July 3, 2019 Manhattan, Kansas Messenger Editor: Sarah Duggan A local not-for-profit organization enhancing senior lifestyles Submitted by Nathan Bolls I know a place we should neither disparage nor disrespect: the Flint Hills. This Tallgrass Prairie region by Becky Fitzgerald of red fish with a vegetable stretches far beyond the curve of Coco Bolos in Aggieville, known medley and scalloped potatoes Earth to where, in a manner befitting to many for Loud Food and Spicy for $15.99. Prefer a lighter option the Grand Canyon, one can gaze Music, will be true to its motto or smaller portion? Order off the across an expansiveness that subdues during an awareness and menu! all sound and motion; a place where fundraising event to support Daily drink specials are the subtle breeze-driven rustling of Meadowlark Memory Program. margarita carafes for $5 and a lance-shaped grass leaves cutting air Food and drink specials as well Rum Runner cocktail for $7. The is the music of choice. as live music are part of the plan evening’s spicy music will be I know a place that displays a rich during the inaugural Fiesta to provided by Los Yumas from 7 to verdancy, an extravagance of the Remember. Enjoy “tastes and 9 p.m. This local Latin jazz band natural and physical worlds—an tunes for a reason” between the appears as part of Coco Bolos’ entity sometimes called “The First hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. on summer Landshark Music Series, Book of God.” As one who ponders the Thursday, July 25. All are so Landshark Island-Style Lager mysteries of evolutionary biology and welcome to attend, with a special is the day’s featured beer at $3 of evolutionary spirituality, I rejoice invitation extended to persons each. in the energy and exuberance who’d like to know more about In addition to Coco Bolos and occurring even beneath my feet. On a memory program opportunities. Flint Hills Beverage, which recent hike, with neither road nor Patterned after Pig Out for distributes Landshark, building in view, with dusk all around Parkinson’s and Meadowlark Memory Program and dark falling hard, my pulse was HOGTOBERFEST, which are held also has partnered with Central calm. annually at Cox Bros. BBQ, this National Bank. To spread the I know a place that is both ward of Fiesta is the first of its kind at word about the event and the the meteorological gods’ caprice and Coco Bolos, said Bud Cox, a bank’s involvement, Central beneficiary of their largesse, where partner of the barbecue National has purchased 75 20-oz. people live as do those who choose restaurant and Coco Bolos with insulated tumblers featuring the life astride a fault zone or in his brother, Bobby. As with these event and bank logos. Tumblers hurricane alley: we tally our chances, two fund-raisers, which benefit such as these keep beverages and we take them. Meadowlark Parkinson’s cold (or hot) for hours, will last After being out-of-state for 47 years, Program and the Good Samaritan years with easy care, and reduce my dear late wife, Imogene, and I Fund, respectively, Coco Bolos waste/impact on the relearned the truth in T.S. Eliot’s will donate 10% of the proceeds environment. Get your Fiesta famous words generated during the tumbler TODAY at Verna Belle’s “We will not cease from exploration. aforementioned 10-hour period. for a minimum donation of $10, And the end of all our exploring Daily specials include grilled or visit the program’s Will be to arrive where we started, street skewers – select chicken, information station at Coco Bolos And know the place for the first steak or shrimp – with sides of on July 25. time.” coconut rice and black beans for $13.99 and a “brain food” option See Fiesta, page 6 See Outdoor Encounters, page 8 Carpet Cleaning No registration is required, please come and go as needed. Housekeeping will be cleaning the stairs in the Assisted Living lobby Monday, July 8, starting at Research Project Presentation 3 p.m. Please use the elevator until the carpet is Tuesday, July 9, at 2 p.m. dry. Abby Molzer and Prof. Jeffrey Smith will be Choir Director needed presenting the preliminary results of their The Meadowlark Singers is currently looking for research on what makes living at Meadowlark a new Choir Director. This position is Hills so great. Their PowerPoint presentation, responsible for all duties associated with followed by a question and answer session will directing the Meadowlark Singers. If you or start at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the KSU someone you know may be interested, please Classroom. All who are interested are welcome and encouraged to participate. contact Resident Services Leader, Monte Spiller, at (785) 323-3801. Coffee Corner Courtyard Celebration Tuesday, July 9, at 3 p.m. All Meadowlark residents are invited to a social A Courtyard Celebration will take place in mid- hour at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the Community July. For the week of celebration residents, staff, Room. Verna Belle’s featured dessert will be Red and families can look forward to many outdoor Velvet Cupcakes. activities, including: Bocce Ball lessons, Special- Edition Coffee Corner with a grilled dessert, Building & Grounds Committee National Hot Dog Day, and an outdoor Friday Wednesday, July 10, at 9 a.m. Night Program featuring music. