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April 16, 2020
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
Foundation wins when you spend
at Dillons & Amazon
by Becky Fitzgerald, Development Director
With so many of us shopping online
more than ever before to follow
COVID-19 social distancing guidelines,
it’s a great time for a reminder about
how your shopping can equal giving.
At Dillons food stores, enroll your Plus
Shopper’s Card. If buying items online,
by Sarah Duggan, Community Relations Director remember AmazonSmile!
Meadowlark Foundation is an
Processing and remembering all the changes and updates in our approved organization for Dillons’
world today is much like trying to drink water from a firehose. Community Rewards program. The
Every day the team at Meadowlark works through new information reward we earn each quarter is based
and we are constantly re-evaluating operational procedures. Below on our percentage of spending as it
is the latest update to the delivery process and a couple additional relates to the total spending of all
items to keep in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic. participating Community Rewards
Effective last Friday, April 10, all resident deliveries will be organizations
received at the Check Point Station located at the Tuttle Creek How can you help Meadowlark
Boulevard entrance. Those making deliveries will be asked to turn Foundation earn rewards each
around after the items are received by the Check Point Safety quarter? Create an online account at
Officer and leave through the exit lane at the station. Dillons.com, register your Plus Card
Deliveries from family and/or friends of residents can be accepted number and click the “enroll” button
at the Check Point Station. A Meadowlark employee will take all under the Community Rewards
deliveries directly to the resident’s door. Residents are advised to heading. This heading is visible on the
not accept delivery items from anyone who is not a Meadowlark left side of the page when you click
staff member. “My Account,” or at the bottom of the
Please do not leave home, but if you do, please don a mask. home page. Type “Meadowlark
Meadowlark will not be providing masks to independent living Foundation” when prompted to find
residents at this time. If you don’t have a mask and you leave your our organization, and click the button
home to get the mail, take out the trash, or go for a walk, please next to our name when it appears.
cover your mouth and nose with something like a scarf or bandana. That’s it! There is no cost to
Each week every independent living resident/household is participants. Just shop at any Dillons
receiving a phone call from one of our Meadowlark team store in Kansas, swipe your Plus
members. The group of employees making weekly wellness calls Shopper’s Card as you normally do for
include Becky Fitzgerald, Michelle Haub, Bridget Larkin, and each transaction, and Meadowlark
Kathleen Spearman. These phone calls are a great opportunity to Foundation will be credited. If
ask questions and share concerns. shopping online, make sure you are
The Meadowlark staff team is happy to help in any way we can. signed in to your account. Some items,
Call the Hospitality Desk with questions, concerns, and /or requests. such as alcohol, tobacco, fuel, some
I can be reached at (785) 323-3878 or sguge@meadowlark.org.
See Giving, Page 2
Giving, continued from Page 1 On Rush for Meat Stew
gift cards and lottery tickets, are not submitted by Helen Roser
eligible for the Community Rewards Washington D.C. during WWII was a place of excellent
program. management of crowds. We had lots of rules to keep things
AmazonSmile is another simple and going.
automatic way to support Meadowlark No better place to manage lots of people has ever been
Foundation at no cost to you or to our built better than the pentagon. 40,000 of us worked there,
organization. When you shop at six days a week, for 48 hours. The pentagon never, ever,
smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same closed.
prices and selection as at Amazon.com, We had two huge cafeterias. Our “lunch hour” was 30
with the added bonus that Amazon will minutes long. It took me 20 minutes, fast walking, to reach
donate 0.5% of each eligible purchase to the cafeteria. Another 20 minutes to reach a tray after our
our foundation. line moved to where there was food.
On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, None of us made much money, so a very popular dish was
select our charitable organization to meat stew. A bowl of the delicious stuff and two crackers
receive donations from eligible cost 15 cents.
purchases before you begin shopping. There was always a hope to try to get there before they ran
AmazonSmile will remember your out of meat stew. We always were past our 30 minutes to
selection, and every eligible purchase reach the cafeteria, get a tray and food (hopefully meat
you make at smile.amazon.com will stew), eat, and walk back to our office, usually an hour and
result in a donation. 20 minutes. They told us (about time): “Do the best you can.”
