Fall 2012 Volume 31, Issue 4 Slice of Life

(501) 225-6073 www. lifequestofarkansas.org Make plans for these two spectacular events to support LifeQuest:

arry Thomason, “Showbiz Storyteller” A seated luncheon on Friday, October 12, 2012, 11:30 a.m. H Arkansas Governor’s Mansion

Perhaps best known for his long-running TV series, “Designing Women,” Harry will share stories of his life and times from his roots in Hampton, Arkansas, to his becoming an acclaimed television and film producer. Reserved seats $ 65 Reserved table for ten $ 650 Platinum Sponsors: Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Lab Woodland Heights Gold Sponsor: St. Vincent Health System Silver Sponsor: Bank of Little Rock

lection Night Party with John Brummett A buffet dinner on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 6 to 10 p.m. E U.S. Pizza Party Room, Kavanaugh Blvd. in Hillcrest

Watch election returns on super-sized flat-screen televisions with John’s live commentary while enjoying friends, food, drink, and raffle prizes.

Reserved seats $50 Reserved tables of eight $400 Page 2 Slice of Life Interfaith support 7/01/2011 to 6/30/2012

Asbury United Methodist Religious Society of Friends Christ Episcopal Second Presbyterian Christ the King Catholic Sisterhood Agudath Achim Christian Science Society St. James United Methodist Faith Lutheran St. Michael’s Episcopal First United Methodist St. Paul United Methodist Grace Lutheran Temple B’nai Israel Grace Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Jewish Federation of Arkansas Trinity United Methodist Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Unitarian Universalist Pulaski Heights United Methodist Winfield United Methodist

How to join LifeQuest group travel trips o to the LifeQuest website at www.lifequestofarkansas.org. Click on the bus icon for trip opportunities and discounted rates with online book- G ings. See also the bulletin board across from the LifeQuest office.

Community Services

ifeQuest brings together volunteers to help those who L need Caring Wheels, Computer Comforters, and Handy Hands. A $10 donation to LifeQuest is requested for a round trip to the doctor. Minor home repairs and computer help are $15 per hour plus any needed supplies. Contributions help off- set the ongoing cost of coordinating services and volunteers. To request a service or to become a service volunteer call LifeQuest at 225-6073. Volume 31, Issue 4 Page 3

New LifeQuest website — same web address www.lifequestofarkansas.org

y the time that fall Adventures in Learning classes begin September 19, a new, updated and more interactive website will go live. We are adding increments over the fall months to B make it possible for you to manage your LifeQuest involvement online: • Reserve and pay online for admission to our exciting fall events • Register and pay online for Adventures in Learning • Make a donation • Volunteer • Find news, links to interesting articles, announcements, and more

Memorials and Honorariums

Memorials Honorariums Ella Mae Barrow from Lucy Lincoln Abraham Charlie Frith from Margaret Whillock Dr. William Bishop from Ellen & Jim Kane Jim Watts from Fann Woodward Susie Henley from Sam & Helen Caruthers

Legacy Leaders We are grateful to these members for helping ensure that LifeQuest will go on in perpetuity. If you would like to help In Remembrance secure the future of our organization, please call or see Marie Freeling Ann Leek, Executive Director. Christina Spear Dr. Craig Borden* Jeannette Shorey, II, M.D. Betty Lile* Talmage “Van” Spence Ada Taillac Jane D. McCain Emily “Robin” Sudderth Ian Campbell Robert B. Moore, M.D. Josephine Williams* Bill Talley Ayleen Ragland* Dorothy P. Sitton *Fulfilled

Business Name Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #395 Little Rock, Arkansas P.O. Box 25523 Little Rock, AR 72221

LifeQuest is grateful to Roller Funeral Homes for printing this issue of Slice of Life and the Fall Adventures 12 in Learning brochure 20 ll Fa

Mark Your Calendars for Board of Directors AIL Committee Adventures in Learning 2012 Richard A. Blake • Sept 19—Nov. 8—Adventures in Learning Simon Bookout Dorothy P. Sitton, Director • Fall Term Annette Connaway Gene Blagg Lee Lee Doyle, Ph.D. Betty French • Fri, Oct. 12 — Luncheon at the David H. Dyer Arthur W. Gillum Mansion with TV & film producer Pat Lile Ginger Goodman William A. Lyford Marietta Kehler Harry Thomason Raye Montague • Tues. Nov. 6 — Election Night Party Diane S. Mackey Clarice P. Miller Bob Moore with John Brummett Nancy I. Smith Patricia K. Monoson, PhD. Betty Valachovic David R. Montague, Ph.D. Allan Ward Staff: Ann C. Leek, Executive Director Byron Schriver, Jr. Ann G. West Jane Gordon, Office Manager Elaine Scott C. Fred Williams Jo Ann McQuade, Volunteer & Lindsay M. Thomas CPA Richard A. Williams Services Coordinator Pat Torvestad Phil Wittman Fred Ursery Shelley Wold Darlene Baker, Administrative Ass’t. Ann G. West Gale Gill, Newsletter Layout Richard A. Williams Jerry C. Wilson Ronald H. Winters, Ph.D. Steve Hancock, Ex officio If you do not wish to receive future issues of Slice of Life, please Jane McCain, Ex officio contact LifeQuest at 501-225-6073 or [email protected] Dorothy P. Sitton, Ex officio