The votes are in and the people have spoken! The destination for the August/September 2015 Trip is (drumroll……) Omaha, Nebraska! With the destination set, we are hard at work putting together the itinerary, including dates, events, dining and travel. There will be more details announced Monday, July 6, during Town Meeting. We will have sign-up sheets and registration forms available Monday, July 6, in a folder labeled “Omaha Trip.” For further information,  please contact Resident Services Leader, Monte Spiller, at 323-3801.

I grew up on seven acres out in the country in Franklin County, Kansas between Ottawa and Pomona. My sister and I spent a lot of time playing outside in the grass and trees surrounded by our dogs, barn cats, rabbits and chickens. My dad always had a project he was working on from clearing trees to monitoring a burn pile to tending to his elaborate vegetable garden.

It is hard to believe that eight weeks have gone by, but the challenge is now completed and prizes have been awarded. Congratulations to the Blue Team (Becky Fitzgerald, Annie Peace, Loren Alexander) for winning the Physical Activity Challenge. The Best Team Award went to our Silver Team (Kimberly Ensley, Amanda Rall, Ruth Wells, Rae Stamey). The Most Active Resident was Don Rasmussen, with 4,540 minutes of physical activity. Kimberly Ensley was the Most Active Employee, with 3,790 minutes of physical activity.

Q: Annie, with your change in role, who will be answering the questions submitted to the box at the Hospitality Desk?

Thank you for your question. This will be the last edition of Ask Annie, but have no fear. Your questions will be received in the very capable hands of Sarah Duggan, Community Relations Director. I have enjoyed researching and answering your questions and although my focus will be shifting, I look forward to the interesting topics you will bring up to Sarah. Thank you for your interest and for your questions, please keep them coming to Sarah.