If you don’t have an Amazon account, But suddenly, there was no meat stew. Many yelled:
you’ll need to create one. Our “Where is out meat stew?” “I got here early and there was no
organization is listed with Amazon as meat stew!”
Manhattan Retirement Foundation, our As cafeteria workers put more food out, we all asked them:
official name. “Where is our meat stew? Why don’t they have our meat
Once you’ve selected Manhattan stew?”
Retirement Foundation at But they never answered. They just kept putting food out.
smile.amazon.com, this charitable choice But no meat stew.
remains until you change it. With Dillons No one could get an answer from anyone. Nothing they had
Community Rewards, participants need was as good as our meat stew. And we got two free crackers.
to select Meadowlark Foundation each For 15 cents we got enough to eat.
January. But no one knew what happened to our meat stew. None of
For questions or help enrolling in the newspapers wrote our suddenly missing meat stew
either program, please contact Becky story.
Fitzgerald at (785) 323-3843. I was surprised, because President Roosevelt always
wanted patriotic workers in our war effort to be treated well.
A Catholic priest, talking in So, what happened to our meat stew? Why doesn’t the
cafeteria have it any more? A bowl of delicious meat stew,
an empty church sanctuary, plus two crackers, for 15 cents! We needed it!
was asked what he would I read all the Washington papers. They always had new
say to those who were laws or rules about our war effort. (We did not call it “the
war”, we always must say: “our war effort.”)
gathering hundreds into
So I read the papers to learn about any new law. One day I
their places of worship. His saw a short story about a new law. “Any time anything that
replied, “I would refer them included any meat for human consumption is sold, from what
to the words of Jesus … animal it came must be clearly stated.” Maybe our beloved
meat stew was from … I won’t say. Hint: you went to the
You shall not tempt Kentucky Derby to see them.
the Lord Your God.” We never got out bargain back: a bowl of delicious stew
and two crackers for 15 cents.
Page 2
2020
by Monte Spiller, Poet
Happy Hour with J-Mix
2020, another leap year
Join amateur bartender Jayme Minton, aka J-Mix, this evening, April
We all expected Joy
16, to learn the recipe to another (future) Prairie Star Restaurant
Now living in fear
exclusive drink, the Konza Sunrise! Next week, same day and same
Schools are closed
time, tune in as she whips up a new cocktail—the Little Apple!
Sports have stopped
You pay more attention Friday Night Program, April 17
when you shop Channel 1960 will feature Together in Concert, a performance of Arlo
Guthrie and Pete Seeger, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17. This live show
Things are different originally aired on PBS on Aug. 23, 1978. Enjoy the relaxed folk tunes
Than they were before including “Midnight Special,” “City of New Orleans,” and “Living in the
Keep 6 feet away Country.”
And don’t open that door
Treasures of NY: American Museum of Natural History
Where have you been? Join Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor, for an inside look
Have you taken any trips? of New York’s American Museum of Natural History at 10 a.m.
Why did you cough? Saturday, April 18. From dinosaurs to bison, this 1.6 million square
and please don't touch your feet museum is dedicated to exploring human cultures, the natural
lips! world, and the known universe.
For the full hour, you’ll hear from museum staff members about
Take a deep breath exhibit features and details including the 2012 renovations of the
And embrace your fear Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and the Bernard Family Hall of North
Surely enough American Mammals.
Things become clearer
Center on Aging Video Series
We go through life and won’t The Center on Aging at Kansas State University is seeking
slow down opportunities to reach out to the community in new ways during this
but take the chance to look age of social distancing and isolation. The team at the Center on Aging
around has crafted a series of videos that aim to bring joy and entertainment
it’s easy to panic and give up to during these trying times.
hope Prayers with Mrs. Judy Miller will air Sunday, April 19, at 11 a.m.
but look to the sky and just on Channel 1960. She will share some gospel and prayers with
yell "nope!" viewers.
