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Gary LaGrange is a retired US Army Colonel who served three tours of duty in combat in Vietnam. He commanded Fort Riley and retired just after the first war in Iraq.

1 Meadowlark Hills Messenger Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community Nov. 13, 2014 Who s Keeping the Bees? The History about the Meadowlark Hills Beekeeper During the past several months, Meadowlark Hills has hosted a set of beehives on our campus. These were cared for by beekeeper, Gary LaGrange. Gary LaGrange is a retired US Army Colonel who served three tours of duty in combat in Vietnam. He commanded Fort Riley and retired just after the first war in Iraq. His daughter will soon become a psychologist, and they are working toward opening a farm near Manhattan for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The farm will train soldiers and veterans on the fundamentals of farming so that they can then join a mentor farmer and learn skills to either manage or own a farm. They hope to open the farm within three years. One of the things they will learn is beekeeping. Gary agreed to become the trainer for them so he enrolled in a Master Beekeeping Program with the University of Montana where the nation s premier course is offered. As part of the farm effort, he began beekeeping training for soldiers with PTSD and TBI last June. He has placed beehives in various locations surrounding Fort Riley so that they can be readily accessible for soldier training. He currently has 32 beehives. Gary chose Meadowlark Hills with the recommendation of resident, Bob Klemm. Bob was serving on the Sunset Zoo Board of Directors and attended a Bee Club meeting. They received approval and three hives were placed at Meadowlark in April They are located immediately behind the maintenance building on the West side of our complex. Gary names all of his hives after biblical characters, and the three hives at Meadowlark Hills are Paul, Jonah and Mattias. They produced approximately 270 pounds of honey this year, which is well beyond the average for the state of Kansas. Honey is usually extracted from the hives twice a year, once in mid- July and once again in early September. This year, Gary s hives produced about 2,200 pounds of honey in total. There are few regulations regarding keeping bees in Kansas. Gary produces his honey in a facility at Sunset Zoo that is licensed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the US Food and Drug Administration as a certified food processing facility. The honey at Meadowlark Hills is pure and very hygienic. It contains all the local pollens, which is very therapeutic for those with allergies. It is also very high in antioxidants so its goodness goes beyond the sweet floral taste. See Who s Keeping the Bees?, page 5 Thank you for your continued support of the MLH Foundation and its mission. The Meadowlark Hills Messenger is proudly sponsored by The Trust Company.

Chaplain Installation submitted by Chaplain Patty Brown-Barnett At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, the Reverend Dr.

This service of installation will take the place the of the regularly scheduled Vespers service, and will last a full hour.

Light refreshments will be served following the service. KSU Men s Basketball Watch Parties Watch the KSU Men s Basketball Games at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, and at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, in the Game Room.

2 Chaplain Installation submitted by Chaplain Patty Brown-Barnett At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, the Reverend Dr. Patty Brown-Barnett will be installed as Chaplain for Meadowlark Hills in the Community Room. This service of installation will take the place the of the regularly scheduled Vespers service, and will last a full hour. Representatives from the six churches that founded Meadowlark Hills in 1980 will participate in the service, as well as others from the Manhattan community. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate! Light refreshments will be served following the service. KSU Men s Basketball Watch Parties Watch the KSU Men s Basketball Games at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, and at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, in the Game Room. Refreshments will be served. Musical Performance Join us at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 in the Community Room for a performance by Bob Fleener. He will be singing some Sinatra for us! UPCOMING EVENTS KSU Football Tailgating Party Mark your calendars for the next Kansas State University football game against West Virginia University. A tailgate party will be hosted in the Game Room and Kansas Room & Pub at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Watch the game and cheer on K-State! Refreshments will be served. Wine & Cheese Party A wine and cheese party will be hosted at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, in the Community Room. Enjoy some great conversation, a nice glass of wine and some flavorful cheese. Lonnie Baker, Meadowlark Hills CEO, will be the special guest. The cost is $8 to attend. Sign up in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk to reserve a spot. Lunch Specials Nov Sunday, Nov. 16 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta with Garlic Bread Monday, Nov. 17 Avocado BLT with Soup or Chips Tuesday, Nov. 18 Hawaiian Pizza Wednesday, Nov. 19 Sesame Chicken with White Rice Thursday, Nov. 20 Monte Cristo Sandwich with Soup or Chips Friday, Nov. 21 Chili with Cinnamon Rolls Saturday, Nov. 22 Tuna Salad Sandwich with Soup or Chips $5.50 Page 2

