It’s time to get signed up for the 2017 Christmas Carousel, a holiday party for independent living residents and Passport members! This year’s theme is Mystery at the North Pole, and during the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13, you (and your fellow elves) will be following the clues to solving the crime of the season.

The rotation for the rooms will be structured the same way it was the previous two years, however, we’ll be starting in a different location. Each group will begin in Verna Belle’s Café then continue down the Community Center hallways in 30-minute intervals. The start times for each group will be staggered. The groups will have staff members along to help guide you through the evening’s events. Start times are as follows: Group One, 3:15 p.m.; Group Two, 3:50 p.m.; Group Three, 4:25 p.m.; Group Four, 5:00 p.m.; Group Five, 5:35 p.m.

Reservations are required (and limited) for this event. You can make your reservation by visiting the Hospitality Desk or calling (785) 323-3847. Once the reservations close, each attendee will receive a personalized reminder card, which will indicate which time your group will begin the day of the party. Prairie Star Restaurant will be a destination during Christmas Carousel and as a result will be closed the day of the party, Dec. 13. There will be a buffet lunch option available in the Pub, to-go only.

Verna Belle’s Café will be open Dec. 13 until 12:30 p.m. and will serve a brunch-style meal.

Please contact Monte Spiller, Resident Services Leader, at 323-3801 with questions regarding Christmas Carousel. Invitations were distributed last week.