Oct. 25, 2018 Who Will Get to Pucker up for This Precious Porker?
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Oct. 25, 2018 Manhattan, Kansas Messenger Editor: Sarah Duggan A local not-for-profit organization enhancing senior lifestyles Who will get to pucker up for this precious porker? by Becky Fitzgerald, year’s perky porker, with Development Director the only criteria being that Heidi HOG, a feisty little the name starts with an piggy from Parks Pasture “H”. (Previous HOGs have Pork east of Manhattan, been named Hazel, Helga, has joined the Harriet and Honey.) Pam HOGTOBERFEST team and suggested Heidi on the is ready for smooching this drive east, and once we evening at our 5th annual selected the spotted piglet, FOOD, FRIENDS and we agreed that yes, she FUNdraising event to does indeed look like a benefit the Good Samaritan Heidi. Pam and Sue also Fund. Heidi and five have volunteered to be financial advisors will be Heidi’s helpers at the introduced at 6 p.m. today event, keeping her clean, (Oct. 25) when this year’s warm and content prior to HOG & Kisses Contest the smooching. Thank you! comes to a thrilling and Please join Meadowlark rewarding conclusion. The Foundation anytime financial advisors have between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. been raising money for the today at Cox Bros. BBQ on Good Samaritan Fund over McCall Road. At lunchtime, the past several weeks, and choose a pulled pork and the person who has raised chicken slider buffet or the most will pucker up for order off the menu, or for Heidi outside Cox Bros. BBQ. dinner, order off the menu or enjoy a hog roast buffet As this week’s newsletter heads to the printer, Dave beginning at 6 p.m. Evening event-goers also may Nelson, an advisor with Edward Jones in Wamego, has enjoy traditional Oktoberfest-style polka music and recaptured the lead. Dave serves on the Meadowlark beer selections. No time to eat in? Carry-out and drive Foundation board, and his mother-in-law, Naomi -thru orders also count toward the day’s sales total. Berber, lives in Lyle House. Since last week, there’s Cox Bros. BBQ is donating 10% of the day’s proceeds been a change for second place, with Matt Paquette of to the fund! Edward Jones in Manhattan passing Melissa Gamino at If you haven’t bought chances to win at least $3000, KS StateBank. Dillon Mack of Thrivent Financial and 50/50 Raffle tickets will be available at Cox Bros. The Lucy Williams of The Trust Co., are our other two winning ticket will be drawn at noon on Friday, Oct. competitors. 26, at Verna Belle’s Cafe . Good luck! Thank you to residents Pam Oehme and Sue Hunt, The day’s fun also includes Meritrust Credit Union, who accompanied Becky Fitzgerald to the farm to an event sponsor. Meritrust staff are looking forward select this year’s baby hog. On the drive there and to meeting event-goers; be sure to stop by their booth back, the threesome discussed possible names for this to register to win a $50 Cox Bros. BBQ gift certificate. the West Conference Room All-Campus Fall Party Friday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate the lovely weather, leaves and all things pumpkin. Join us in the Community Room Friday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 4 Hot Spiced Cider p.m. for an All-Campus Party. Come for fall treats with Cinnamon sticks and mini pumpkin decorating. All are invited! Cinnamon Red Hot Jell-o Riley County Historical Society Fruit & Watermelon Goblin Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Guacamole Jack-o-Lantern Join us in the Community Room Friday, Oct. 26, at Crudités & Red Pepper Dip 7 p.m. to hear from Allana Saenger from the Riley County Historical Society. Allana will present Green Goblin Deviled Eggs “Leading Ladies: Influential Women in Riley Marinated Asparagus County’s History.” with Boo-Berry Vinaigrette USD 383 School Bond Issue Butternut Squash Hummus Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. with Pita Chips sponsored by Orris & Charlotte Kelly Baked Brie Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 with Blackberry Compote a.m. in the Community Room to hear from the Chair of USD 383, Kurt Herrman, on the need for BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders the Bond Issue that is on the Nov. 6 ballot. Kurt Mini Meatloaf will discuss the growth of Manhattan USD 383 and with Mashed Potato Topping the need for building expansions. He will be available to answer your questions and concerns. Rice Krispie Treats Caramel Apple Slices K-State Watch Parties Pumpkin Squares Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. & Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Come to the Game Room for the KSU Watch Parties listed below to cheer on the KSU Wildcats! Restaurant schedule changes • KSU Wildcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners. Kickoff is Due to the Halloween