Reading Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, Part One will premiere
I won't give up, I won't give Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. on Channel 1960. Explore this 1923 book
in with KSU student and Meadowlark intern, Taylor Capko. In Part One,
Things will get better she will takes through a brief introduction and the beginning of this
and humanity will win wonderful book. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
As they say, joy comes in the Relaxation: Mount Rainier National Park
morning Take a virtual tour of Mount Rainier National Park located in
Keep your faith and write a Washington state. Enjoy the rolling green valleys, rugged mountain
new story peaks, and winding trails at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19.
Because 2020, has only This tour is two hours long, so join for all or some at your leisure.
begun Mount Rainier National Park was established in 1899, actually 17
And we will finish, bright as years before the National Park Services was created. A beautiful sight,
the sun. but also having a potential to erupt! Did you know Mount Rainier is a
stratovolcano? Over the years, the mountain’s cone-shaped top has
been built up by layers of hardened lava and ash.
Page 3
Puzzle solution from 4/9.
Who am I? Take a guess at which
Meadowlark employee is behind the mask.
The answer will be revealed April 20!
Page 4Be the Artist! How would you complete the bottom half of this art? Would you make it
symmetrical or asymmetrical? Continue the lines or add solid chunks? What shapes might you
add? Use whatever pencil, colored pencil, marker, or pen you have to complete.
In the April 23 Messenger, we will reveal the entire image of the artist’s painting.
Ride Cowboy Bum Sam, 1970, by Alan Shields, acrylic on canvas with cotton belting
KSU, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, gift of William Kistler (1998)
Page 5Meadowlark Entertainment Guide
Programs listed below can be found on
Meadowlark Channel 1960 (Touchtown Video)
Friday, April 17 Monday, April 20
9:30 a.m. Seated Strength Exercise Class 9:30 a.m. Seated Strength Exercise Class
10:30 a.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class 10:30 a.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class
12:00 p.m. Channel 1960 News 1:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Exercise Class
1:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Exercise Class 2:00 p.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class
2:00 p.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class Reading Kahlil Gibran’s The
7:00 p.m. Prophet, Part One
5:00 p.m. Channel 1960 News
Re-run episode from Noon, 4/17 Tuesday, April 21
Friday Night Program: 10:30 a.m. Steady Yourself Exercise Class
Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger—
7:00 p.m. Together in Concert 11:30 p.m. Chair Yoga
2:00 p.m. Steady Yourself Exercise Class
Saturday, April 18
3:00 p.m. MEOW (Memory Education)
Comedy Club: Wake Up Funny
9:00 a.m. Re-run episode from 4/15 Wednesday, April 22
9:30 a.m. Band Bust Exercise Class 9:00 a.m. Comedy Club: Wake Up Funny
Treasures of New York: 9:30 a.m. Seated Strength Exercise Class
American Museum of
10:00 a.m. Natural History 10:30 a.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class
11:00 a.m. Change & Loss Group 12:00 p.m. Prayer with Mrs. Judy Miller
Re-run episode from 4/14 Re-run episode from 4/19
1:00 p.m. Nutrition with Lisa Schwarz, RD 2:00 p.m. Weights 101 Exercise Class
Re-run episode from 4/15 3:00 p.m. Comedy Club: Afternoon Funny
2:00 p.m. Band Bust Exercise Class
Thursday, April 23
3:00 p.m. Comedy Club: Afternoon Funny 9:30 a.m. MEOW (Memory Education)
Re-run episode from 4/15 Re-run episode from 4/21
Sunday, April 19 10:30 a.m. Steady Yourself Exercise Class
Sunday Church Service with 11:30 p.m. Chair Yoga
10:30 a.m. Chaplain Patty Brown Barnett
2:00 p.m. Steady Yourself Exercise Class
11:00 a.m. Prayer with Mrs. Judy Miller
4:30 p.m. Happy Hour with J-Mix
Sunday Church Service with
2:00 p.m. Chaplain Patty Brown Barnett Stay informed! Tune into Channel 1960 on
your television and read the Meadowlark
Virtual Tour for Relaxation: Messenger for updated information regarding
3:00 p.m. Mount Rainier National Park Meadowlark’s COVID-19 precautions.Restaurant Hours
Breakfast is available from 7 to 10 a.m.
Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CALL (785) 323-3820 FOR MEAL & GROCERY ORDERS.
Delivery fee has been waived. All specials include beverage, starter and dessert.
Lunch specials without a starter or dessert can be requested and will cost $7 each.
Refreshments will not be offered in the Game Room. Coffee by the cup will be available for delivery.
Alcohol also will be available for delivery if purchased by the bottle.
April 19 ~ Lunch $12 Dinner $13
TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY
Baked Ham
Cornflake Ranch Baked Chicken with Pineapple Sauce
White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes
Vegetable du Jour Vegetable du Jour
April 20 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $12
Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast
Open-Faced Prime Rib Sandwich with Mango Salsa
French Fries Rice
Choice of Vegtable Vegetable du Jour
April 21 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $13
Beef & Bean Burrito Meatloaf
with Glaze
Spanish Rice
Scalloped Potatoes
Black Beans
Vegetable du Jour
April 22 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $13
WED.
Turkey Reuben Pork Tenderloin
with Pistachio Crust
Pasta Salad
Soft Polenta
Choice of Vegetable
Vegetable du Jour
April 23 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $13
THURS.
Sausage & Egg Casserole Grilled BBQ Shrimp
Hashbrown Potatoes Roasted Red Potatoes
Mixed Fruit Vegetable du Jour
April 24 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $13
FRIDAY
Ham & Cheese Quiche Fried Chicken
Rice Pilaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Choice of Vegetable Vegetable du Jour
April 25 ~ Lunch $10 Dinner $15
Sautéed Orange Roughy
SAT.
BLAT
with Lemon Butter Sauce and Toasted Almonds
Potato Chips Rice Pilaf
Coleslaw Vegetable du Jour
Page 7COVID-19 Special Procedures
• Use Meadowlark meal delivery and grocery delivery
services @ (785) 323-3820 At a time like this, technology is our friend.
• Order grocery delivery from Hy-Vee @ (785) 587-8609 Try one of these…
or online at www. hyvee.com • Phone calls
• Order grocery delivery from Dillons online at • Text messages
www.dillons.com • E-mail communication
• Please refrain from having your family or friends bring • Video chat services (Facebook. Google
your groceries, meals, and other items Duo, FaceTime, Skype)
All deliveries will follow this chain of travel ...
• Call the Hospitality Desk at (785) 323-
• Dropped off at Tuttle Creek Boulevard entrance check- 3847.
point station
• Stay informed by reading the
• Meadowlark staff will deliver items outside your door Meadowlark Messenger published on
Mondays and Thursdays, tuning into
Channel 1960 on any Meadowlark
• Residents can utilize Meadowlark transportation ser- television, following the Meadowlark
vices for medical appointments; call to schedule at Facebook page (@meadowlarkmhk)
(785) 313-1039 and visiting our website at
• Please do not have your family or friends come to take www.meadowlark.org.
you to an appointment
Finance Department …………………………….. (785) 323-3819
Food & Grocery Delivery ………………………. (785) 323-3820
Hospitality Desk ………………………………..…. (785) 323-3847
Housekeeping Request ………………………..... (785) 323-3847
IT Help Request ……………………………..…….. (785) 323-3847
Maintenance Request ………………………...…. (785) 323-3847
Meadowlark Home Health ……………………. (785) 537-9497
If you are sick, please contact your doctor via phone for further
instruction. After contacting your doctor, please call Jayme Minton at
(785) 313-0454 to update the Meadowlark team on your status.You can also read
