Fall Foliage & Hochatown Arts and Craft Festival This 3-day adventure will take you through the Oklahoma hills, mountains, lakes, and countryside. Experience the best Oklahoma fall foliage and beautiful vistas along the Talimena National Scenic Byway. Talimena Drive is a winding road through the Ouachita National Forest along a mountain ridge that follows the highest peaks in the area. It offers spectacular scenery like Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. At the end of the byway is the Broken Bow resort area, where we will spend time meandering through the nationally acclaimed Beaver Bend Festival and Craft Show. The festival’s highlights include turn-of-the-century craft demonstrators, fine arts and crafts, talented folk musicians, and yummy food. Your senses will come alive as you immerse yourself in the magnificent views and sweet, fresh smells of the changing seasons. There will be free time to explore the area, take a boat ride, shop, or relax. So, get your camera ready, bring along a friend, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride through Oklahoma and Arkansas' spectacular mountains. Date & Price Thursday - Saturday, November 9-11, 2023 Return on Saturday at 5:00 $650 per person Destinations Beaver Bend Lodge: very nice, beautiful view of the lake, newly remodeled. Just breathtaking and very relaxing. Boat ride if weather permits. More Oklahoma foliage with a drive along Indian Nation Turnpike to McAlester Italian Lunch at Pete’s in Krebs Italian market – Italian sausage, cheese, and more Details Transportation, driver, and hostess All entries, gratuity, and two (2) breakfast Lodging for two nights Registration How To Sign Up Signups for trips will be made through Go Global (either online or by phone). For participants’ safety, travel registrations and trip liability waivers must be completed and returned to Go Global prior to boarding the bus. If trips exceed the number of seats available, additional trips will be arranged to accommodate guests.

Elder Care's Giving Day and 40th anniversary celebration fundraising breakfast will raise funds to serve  seniors in 2024. Features Jim Bridenstine, former NASA administrator and US Congressman from Oklahoma. Light breakfast, silent auction and more. Cost is $50/ person for general seating and $75 / person for reserved seating and commemorative merchandise. Saturday, November 11 9:30 am - 11:30 am Tri County Tech Event Center 6101 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 Open House at Elder Care 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - come and go Elder Care 1223 Swan Drive Bartlesville, OK 74006 Purchase tickets from Sept 20 online at AboutElderCare.org/breakfast or call Elder Care (918) 336-8500.

Ladies Dessert Social featuring Penny Quinn and "Christmas Tree Ornaments From the Past."  Enjoy yummy dessert bites and mix and mingle with friends. Penny will share her ornament collection - some of which date back to the 1800's. Get in the holiday spirit with friends who fit! Bring a friend and fit right in. Cost is $10/ person and includes small desserts and a beverage. Desserts by Melody's Creative Cuisine. Wednesday, November 15 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Held at Elder Care

Thursday, December 7   |  6:00 pm   | Cost is $5 per person “Collect Moments not Things.” Embrace the joy of Christmas with food and beverages that stir fond memories of friendships and family. Features Brad Henderson Trio playing all your Christmas favorites! Special appearance by ventriloquist, Jeff Cauthen and "Homer." Premiere Sponsor: Ignite Resort Spa.   Register here

The Land of Lights & Christmas Magic Kansas City Weekend Trip Get ready to be awed by all the beautiful Christmas lights on the plaza and the city of fountains in Kansas City. This trip has something for everyone, from luxury hotels, museums, mystery dinners, and holiday traditions of horse-drawn carriage rides. Bring a friend to share this unique seasonal trip. Date & Price Friday - Monday, December 15-18, 2023 Leave on Friday at 8:30 am Return on Monday at 6:00 pm $900 per person Destinations Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Kansas City Christmas Lights Tour Murder Mystery Dinner at Crown Plaza National WW1 Museum The John Wornall House Shopping on the Plaza Horse-drawn Carriage Ride Meals on your own. Your hostess will find you those special places to dine that only the locals know. Details Transportation, driver, and hostess All museum entries, show performances, carriage ride, gratuity, and three (3) breakfast meals Premium Lodging for 3 nights 6-13 guest max Registration How To Sign Up Signups for trips will be made through Go Global (either online or by phone). For participants’ safety, travel registrations and trip liability waivers must be completed and returned to Go Global prior to boarding the bus. If trips exceed the number of seats available, additional trips will be arranged to accommodate guests.

February's Dinner With Friends. Enjoy a catered dinner from Shortie's Grille with fantastic friends! The cost is $20 per person and space is limited to 20 people. Includes meal, beverage and entertainment: "The Dustbowl Woman." RSVP to Elder Care (918) 336-8500 by February 22, 2024 RSVP & Pay here.

Important information on estate planning and beneficiaries. Brandy Robles, J.D., CTFA, Vice President with Arvest Wealth Management, brings years of legal experience in estate planning to this seminar. The event will be held at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Kindly RSVP by March 3 for event planning purposes. RSVP here.

March Dinner With Friends. Fabulous Food and Fantastic Friends! Catered meal includes entree, vegetable, dessert, and tea or coffee. The cost is $20 per person and space is limited. RSVP by March 9. Entertainment provided by musician extraordinaire - "Father John". Click on the link to RSVP  Volunteer for this event Father John O'Niell A native Oklahoman, Fr. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Minor in Music from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. Through seminary Fr. John earned a two Masters degrees in Theology and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction – all from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Indiana. An avid semi-professional musician since high school, Fr. John has owned a recording studio, played multiple venues and events around the country, and continues to use his musical talents to benefit the church and worthy non-profit organizations. Fr. John also builds using Lego, as another outlet for his creativity and to minister to others. Currently Fr. John is Pastor of St. John Before the Latin Gate and St. James Catholic Churches in Bartlesville, and serves as the Vidar Forane for the Northern Vicariate of the Diocese. He also serves on the Board of Governors for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma.

Elder Care to serve as memory screening site for Central States Research  Tuesday, March 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Elder Care    - Elder Care   Central States Research will hold memory screenings at Elder Care on March 19.    Dr. Sarah Land, DO a board-certified psychiatrist, and her team of specialists will hold a special one-day memory screening event at Elder Care for adults 55 and older. The 15-minute screening will help qualify individuals for trial and treatment options offered at Central States Research Center in Tulsa. The research team is seeking participants who show no signs of cognitive impairment and those experiencing memory loss to participate in trial treatments.   Central States Research is a dedicated clinical research site that offers cutting-edge treatments in multiple therapeutic areas, including mild cognitive impairment to more complex Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses.    Participants are asked to schedule screening times by calling Elder Care at (918) 336-8500. The event is open to all adults 55+ and will be held at Elder Care on Tuesday, March 19, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Appointment is required.  Elder Care is at 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006. To learn more about Elder Care, visit AboutElderCare.org. Learn more about Central States Research at centralstatesresearch.com.