Carnival & Dinner Buffet at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served Wednesday, Oct. 31, Prairie Star Restaurant and at 2 p.m. Verna Belle’s Cafe will close at 2 p.m. • KSU Wildcats vs. TCU Horned Frogs. Kickoff is The Ice Cream Social on Wednesday afternoon 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at is rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing Vespers Services Rock Steady Boxing sessions are canceled Sunday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. This includes classes that The Vespers service will be led by Trinity meet at Meadowlark and Combative Sports Presbyterian Choir from Trinity Presbyterian Center . Church. Vespers service will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Community Room. All are Parkinson’s Partner Luncheon welcome. Friday, Oct. 26, at 12 p.m. Join Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program for a KTMA Student Recital relaxing lunch Friday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1 Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. p.m. in the Community Room. Please sign up in The KMTA Chapter at Kansas State University is a the Blue Book by Monday, Oct. 22. Cost is group of college students who teach piano approximately $9 per person. students, ages five and up. They are excited to Page 2 share a recital with the residents of Meadowlark. The recital will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Halloween Carnival & Dinner Buffet Community Room. All are welcome! Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. Are you ready for some Halloween fun? A group of Part D Open Enrollment trick-or-treaters will be visiting Meadowlark’s Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 8 a.m. Community Center and Households at 1 p.m. The North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Wednesday, Oct. 31. If you would like to hand out Aging will be at Meadowlark Tuesday, Oct. 30 for treats, you can gather in the Game Room. Open Enrollment and discuss your Part D plans. Meadowlark will be hosting a family-friendly Sessions beginning at 8 a.m. will take place in the Halloween Carnival Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5 to KSU Classroom and West Conference Room. Bring 7 p.m. throughout the Community Center with a your Medicare card, insurance card and the list of variety of games, prizes, trick-or-treating and a all medications you are currently taking. Contact trip through the haunted Spookville Saloon! Rita at (785) 323-3891. Decorating for Halloween will begin Monday, Oct. 29. If you would like to volunteer to help with the Coffee Corner—Feature Dessert! activities, please contact Jana Armfield, Volunteer Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. Coordinator, at (785) 323-3890. Join us in the Community Room at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Join us in the Community Room from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30, for a social hour with coffee and a for a ghoulishly delicious dinner buffet. The cost delicious dessert. Verne Belle’s Cafe featured of the dinner is $13 plus tax. No sign up is dessert will be Caramel Pecan Brownies. All are required. welcome! Personhood & Dementia Mindful Connections Thursday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. The K-State Center on Aging presents Personhood Meadowlark’s Memory Program invites you to & Dementia Thursday, Nov. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. join Mindful Connections Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5 and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bluemont Hotel. This free to 6 p.m. in the Community Room. event will focus on acquiring skills to improve This education series will give the opportunity connection and quality of life for people with for care partners to learn about topics related to dementia and their care partners. Karen Stobbe, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia founder of In the Moment, will guide through an while building meaningful connections with interactive day of improvisation to learn to use others affected by the disease. improve to increase interaction and encourage joy Heather Sloan, APRN with Meadowlark Medical in dementia care. Professionals, will provide education regarding A Caregivers Panel will discuss using creativity the dementia process. There will be time for to maintain personhood in the care partner role. questions and answers. No prior registration is The panel will feature KSU English instructor, required. For questions, call (785) 323-3899. Deborah Murray and a scene from her original play about caregiving and dementia, Numb and KSU Farmer’s Market Number. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 10:50 a.m. Meadowlark will take a group to the KSU Farmer’s Living with Diabetes Series Market, co-sponsored with Wildcat Wellness Thursday, Nov.