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Written By Sarah Duggan on May 28, 2015

The emerald anniversary celebration starts next week with a special kick off at Town Meeting Monday, June 1! It’s been 35 years since Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community was formerly dedicated on June 8, 1980. During the week-long celebration lasting through Friday, June 5, residents and staff will be seen wearing green “Celebrating 35 Years” shirts, and several are already drinking from green tumblers now available at Verna Belle’s Cafe for $5.   

Written By Jeff Heidbreder on May 21, 2015

We have reached the end, which means it will be time to celebrate! The challenge post-party will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the Community Room. Plan to join us for food, the announcement of winners, prize drawings and to celebrate all the hard work that we have done over these eight weeks. Tracking sheets from Week Eight need to be turned in to the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office or Caul Fitness Center by 5 p.m.. Tuesday, May 26.

Written By Becky Fitzgerald on May 21, 2015

An unusual achiever with a lifetime of service and generosity to her credit was honored Monday, May 11, at the 13th annual Legacy Society Banquet sponsored by Meadowlark Hills Foundation. 

Written By Jeff Heidbreder on May 14, 2015

Next week will be the last week of our challenge, so it will also be the last week to earn your team some points!  Continue tracking all activity on your Week Seven sheets and turn them in to the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office, or Caul Fitness Center by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The challenge post-party will be from 3 to 4 p.m Wednesday, May 27, in the Community Room. Plan to join us for snacks, awarding of prizes, random drawings and a celebration of all the physical activity you accomplished. Congratulations to Jo Horton for winning the Week Five Healthy Eating Challenge drawing.

Written By Becky Fitzgerald on May 14, 2015

Kermit the frog said it’s not easy being green, but Meadowlarkians aren’t likely to share his opinion during the first week of June. An emerald anniversary celebration is planned Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5, to mark the 35 years that have passed since Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community was formerly dedicated on June 8, 1980. Residents and staff will be seen wearing green “Celebrating 35 Years” shirts, and several are already drinking from green tumblers now available at Verna Belle’s Cafe for $5.   

Written By Jeff Heidbreder on May 7, 2015

This is Week Six of the challenge, which means there is only a little more than two weeks left. Keep moving, and earn as many points as you can for your team! Continue tracking all physical activity on your Week Six sheets, and remember to turn them in by Tuesday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Sheets can be turned in at the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office or Caul Fitness Center.  Congratulations to Sharon Smith for winning the Week Four Healthy Eating prize drawing; she won a 30-minute massage!

Written By Becky Fitzgerald on May 7, 2015

The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s goal of raising $200,000 for local not-for-profit organizations was surpassed on Grow Green Match Day, with 21 gifts benefiting Meadowlark Hills adding to the effort. According to the event website, GrowGreenManhattan.com, 1,331 gifts totaling $232,517.36 will support organizations which have an endowment fund with GMCF. Local businessman and former Meadowlark Hills board member Phil Howe again agreed to provide matching funds, so each organization’s donation total will be increased 50%.

Written By Jeff Heidbreder on April 30, 2015

We have passed the halfway point of the challenge! I must say it has gone fast, but has been a lot of fun so far.  Continue tracking physical activity on your Week Five sheets, which will be due to the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office, or Caul Fitness Center by Tuesday, May 5, at 5 p.m. Looking forward to the Week Eight healthy eating challenge, which is to stay within your calorie limits for the day.

on April 30, 2015

As a young child, K-State student and Meadowlark Hills companion, Julia Chestnut had always dreamt of working alongside the famous “Crocodile Hunter,” Steve Irwin. When Julia first laid her eyes on Steve Irwin’s television show, she was taken away. “The way he was absolutely passionate about the animals was completely eye opening and inspiring.” The messages Irwin shared with the world sparked an interest in Julia—realizing she wanted to take her career towards the same path Irwin did.

Written By Becky Fitzgerald on April 30, 2015

Meadowlark Hills’ Home Health companions are driving clients in safety and comfort thanks to a recent gift from Meadowlark Hills resident Robin Higham. His 1999 Oldsmobile 88 was recently added to our community’s fleet of vehicles and has become one of three cars assigned to Home Health.  

“We call it Red Robin because it’s red and it was donated by Robin Higham,” said Kelly Miller, Home Health Leader, of the four-door sedan. “People who ride in it tell us it’s very comfy. It has added to our flexibility and independence to meet the needs of our clients on their time schedule.”

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