Thursday, September 21, from 6pm - 7pm at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Father John O'Neill knows Legos. His hobby with Legos offers surprises and unexpected outcomes. Join us for the final Motivational Month seminar. Open to adults of all ages. Limited seating. RSVP to Elder Care. Call 918-336-8500. Very Reverend John M. O’Neill Bio 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. Fr. John’s career included retail sales and management, operational management, executive recruiting, and volunteer engagement. After attending seminary from 2005 to 2008, he helped formalize and grow the volunteer program at Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma from 500 volunteers a year to approximately 4,000 volunteers a year. In 2011, he earned the designation of Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and was also awarded the Volunteer Administrator of the Year by Volunteer Tulsa. 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. Fr. John was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma on July 16, 2016 by Bishop David Konderla, and initially served as the Diocesan Coordinator of Rural Outreach. 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.

Pioneer Days at Har-Ber Village Grove Day Trip Fall is in the air as you remember the days of the past. Har-Ber Village is a unique living history museum off the shores of Grand Lake. With Oklahoma’s grandest lake as the backdrop, step back in time among pioneer-era craftspeople, historical displays housed in over 100 cabins with artifacts and exhibits. Stroll the grounds among reenactors and period demonstrations for an authentic Pioneer days experience. And, of course, lunch includes an old fashion barbeque in the pavilion amongst the spectacular fall scenery. Date & Price Friday, September 22, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $250 per person Details Transportation, driver, and hostess All entries, gratuity, and lunch 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.

Exclusive to Elder Care - Dale Lewis "Buffalo Dale" local author and film maker will screen his 60-minute documentary film based on his Mullendore murder stories. Light refreshments will be served. Q/A to follow the screening. Call Elder Care by 9/26 to RSVP. (918) 336-8500. 1223 Swan Drive. Open to all adults at no cost.

Join us for the final seminar in our 2023 Connect series, featuring Jacob Guinan, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association. If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plan in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. Open to all adults at no cost. RSVP by September 27 to Elder Care.

This seminar will feature Dr. Valerie Lobodiak, with Triad Eye Institute Bartlesville, who will discuss cataract and other eye surgeries. Dr. Lobodiak is a board-certified ophthalmologist who practices with an emphasis on cataract removal and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) at Triad Eye Institute. She attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Zoology/Biomedical Sciences and attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma. While there, she was elected to the Alpha Omega Honor Society. She completed her residency at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. Open to all adults at no cost. RSVP to Elder Care. Call 918-336-8500.