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Written By Annie Peace on March 14, 2013

Q: Is there someone at Meadowlark Hills that can help me with my taxes, including getting my documents together?

A: Meadowlark Hills Finance team is not able to offer tax advice or assistance. However there is a great FREE community resource. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are at the Senior Center until April 12. To make an appointment and find out what documents you need to bring, call 537-4040. 

on March 14, 2013

Ever wonder how you can volunteer without even leaving the Meadowlark Hills campus? There are opportunities available to meet that need. 

At Meadowlark Hills, a committee was created to be just that: representatives and messengers of the organization. You can volunteer to participate in the Ambassador Committee.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of an ambassador is an authorized representative or messenger.

The committee meets twice a month and each meeting brings more enthusiasm than the last!

Written By Becky Fitzgerald on March 7, 2013
  • The highest mountain pass reached by rail in the United States
  • The Million Dollar Highway, with spectacular views around every curve
  • The World’s Greatest Gold Camp
on March 6, 2013

Over 40 percent of the decisions we make each day are based on habit, not conscious thought. By creating better habits, you can create the backbone of a healthy lifestyle—one that works, even when you are not thinking about it!

One way to create a healthy habit is to track your behavior until the behavior becomes a habit. Follow these steps to a healthy lifestyle.

on February 28, 2013

Some of you may be familiar with the hit reality TV series, America’s Got Talent. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and other performers of all ages competing for the top prize of one million dollars!

Here is your time to shine! Meadowlark Hills is hosting a talent show of its own at 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 22, in the Community Room. Talented amateurs and unknown performers will gather to compete for the title! Bring your songs, poetry, artwork, comic routine or any other show of unique talent!

on February 20, 2013

Meadowlark Hills Trust Accounts can offer much-needed security and convenience for residents that choose to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Resident Trust Accounts are a savings account that is held/managed by Meadowlark Hills. The account accumulates a small amount of interest, however it is less than the average savings account. You will find that the dexterity of this account will make-up for the difference.

Written By Annie Peace on February 20, 2013

Q: How do Courtesy Days accumulate and what fees should I expect when using them?

on February 20, 2013

Osher Institute courses, available through Kansas State University and UFM Community Learning Center, in partnership with Meadowlark Hills have an exciting line-up of classes for Meadowlark residents coming up in March!

Written By Ed & Jo Call on February 14, 2013

After moving to Meadowlark Hills in 2008, many of our friends and acquaintances asked, “How do you like living at Meadowlark Hills?”

My candid reply was, “I hate it less each day!” Seriously after 40 years on Timberlane Drive, we were down-sizing from 2,000 square feet to less than 800 square feet. That fact in itself can be traumatic. Adding to the anxiety was the task of selling our home, remembering the housing market was lousy at the time. An added concern was that both of us were facing medical issues. 

on February 7, 2013

Wanting to stretch your mind? Join the New Perspectives Book Club that meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Living Room. This group reads aloud and stops to discuss points of interest and growth. On Wednesday, Feb. 13, we will begin reading A Ladies Life in the Rocky Mountains, by Isabella Bird.

There is no outside reading unless you choose to do so. Sign up in the Blue Book if interested so enough copies of the book can be ordered. The book will cost $10. Contact Jan McNeil at  776-3894, or Kay Shanks at 539-2066, if you have questions.

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