I LOVE the people that live at Meadowlark Hills. We are all different but similar, and that makes for a great place to live.
Poyntz of View: Art Mingle fundraiser moves to new location
May 1, 2024
Becky Fitzgerald
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HOGtoberfest Update
By Becky Fitzgerald on October 22, 2015
Happy, the HOGtoberfest mascot, was busy last week, attending meetings with me and visiting participants in this year’s HOG & Kisses Contest. She did all she could to encourage the candidates to continue to raise support and awareness for Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s Good Samaritan Fund, leading up to HOGtoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cox Bros. BBQ, 223 McCall Road.
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Spot a sign, win a prize ticket!
By Becky Fitzgerald on October 8, 2015
A local business has generously agreed to help Meadowlark Hills Foundation promote HOGtoberfest, which is set for Thursday, Oct. 29. The what, where, when and why pertaining to HOGtoberfest is expected to be displayed beginning Monday, Oct. 12, on two marquees in Manhattan. Be on the look-out for these signs! The first employee, resident or Passport member to contact Becky Fitzgerald after seeing one of these marquees will be entered to win the HOGtoberfest door prize, a barbecue meal for 10.
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Hog Heaven
By Becky Fitzgerald on October 1, 2015
2nd annual HOGtoberfest to benefit Good Samaritan Fund Fiends of Meadowlark Hills have a fun and tasty opportunity to support the Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s Good Samaritan Fund when the doors to Cox Bros. BBQ open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Brothers Bud and Bobby Cox, sons of Meadowlark Hills residents Newton and Ellie Cox, pledge to donate 10% of that day’s proceeds to the Fund.
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Deck the Halls: Recent donations boost Meadowlark Hills’ Art Collection
By Becky Fitzgerald on September 23, 2015
The calendar says it’s September, but for the past several months, Art Committee members could be convinced it’s Christmas time. Since last spring, various potential donations of fine art and decorative art (framed posters, etc.) have been presented at each of our first Friday-of-the-month meetings for consideration. I believe I speak for a majority of members in saying that it’s been a treat to examine and/or research the proposed gifts.
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Sold!
By Becky Fitzgerald on September 10, 2015
Meadowlark Hills resident Sue Hunt held up an adjustable cane decorated with hand-painted roses, and the knot in my stomach began to unravel. Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s first public auction of donated household items had lured several capable volunteers and a large crowd to Pottorf Hall in Cico Park on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the raised hands and nodding heads that were prompted by auctioneer Vern Gannon did much to calm my nerves.
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Meadowlark Hills Market
By Becky Fitzgerald on August 6, 2015
Meadowlark Hills Market, an annual sale of household items, has been reinvented this year. An auction is taking its place! Please mark your calendars for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Cico Park’s Pottorf Hall. Proceeds benefit the Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s Good Samaritan Fund, which assists residents in Meadowlark Hills healthcare households who have outlived their financial resources. Vern Gannon of Gannon Auctions is donating his time and that of his staff members so that more auction revenue will go toward the fund.
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Sam Jose: The Missing Print Found
By Becky Fitzgerald on July 23, 2015
John Pence, a frequent visitor at Meadowlark Hills, was in an antique mall in downtown Salina, Kan., last year when he uncovered buried treasure of sorts. A framed aquatint entitled “San Jose” by Ted Hawkins caught his eye, and he was fairly certain he had seen the image somewhere before.
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Flint Hills Alive with Sound of Music
By Becky Fitzgerald on May 28, 2015
The 10th anniversary of Symphony in the Flint Hills is less than a month away, but it’s not too late to join in the fun on Saturday, June 13. Reserved seats and transportation have been secured. All you need are comfortable shoes and a desire to hear beautiful music in a gorgeous setting. This year’s event is at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County, which was the location when the event debuted in 2006. Performing with the Kansas City Symphony in honor of this milestone year is special guest artist Lyle Lovett, a four-time Grammy award winner.
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Legacy Society Awards
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.
Meadowlark Hills Turns 35!
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.
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