3 UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Red Hat Luncheon The Red Hat Ladies invite all Meadowlark Hills ladies to a Thanksgiving-themed lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Manhattan Room. Hostesses Verta Riniker and Colleen Robinson are planning a special time to be thankful. Please sign up in the Blue Book to attend this luncheon. Put on your best Red Hat and come ready to share a gratitude moment that affected the future of your life. Line Dancing Get ready to kick up your heels at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays with Carolyn Dreiling and Marilyn Noyes at the Seniors Service Center. Participants dance from DVDs projected onto a screen. This class is a lot of fun and a great way to get some low impact cardiovascular exercise. Please sign up by calling (785) The Line Dancing class will not meet Thursday, Nov. 13. Coronado in Quivira This Osher course looks at the era when the plains and prairies were home to early natives and traces the path of exploration by the soldiers and clergy with Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. The last session will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Manhattan Arts Center. Transportation will depart from the Village Entrance at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge for transportation. Prior registration is required to attend this course. Open Enrollment: Compare Part-D Plans The Meadowlark Hills Finance team has partnered with the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging on Tuesday, Nov. 25, for an opportunity to compare Medicare Part-D Prescription Drug Plans. There is one appointment time slots currently still open. Please sign up in the Blue Book. For those who have signed up, please bring with you a list of your medications, copies of your Medicare card and copies of your current Part D insurance card. Contact Rita Harsch in the Finance office if you have questions. Exercise Class Changes There will be a change in the exercise class schedule for the morning of Friday, Nov. 14. The exercuse schedule in the Community Room will change as follows: 9:30 a.m. Seat Strength canceled 11:15 a.m. Sit & Be Fit 12:00 p.m. Weights 101 Thanksgiving Day Meal The Prairie Star Restaurant is hosting a Thanksgiving Day meal with two seating times available: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, in the restaurant, Manhattan Room, Kansas Room Pub and Game Room. The meal options will be: Choice of butternut squash soup, ambrosia salad or garden salad Choice of ham or turkey Stuffing Green bean casserole or mixed seasonal vegetables Cranberry sauce Choice of Pumpkin pie, pecan pie or apple cake The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Reserve your seat now by signing up in the Blue Book located at the Hospitality Desk. Winter Ball Theme Ballot The Winter Ball theme has been narrowed down to three options. The theme choices to choose from are: Country Western Wonderland, Frozen Fifties, and Silver and Gold. Complete a ballots at the Hospitality Desk to submit your choice. Pippin Show Wamego High School Theatre Department will be performing Pippin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Wamego High School. The cost for a ticket is $4 and transportation will be $7. Transportation will depart at 1 p.m. from the Village Entrance. Please sign up in the Blue Book to attend this show. Page 3

Q: Where did a lot of the things go that were taken to the Market that never made it to the market? submitted by Annie Peace Here is what I learned. Donations are received year -round for the Market.

There are also some presale options before the Market opens for business. Prior to the sale, each household is offered a choice of one furniture item UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.

Employees and residents are encouraged to bring in their used clothing they no longer want. Items will be donated to Goodwill.

ASK ANNIE and one other household item (like a wall hanging or lamp) to utilize in their house.

4 Q: Where did a lot of the things go that were taken to the Market that never made it to the market? submitted by Annie Peace Here is what I learned. Donations are received year -round for the Market. When a donation is received that the staff believes could be used right away, the donation is offered to the team that is seeking an item. There are also some presale options before the Market opens for business. Prior to the sale, each household is offered a choice of one furniture item UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT. Clothes Drive The Meadowlark Hills Ambassadors are hosting a clothes drive from 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Living Room. Employees and residents are encouraged to bring in their used clothing they no longer want. Items will be donated to Goodwill. Please call the Hospitality Desk during the clothes drive time if you need assistance bringing items down. ASK ANNIE and one other household item (like a wall hanging or lamp) to utilize in their house. Each volunteer that helps with the Market is allowed to choose one item before the sale opens, but it cannot be a large item like furniture. Thank you for another great question and please keep them coming. Leader of the Pack Have you noticed a Meadowlark Hills employee who has gone above and beyond? You can nominate them to be Leader of the Pack. An employee is chosen each month, and they are awarded a special parking spot, a Meadowlark Hills gift certificate and a free car wash. Stop by Verna Belle s Café or the Human Resource office to fill out a nomination form with information about an outstanding employee. Eyeglass Adjustment K-State Pre-Optometry Club will be here from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Community Room. They will be adjusting eyeglasses for residents. This is a free service. Wyoma Jonhson Funeral/Memorial Service The memorial service for Wy Johnson will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth. All friends are welcome. Brownbag Lunch Lecture Series Bring a lunch and listen to a televised class presentation on How to Right-size for the Way You Want to Live by Suzanne Wiley, at noon Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the KSU Classroom. No registration necessary. DRINK SPECIAL Nov Spiced Apple Cider 1.25 oz. Captain Morgan Hot Apple Cider $3.75 Page 4

