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Parkinson's Awareness Month: Update from 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum
April 3, 2026
Blog
Submitted by Polly Ferrell
Meadowlark Hills Singers invites you to come sing with us. Summer is vacation time for the Singers; however, Michael Old Father, Director, is busy reviewing and selecting new songs to challenge us and increase our joy of singing in a group. Meadowlark Hills Singers usually perform three times each year. Our first concert in December will usher in the Christmas season. That means when weekly practice begins Monday, Aug. 15, Christmas melodies will be in the air.
The top-rank poet, Maxine Kumin, while cleaning out her horse barn one day, got the idea for her "Excrement Poem." Basically, she honors what drops from us because it means "we go on." This is true for all animals, but that could develop into a problem.
House Warming Party
Last week we had a great turnout at the Hallway Party – A Small Meal with a Big Reveal! The big reveal was the official unveiling of the newly renovated Honstead and Sloan Houses in our long-term care living area at Meadowlark. These two houses are the oldest houses at Meadowlark – they turned 36-years-old in June!
Submitted by Sue Hunt
With the oncoming week, predicting some cool down in the weather, now would be a good time to ride or walk for a visit to Leons Glen.
On a recent walk, I spotted a lot of different flowers. There was a lot of tiny white blossoms (fleabane) golden coreopsis and cone flower. There was a spiky purple verbena and small lavender puff balls on sensitive cats claw, bee balm and wavy leaf thistle.
On the upper path, lots of purple poppy mallow. When you visit, take your time and look into the Glen.
The Duggans are celebrating the 4th of July 2016 with our first-ever family camping trip! We are joining a group of our friends at the lake for a few days of fun, food and relaxation. But, we’ll be back for one of the best Independence Day celebrations in town, complete with music and fireworks right here at Meadowlark Hills.
Dear Meadowlark Hills Foundation,
Thank you for the beautiful award that Meadowlark was so kind and generous to give. I appreciate it very much. It is now prominently displayed in my office. Again, sorry I was unable to be there, but my absence did not diminish the honor or your thoughtfulness. Thank you again. All the best, Cam (McConnell)
P.S. Thank you for the great work you do!
On Hardware and Me
Submitted by Helen Roser
The excitement was breath-taking. I had hired to work in a store! I would earn twenty cents an hour working at S.S. Kresge 5 and 10 on Saturdays.
Calling all men! The Meadowlark Hills, Men’s II Club are looking for new members to add to the current group of great personalities.
If you are a resident or Passport Member why not give us a try. If you decide this is the group for you, then invite a friend! The men meet every second Wednesday of the month at noon, have lunch and a great conversation over the chosen topic of the day.
There will be a guest speaker at each meeting and will take place on Meadowlark Hills campus. If you have any questions, please contact the Hospitality Desk at (785)-537-4610.