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  • Ask Annie!

    By Annie Peace on December 13, 2012

    Question: Annie, can you tell us more about the Eden Alternative Program that Lonnie mentioned at Town Meeting? He said you had attended this program.

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  • Ask Annie!

    By Annie Peace on December 6, 2012

    Question: Why have employees been wearing jeans to work, outside of Fridays? Answer: I am glad you asked! This idea was a result of brainstorming ways to give back to the community. Twice a month,...

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  • From the Little Apple to the Big Apple with Love: The Call

    November 15, 2012

    Back in January of 2009, I was still working as the Director of Spiritual Care at Mercy Regional here in Manhattan, KS. Mercy and Via Christi were very supportive of me becoming a Board Certified...

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  • Up, up and away!

    November 8, 2012

    Forget the usual Friday afternoon of nodding off on the couch. On Friday, Nov. 2, two Meadowlark Hills residents took a special trip around town. Or should I say, above town? Thanks to Sherry Smith...

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  • Piecing it together

    November 1, 2012

    Quilts are part of many cultures and found in households across the country. They are often made by hand using familiar materials such as scraps of clothing, grandpa’s old coveralls, or delicate lace...

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  • What does it mean to be a good listener?

    October 18, 2012

    Becoming a good listener is not something that is highly valued in our society. I am not aware of any events centered on how well a person is able to listen to another, or of any awards that are...

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  • Trash to treasure: Meadowlark Hills Market a success!

    By Kinzie Jo Zimmerman on September 27, 2012

    The Meadowlark Hills Market raised $2,700 on Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15! That's almost $300 more than last year. A big thank you to all of the residents and employees who helped make...

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  • Community wellness fair at Meadowlark Hills

    September 20, 2012

    Meadowlark Hills will host a Community Wellness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 27. This event is open to all Meadowlark Hills residents and staff, as well as the Manhattan community. Attendees are welcome...

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  • Creating community: supporting those with Alzheimer's

    August 16, 2012

    One of the greatest strengths of Meadowlark Hills is the warm community that exists here. I believe that a healthy community is able to gain information about relevant issues, respond to change, and...

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  • Meadowlark Hills softball — congrats!

    July 19, 2012

    Congratulations to the Meadowlark Hills Employee Softball team! They finished regular season play with a record of 5-2. The staff team members are: Matt Ruhnke, Food and Beverage Leader; Chris Nelson...

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