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Meadowlark Messenger: May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 Manhattan, Kansas Messenger Editor: Sarah Duggan A local not-for-profit focused on supporting people in living their best lives even in the midst of a viral pandemic Article submitted by At first I only handled local calls, but eventually I Meadowlark resident Nancy also put long-distance calls through anywhere across Bowen to the Marion Historical the country. We had huge routing books which told us Museum, located in Marion, how to route the call through toll centers. We had to Kan., then shared with the write this all down on a ticket so the nighttime Meadowlark Messenger. operator could complete the billing for each long distance call. I eventually was scheduled to work As a senior at Marion High someThis Drew nights triple which dresser was frightening is one of severalto be alone mid with- so School, my two afternoon much responsibility! century modern furniture pieces available at May’s teachers excused me from When fires were called in, we had to notify the Meadowlark Market. attending classes so I could firemen by calling each one, and we had to pull the work for Bell Telephone the siren on the wall then allow it to blow the signal for last six weeks of school. I worked all summer earning valley, hill, or rural fires. At night this had to be done money to attend Sterling College and returned the while also connecting callers and routing long following summer as well. distance calls! We were located up above Rexall Drug Each day I sat up to a huge board covered with discs Store back behind my Uncle Les Broadstreet’s wearing head phones and asking “number please,” photography studio. then connecting them by a cord to their I worked with wonderful ladies like Dorothy requested number. We had to ring the number Melcher, Inez Schambron, others I can picture but repeatedly until a disc showed the call was answered. can’t remember names at the moment. Our night The party lines in the country were more difficult as operator was almost always Ruth Ann Kline. Usually we had to ring longs and shorts and remember the there were four operators for day and evening hours, number until answered. To complicate matters but only one from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. The pay was anyone who picked up their phone on that line “to about the best in town for female employees. I really listen in” made it appear the call was completed! loved my job! Manhattan Mask Mandate: Expiring! The events will include group walks, a nutrition The City of Manhattan’s Mask Mandate will expire discussion, and a few challenge opportunities. Sunday, May 16. Starting Monday, May 17, masks Dates and times of the events can be found on the will no longer be required for independent living Opportunities Calendar on page 10. Participants residents and guests in the Community Center will track their physical activity and water areas. consumption during the week and will earn points Some residents and guests may choose to still for your healthy habits and attending events. The wear a mask, even in the absence of a mandate. All participant who earns the most points during the residents, guests, and Meadowlark team members week will be crowned our Wellness Olympiad should continue frequent hand washing. Please Champion! The Olympiad Champion will receive a stay home if you are feeling sick. $100 cash prize. Other prizes will also be awarded Channel 1960 will air the final video update for participating in events and winning challenges. from Lonnie Baker, CEO, at noon and 5 p.m. The Wellness Olympiad is a fun event to tomorrow, May 14. Re-runs of this update will be celebrate physical activity and wellness. on 1960 throughout the weekend and air times Participants are able to complete as many of the can be found on page 11. events as they choose. Whether you are competitive and aiming for the top prize, or you Friday Entertainment: The Charades just want to join us for a group walk, pick up your Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m. packet and let’s get moving! Contact Jeff Meadowlark welcomes The Charades at 7 p.m. Heidbreder, Fitness Services Leader, with any Friday, May 14, in the Event Center. The musical questions at (785) 341-2995. group was formed in 1978, with the mission to bring people together in harmony and fellowship Prairie Star Writers Group to enrich lives through singing. They are an Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m. energetic, fun-loving barbershop quartet that Do you have a story to tell? Of course you do! You sings a delightful mix of Doo-Wop, Gospel, modern are invited to join the Meadowlark memoir favorites, and barbershop classics. All are invited writing group, the Prairie Star Writers. The group to attend! meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Patriot Room. Our routine Transportation to FUMC is to greet each other, introduce a possible topic, Sunday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. and write for 20 to 30 minutes. Then, those who Beginning Sunday, May 16, Meadowlark wish, may read their writing to the group. Writers transportation will be provided to the 11 a.m. Cathy Hedge and/or Nancy Kopp will facilitate the worship service at First United Methodist Church. meetings. The bus will depart from the Village Entrance at Want to learn more? Call Cathy at (785) 320- 10:30 a.m. This opportunity is provided free of 1834 or Kay Shanks at (785) 770-5054. Please charge to residents because it is sponsored by join us! First United Methodist Church. Please sign up in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk to utilize the Courtyard Communion with FUMC service. Wednesday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m. Join Pastor Melanie Nord from First United Meadowlark Wellness Olympiad Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May Monday, May 17 19, in the Courtyard to receive communion. If the The games of our 2021 Meadowlark Wellness weather does not permit an outdoor event, Olympiad will begin Monday, May 17, and you still communion will be offered in the Bison Room. have time to join the fun! Olympiad packets can be The opportunity is open to anyone wanting to picked up at the Hospitality Desk and they will invite Christ into his or her heart. give you all of the information needed to participate. Page 2 Pd Foundation Care Partner Summit: Marshall was born in Atchison, Kan. and he Care Partner Town Hall spent most of his career living and working in Wednesday, May 19, at 12 p.m. Topeka. We will learn about his time as the State You’re invited to join the Parkinson’s Foundation Architect of Kansas and enjoy many of his sketches and lively watercolor paintings. Care Partner Summit at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. A watch group opportunity will be offered in Friday Entertainment: Fingers & Picks the Community Room. You can also join from the Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m. comfort of your own home through Zoom. Meadowlark will host Fingers & Picks at 7 p.m. Register for free access to the session by visiting Friday, May 21, in the Event Center. Chris Biggs https://www.parkinson.org/events/2021/ and Ken Gustin met many years ago attending PDHealth/CarePartnerSummit/WW3. local jam sessions in the area. Always enjoying the Whether you are new to Parkinson’s or have playing and company of the other, each liked the been on this journey for awhile, it is important to comradery they shared when they tuned up, both live in the “now” and plan for the future. loosened up, and played good tunes. During this Care Partner Town Hall, we’ll talk with Chris and Ken complement each other like a pair care partners whose loved ones have early, mid- of old gloves, worn in to just the right degree of stage, and advanced Parkinson’s about what comfort, fitting like only like minds can. Their they’re focused on now and what they’re doing to performances exhibit a unique blend of genres, plan ahead and prepare for any possible crisis that including bluegrass, folk, country blues, swing, could come up in the future. Speakers will be and classic country. Come enjoy a musical evening Parkinson’s Care Partners from around the United of familiar and unfamiliar tunes! States, including Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program Care Partner, Angela Kohls. Travel Training Visit parkinson.org/Summit for more Monday, May 24, at 11 a.m. information. To learn more about Meadowlark Join Mobility Manager Michael Wilson with the Parkinson’s Program, please call (785) 323-3899. Flint Hills Coordinated Transit District at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, in the KSU Classroom for Travel Artist Profile with the Beach Training. The training will focus on aTa Bus Wednesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. transportation and you will also have the Join Kim Richards from the Beach Museum of Art opportunity to ask any specific questions about for “Charles L. Marshall, Sr.: Kansas Architect and transportation services offered by aTa. Watercolorist” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Registration is not required. the Bison Room. Meadowlark Beauty, photos submitted by Pam Oehme Page 3 On a Straight Face much of his career riding for Calumet Farms, by Helen Roser whom he rode for in several Kentucky My big brother and his gang baby-sat me Saturday Derbies. There was a day that he rode six winning nights when Mama worked at the store.
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