 Tuna Noodle Casserole Choice of Vegetable Jan. 31 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $13 Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Potato Salad Choice of Vegetable Coconut Shrimp Roasted Red Potatoes Baked Ham with Peach Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Chicken Fairmont with Hunters Sauce Wild Rice Seared Scallops Roasted Red Potatoes White Lasagna Garlic Toast Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy London Broil Twice Baked Potato *You may substitute an extra vegetable for the starch on any special for no additional charge.

7 Grosh Cinema Movies Monday, January 26 - Sunday, February 1 Show Times: 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Monday Saturday 2 and 6 p.m., Sunday Monday, January 26 Looking for Richard (1996) Al Pacino s deeply-felt rumination of Shakespeare s significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an il-depth analysis of Richard III. Co-Starring: Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin & Kevin Spacey Rated PG-13; 1 hr. 51min. Tuesday, January 27 Bridges of Madison County (1995) Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson, for four days in the 2960s. Co-Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep & Annie Corley Rated R for language; 2 hrs. 4 min. Wednesday, January 28 Son of God (2014) The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.. Co-Starring: Diago Morgado, Amber Rose Revah & Sebastian Knapp Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 18 min. Thursday, January 29 The Score (2001) An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.. Co-Starring: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton & Marlon Brando Rated R for language; 2 hrs. 4min Friday, January 30 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) Ten years after a pandemic disease, apes who have survived it are drawn into battle with a group of human survivors. Co-Starring: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell & Andy Serkis Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 10 min. Saturday, January 31 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Co-Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett & Gerard Butler Rated PG; 1 hr. 42 min Sunday, February 1 Golden Winter (2014) In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he ll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. Co-Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes & Sienna Miller Rated G; 1 hr. 29 min. Page 7

8 This Week's Opportunities January 25 - January 31 Sunday January 25 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Omelets with Fruit 10:00 a.m. ~ Church Service, CR 2:00 p.m. ~ Movie, GC 6:00 p.m. ~ Movie, GC 7:00 p.m. ~ Vespers, CR Monday January 26 Trash pick-up day Breakfast at Verna Belle s Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Dental Hygiene Clinic (By Appointment Only), Miller Spa 9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR 10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Sit and Be Fit, CR 12:00 p.m. ~ Beginner Tai Chi, CR 12:00 p.m. ~ 1st Presbyterian Men s Luncheon, MR 1:00 p.m. ~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR 1:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson s Exercise Class, CR 1:30 p.m. ~ Ladies Pool Table Time, BP 3:00 p.m. ~ MLH Singers Practice, CR 7:00 p.m.~ Community Bingo, CR 7:00 p.m. ~ Woodwinds Anonymous, LR 7:00 p.m. ~ Game Time, GR Tuesday January 27 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Breakfast Sandwich with Fruit 10:30 a.m. ~ Steady Yourself, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Chair Yoga, CR 11:30 a.m. ~ Serendipity Luncheon, MR 12:00 p.m. ~ Seven Dolors Book Discussion, LR 1:00 p.m. ~ Tai Chi, CR 3:00 p.m. ~ Coffee Corner, CR 3:30 p.m. ~ Ambassador Committee, CON 4:00 p.m. ~ Newspaper & Bible, LR 5:30 p.m. ~ 3nd Floor Supper, CR 6:00 p.m. ~ KSU Watch Party (K-State vs West Virginia), GR 7:00 p.m. ~ Dominoes, GR Wednesday January 28 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Breakfast Burrito with Fruit 8:00 a.m. ~ Centering Prayer, TR 9:00 a.m. ~ New Perspectives, MR 9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR 10:00 a.m. ~ Memory Support Group, CON 10:00 a.m. ~ Church Service, LR 10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Sit and Be Fit, CR 12:00 p.m. ~ Beginner Tai Chi, CR 12:00 p.m. ~ Brownbag Lunch Series (The Basics of Powers of Attorney) CON 1:15 p.m. ~ Dr. Tran Foot Clinic, CR 1:30 p.m. ~ Pitch, GR 1 to 2 p.m. ~ Fitness Center Office Hours, FC 2:00 p.m. ~Card Making with Michelle (Valentine Cards), LR 3:00 p.m. ~ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, MR 3:00 p.m. ~ Call Hall Ice Cream, KR 5:30 p.m. ~ 1st Floor Supper, MR 7:00 p.m. ~ Leroy Johnson Piano Performance, CR 7:00 p.m. ~ Game Time, GR Thursday January 29 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Biscuits & Sausage Gravy 9:00 a.m. ~ Messenger Ladies, CON 10:00 a.m. ~ Meadowlark Bible Study, LR 10:00 a.m. ~ Diabetes Support Group, KSU CR 10:30 a.m. ~ Steady Yourself, CR 10:30 a.m. ~ Depart for Beach Museum (Cultivating Community Through Shared Experiences ), VE 10:30 a.m. ~ Depart on Kansas Day Trip, VE 1:00 p.m.~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR 2:00 p.m. ~ Alice Nichols Birthday Party, GR 3:30 p.m. ~ Dementia Caregiver Support Group, KSU CR 7:00 p.m. ~ IL Bingo, CR Friday January 30 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Waffle or Pancake 9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR 10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Sit and Be Fit, CR 1:00 p.m. ~ Hand and Foot Card Games, GR 1:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson s Exercise Class, CR 1:30 p.m. ~ Brain Booster, GR 7:00 p.m. ~ Jazz Group Performance, CR Saturday January 31 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Omelets with Fruit 9:00 a.m. ~ Acrylic/Watercolor Painting for Fun, KSU CR 1:00 p.m. ~ KSU Watch Party (K-State vs Kansas), GR 1:00 p.m. ~ Movie, GC 4:00 p.m. ~ Movie, GC 7:00 p.m. ~ Movie, GC Room Abbreviations BP, Billiards Parlor CR, Community Room CON, Conference Room FC, Fitness Center GR, Game Room GC, Grosh Cinema KR, Kansas Room (Pub) KSU CR, KSU Classroom LB, Library LR, Living Room MR, Manhattan Room MCR, Miller Craft Room PS, Prairie Star Restaurant TR, Tranquility Room VE, Village Entrance WS, Woodshop