Meadowlark is alive. That was obvious from the moment we walked in the door.
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The saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but sometimes an apple isn’t enough to ward off illness and it times like those, it’s prudent to have a doctor you trust just a phone call away.
A Meadowlark Hills St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon for the “Pats” in Independent Living was organized in 2014 by Pat Miksch to honor what would have been her dad’s 110th birthday. He was born March 17 in 1904 and lived to celebrate his 99th birthday.
Pat asked Rae Stamey to help with the table decorations, and thus she became an official “Pat” for the day.
Those attending this year’s event are as follows: (back row) Pat Hook, Pat Edwards, Pat Miksch, Rae Stamey, and Pat Hartman; (front row) Patty Brown-Barnett, Pat Vogt and Pat Niernberger.
Submitted by Helen Roser
As an old person who has tried to keep in touch with her fellow humans, I have realized we have been working our way back to all-purpose grunt instead of ahead with words.
Finally, one all-purpose word has replace the popular two words “awesome” and “cool”. The new word is “crazy” and I think I understand its popularity. When we oldsters were required to build our vocabulary, it was so we could more effectively and accurately communicate with our fellow man. (Meaning humans, which include women.)
I only have a few more weeks of guiltless pigging out (Baby Duggan will be here soon!), but it’s that time of year to think ahead to our Pig Out for Parkinson’s event! The Pig Out is an annual fundraising and awareness event that benefits the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program. This year, the Pig Out is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, at Cox Bros. BBQ in Manhattan, Kan.
The Meadowlark Messenger has a new editor Hether Birchmeier! Hether started as the Community Relations Assistant Monday, Feb. 6. Since her initial start date, Hether has been learning about Meadowlark, our weekly newsletter and the Meadowlark Volunteer Program. As the Community Relations Assistant, Hether’s main responsibilities include leading the Volunteer Program and coordinating the Messenger creation and production. Hether is originally from Michigan (and is a HUGE University of Michigan fan!), but has lived all over the country and abroad.
I rarely salute water that flows from my kitchen faucet. Yet, one of the great unsung achievements of technology and science is the ability to produce huge and dependable quantities of potable water. In sharp contrast is the scene in the Third-World, where most every day, in a village somewhere, people rejoice in that first gush of safe water from some pipe in their village.
Congratulations to Kelly Salaz, CMA in Collins for winning the Meadowlark Leader of the pack for March 2017!! Kelly’s nomination stated, “Kelly always takes extra time to make sure the residents have a good day, whether it be laughing or talking with them, doing their hair and makeup, or doing her famous creative manicures that residents love. Kelly doesn’t go through one shift without going the extra mile for the residents. She is always brainstorming ideas for outings and new adventures, and doesn’t mind taking the lead on coordinating when asked.
Congratulations to the Meadowlark February 2017 Leader of the Pack, Sara Snell! Sara goes above and beyond every day. If she can find a way to make someone’s job easier or life better, she will. Not only has she been the primary organizer for the entire 2017 Winter Ball event, she supports the Veterans Group, she was a lead for Christmas Carousel (including sewing several costumes!) and will help at any event that she is asked to assist with. Sara is a hardworking and caring team member that is always willing to help.
Congrats, Sara!
Bayer Pond Nature Area attracts a variety of wild life, and in early February, a moose was spotted! In the United States, moose prefer states such as Wyoming, Utah and Alaska, but our moose has relocated from the Lake Perry area. Next time you visit our pond, watch for him! He stands west of the West Gazebo by the trail leading into the woods.
Meadowlark is alive. That was obvious from the moment we walked in the door.
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