I am truly humbled and honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Meadowlark Hills.
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Q: Several of the Osher Learning Institute programs will be at the Manhattan Arts Center. Will there be a Meadowlark Hills bus trip for residents so they can attend? Also the trip to the zoo through Osher— does it require walking very far?
The K-State Anthropology student who lived at Meadowlark Hills, Jordan Thomas, has embarked on a new journey. Jordan and his companions set out from Atchison, Kanas to South America on a bicycle earlier this summer. The following are portions from his third online blog entry as they continue their journey:
by Jordan Thomas
July 18, 2014
Q: Annie the question came up in Town Meeting about sugar-free and no-sugar-added desserts. What is the difference, why does it matter and how is one to know?
For six years, Buttonwood Art Space in Kansas City, Mo., has supported the Flint Hills area of Kansas and its unique place in our greater regional ecosystem through an annual art benefit. Visions of the Flint Hills Art Benefit and Sale is a juried exhibit featuring art of the Flint Hills. Sweeping paintings of sky and native prairie grass dominate the show, but sculpture pieces, fiber works, fused glass and photos also are featured. The art is on exhibit each October and November, in Buttonwood Art Space.
Q: Annie you mentioned there will be an additional menu, will you explain that further?
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia housewife, initiated a campaign for a special day for grandparents. The campaign spread statewide with the assistance of civic, business, church and political leaders. In 1973, West Virginia Govenor, Arch Moore, proclaimed the first Grandparents Day. Mrs. McQuade petitioned governors, senators and congressman in every state to set aside the day. Letters were sent to churches, businesses and numerous national organizations who were invested in senior citizens.
Verna Belle’s Café has a wall designated for the display of art made by Meadowlark Hills residents. The Art Committee invites residents to showcase more of their personal art pieces that they have created on the walls at Verna Belle’s. The art pieces contributed do not just have to be a painting or drawing. Any kind of creative art piece can displayed such as photographs, quilt pieces, woodwork, metal work, sculptures, and pottery. Contact Harriette Janke at (785) 539-0865 if you have an item that you would like to add to the display.
Q: What is this Ice Bucket Challenge all about?
Great question. Some of you may have witnessed or assisted in several staff members participating in this challenge here on campus. Perhaps you saw our very own Lonnie Baker featured in the Manhattan Mercury participating in the challenge.
The 2014 Fall Osher Lifelong Learning catalog is now available at the Hospitality Desk and online at www.osher.ku.edu.
This program offers enrichment short courses and special events specially developed for folks 50 or older. It is going to be a great fall with five new courses and four new instructors.
Q: Which K-State football games are televised and will these be showing in the Game Room and Pub?
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