5 LETTER TO THE MESSENGER A Walk in the Woods submitted by Sue Hunt Now that cooler weather is here and all the biting bugs are gone, if you are still in the mood to explore, I would recommend a woods trail behind the Meadowlark Valley homes. The trail has been enlarged and one-half is wood chipped. The leaves are off the trees so you can admire the shapes and bark of the various trees. Some identify signs have been added along with bird houses and feeders and a couple benches. I saw bright berries, green osage ball and a small stream. The walls of the valley shield you from the wind. I can imagine a fairyland walk after the first snow. To get there from the end of Meadowlark Valley Road, follow the construction road to the meadow. A Friendly Note from Pizazz submitted by Stefanie and Shawn Morris Making and keeping appointment times is greatly appreciated! We have had an increasingly high number of walk-ins and people asking for same day services. We cannot always work everyone s requests in the same day, although we try! The availability of appointments and walk-in times diminish as the week goes on, so please help us meet all of our clientele needs by planning ahead as much as possible. We appreciate all your business and your understanding about scheduling! We are already filling our appointment slots for the busy Thanksgiving week. Stop by and see us or give us a call (785) if you want an appointment before the Holiday! Joke of the Week More Who s Keeping the Bees, from page 1 Gary uses the standard commercial 10 frame Langstroth hives. Each hive will have about 60,000 bees during July. During the winter months the population will naturally reduce to about 30,000 and then build to 60,000 again the following year. The bees feed on many plants and flowers. In the spring elm trees, dandelions, red bud trees and many wild flowers are used as well as the flowers blooming in the Meadowlark Hills gardens. The bees fly out three miles in search of nectar and pollen. The Kansas State University fields are a good source for the hives. The bees especially like yellow sweet clover and it is abundant in the area. The five acres in front of the hives bloomed heavily with the yellow clover this year, so one of the primary ingredients in the honey is clover. As the season progresses they move to various blooms on many trees and flowers. They hope to develop the five acre plot in front of the beehives as an orchard and gardens. The plan is to have soldiers from Fort Riley who have PTSD and TBI help them. One day there should be an area where one can walk among fruit trees and pollinator-friendly flowers. Gary planted 10 pounds of wildflowers in that plot this September. The goal is to begin work on the orchard and gardens this coming spring. Soon, jars of the Meadowlark Hills honey will be available for purchase in Verna Belle s Café. The cost for a 12 ounce jar will be $6 and the cost for a one-pound jar will be $8. Keep an eye out for an article in the Messenger when the honey will be available. Staff anticipates that the honey will be available just before Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving dinner was finished, Mort saw his little brother, Sid, in the backyard, poking holes in the dirt and filling them in with birdseed. Why are you planting birdseed? Mort asked. I m growing next year s turkey, Sid replied. Page 5

Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Includes beverage, starter and dessert. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY WED. SATURDAY Nov. 16 ~ Lunch $12 Dinner $11 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Nov.

6 Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Includes beverage, starter and dessert. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY WED. SATURDAY Nov. 16 ~ Lunch $12 Dinner $11 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Nov. 17 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $11 Tuna Casserole Choice of Vegetable Nov. 18 ~ Lunch $6 Taco Bar (does not include drink, starter or dessert) Dinner $12 Nov. 19 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $11 Pulled Pork Sliders Potato Salad Choice of Vegetable Nov. 20 ~ Lunch $7 Dinner $12 Deli Bar (does not include drink, starter or dessert) Nov. 21 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $12 Breaded Shrimp Cole Slaw French Fries Nov. 22 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $15 Chicken Quesadillas Black Beans Mexican Rice Spaghetti & Meatballs Garlic Toast Chicken Roulades with Andouille Sausage Dressing & Andouille Gravy Seared Cod with Sundried Tomato Sauce & Scalloped Potatoes Beef Tips with Sweet Peppers & Onions Over Rice Grilled B.B.Q. Shrimp Ranch Roasted Red Potatoes Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Garlic & Shallots Risotto Steak Night Baked Potato *You may substitute an extra vegetable for the starch on any special for no additional charge.