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet at Although the Courtyard seems inviting with 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in the Flint Hills Room. the arrival of the furniture, please steer clear of If you have any questions about the committee or the space until the project is completed. We are would like to be included on the email list, please looking forward to hosting many fun day and call Erin Hildreth at (785) 323-3892 or email evening events in the weeks to come! [email protected]. Open Communion Service Alz. Assoc. Remote Learning Series Sunday, July 7, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 12:30 p.m. Meadowlark Hills Open Communion Service will Meadowlark Memory Program is partnering with be celebrated at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in the the Topeka Alzheimer’s Association Chapter for a Flint Hills Room. All Christians are invited. The Remote Learning Series to bring education to the bread is gluten free. For more information, community and provide the opportunity to attend contact Ronald Williams at (785) 587-4122. close to home. These monthly programs for Vespers Service caregivers and professionals are available to learn about memory disorders and the challenges Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m. associated with managing them. The Vespers service will be led by Rev. John The first session will be at 12:30 p.m. Kreidler from Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, in the KSU Classroom. Join Sunday, July 7, in the Community Room. All are Meadowlark Memory Program to take part in “10 welcome. Warning Signs,” a program to help people ARTFul Making recognize common signs of the disease andx Monday, July 8, at 11 a.m. distinguish the difference between signs of Join Meadowlark Memory Program and Alzheimer’s and normal aging. No registration is Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art for required. For questions, contact Michelle Haub at ARTFul Making class from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (785) 323-3899. Monday, July 8, in the KSU Classroom. Together we will develop new skills and revisit old ones Assoc. Audiologist—Dr. Schotte while engaging in various art making activities. Wednesday, July 10, at 1 p.m. Sarah Schotte, Au.D., FAAA, audiologist with Page 2 Associated Audiologists can perform hearing Manhattan skyline. screenings, hearing aid cleaning and maintenance, The bus will depart from the Village Entrance at wax removal, state-of-the-art hearing aid 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The technology, and hearing assistive technology. Dr. lunch will include chicken cobb salad, hot rolls, Schotte will see patients in the West Conference and assorted cookies. Room from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10. To Please sign up in the Blue Book at the schedule an appointment with Dr. Schotte, please Hospitality Desk. Cost for the luncheon is $18 per call (785) 539-7361. person, which includes the meal and transportation. Artist Profile with the Beach Museum Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. Trip to Hobby Lobby/Dollar Tree Join Kathrine Schlageck from the Marianna Kistler Saturday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. Beach Museum of Art for an artist profile Transportation will be provided to Hobby Lobby presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, in and Dollar Tree Saturday, July 13. The bus will the KSU Classroom. The presentation will be depart from the Village Entrance at 10:30 a.m. and about Patrick Dougherty, a sculpture artist. return around 11:45 a.m. The cost for transportation is $3 per person. Please sign up in Apple Technology Help Lab Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk. Thursday, July 11, at 8 a.m. IT Assistant, Kevin will be available in the Kansas Performance by Nate & Doug Room (Pub) from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. to assist residents with any Apple product related Meadowlark is excited to have Nate Hernandez needs or questions about iPhones, iPads, or Mac and Doug Morgan perform Friday, July 12, at 7 computers. All are welcome to bring their devices p.m.