7 Grosh Cinema Movies Monday, November 17 - Sunday, November 23 Show Times: 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Monday Saturday 2 and 6 p.m., Sunday Monday, November 17 My Fair Lady (1964) A misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager the he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. Co-Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison & Stanley Holloway Rated G; 2 hrs. 10 min. Tuesday, November 18 Bells of St. Mary s (1945) At a big city catholic school, Father O Malley and Sister benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a buliding. Co-Starring: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman & Henry Travers Unrated; 2 hrs. 6 min. Wednesday, November 19 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) The dramatic lives of trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer against a background of circus spectacle. Co-Starring: James Stewart, Charlton Heston & Betty Hutton Unrated; 1 hr. 52 min. Thursday, November 20 The Last Stand (2013) The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff. Co-Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker & Johnny Knoxville Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout and language; 1 hr. 47 min. Friday, November 21 Schindler s List (1993) In Poland During World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.. Co-Starring: Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser & Liam Neeson Rated R for violence including torture and nudity; 3 hrs. 15 min Saturday, November 22 Hatari (1962) A group of men trap wild animals in Africa nd sell them to zoos. Will the arrival of a female wildlife photographer change their ways?. Co-Starring: John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli & Hardy Kruger Unrated; 2 hrs. 37 min. Sunday, November 23 The Great Mouse Detective (1986) Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. Co-Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham & Val Bettin Rated G; 1 hr. 26 min Page 7

8 This Week's Opportunities November 16 - November 23 Sunday November 16 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. ~ Chaplain Installation, CR Monday November 17 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 1:00 p.m. ~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR 1:00 p.m. ~ Parkinson s Exercise Class, CR 1:30 p.m. ~ Depart to Mac (Coronado Old Quivira), VE 1:30 p.m. ~ Ladies Pool Table Time, BP 2:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson s Voice, KSU CR 3:00 p.m. ~ MLH Singers Practice, CR 5:30 p.m. ~ 5th Floor Supper, MR 7:00 p.m. ~ KSU Men s Basketball Watch Party, GR 7:00 p.m.~ Community Bingo, CR 7:00 p.m. ~ Game Time, GR Tuesday November 18 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Breakfast Sandwich with Fruit 7:30 a.m. ~ 1st Presbyterian Men s Bible Study, MR 10:30 a.m. ~ Steady Yourself, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Chair Yoga, CR 1:00 p.m. ~ Tai Chi, CR 2:00 p.m. ~ Life Story, LR 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. ~ 2nd Floor Supper, CR 5:30 p.m. ~ Eastside Supper, MR 7:00 p.m. ~ Dominoes, GR Wednesday November 19 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Breakfast Burrito with Fruit 8:00 a.m. ~ Centering Prayer, TR 8 to 11 a.m. ~ Clothing Drive, LR 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, KSU 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. ~ Brownbag Series (How to Right-Size for the Way You Want to Live), CON 1 to 2 p.m. ~ Fitness Center Office Hour, FC 1:30 p.m. ~ Pitch, GR 2:30 p.m. ~ General Support Group, CON 2:30 p.m. ~ Lutheran Communion, LR 3:00 p.m. ~ Call Hall Ice Cream, KR 5:30 p.m. ~ 1st Floor Supper, MR Thursday November 20 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Biscuits & Sausage Gravy 9:00 a.m. ~ Messenger Ladies, CON 10:00 a.m. ~ Meadowlark Bible Study, LR 1:00 p.m. ~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR 2:00 p.m. ~ Low Vision Support Group, KSU CR 3:30 p.m. ~ Dementia Caregiver Support Group, KSU CR 6:00 p.m. ~ KSU Watch Party (KSU vs. West Virginia), GR 5:30 p.m. ~ Meadowlark Circle Supper, MR 7:00 p.m. ~ IL Bingo, CR 7:30 p.m. ~ Sons of the American Revolution, CON Friday November 21 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Waffle or Pancake 9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR 10:00 a.m. ~ Veterans Group, GC 10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR 11:15 a.m. ~ Sit and Be Fit, CR 12:30 p.m. ~ Mending Angel, GR 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 3:30 p.m. ~ Catholic Rosary, CR 7:00 p.m.. ~ Wine & Cheese Party, CR Saturday November 22 Breakfast at Verna Belle s Omelets with Fruit 9:00 a.m. ~ Acrylic/Watercolor Painting for Fun, KSU CR 10:00 a.m. ~ League of Women Voters, MR 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

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