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. 

Elder Care offers Gentle Yoga with Lesta. This eight-week session will focus on gentle stretching, core strengthening, and breathing techniques. Throughout the class, participants will be guided through gentle stretches for core strengthening that emphasize endurance, postural correction, and coordinated balance. The movements may be performed while seated or on the floor, and are suitable for both beginners or more advanced yogis. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 10:50 am. Begins 4/1 and ends 5/22. The cost is $80 for the 8-week class. The cost is prorated after the 2nd week.  No membership is required, although a participation agreement/waiver is needed. Open to all adults. A minimum of 5 enrolled participants is needed to offer each class. Registrations for the April - May class must be received by 3/27/24. Call Elder Care 918-336-8500 or sign up using the link below. Lesta Morrison, instructor. Participation Agreement Sign up and pay here:

Thursday, April 11   |    5:30 pm  - 7:00 pm   |   Cost is $13.50 per person Join us for a fabulous catered dinner (Shortie's Grille), fabulous friends, and fabulous music by Ann-Janette Webster. Ann-Janette is a Bartlesville-based singer-songwriter and the product of a local musical family.  Her unique voice and songs have been described as a sound of hope, love, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Ann-Janette recently released a new album of original music written in several genres entitled “Songs No One’s Heard”. When playing live Ann-Janette entertains audiences with piano and vocals performing a blend of jazz standards, pop songs from different eras and a handful of her original tunes.  Music lovers are treated to endearing favorites made famous by the likes of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra,  Patsy Cline and Carole King. When not performing Webster is busy operating local creative company PioneerDream alongside her husband Jay, helping at her daughter Evanjalyn’s school and volunteering with their community group “Dreamers”.  She loves performing for the great folks at Elder Care and is happy to be part of the evening. Open to all adults in the community. Limited space. Only pre-registered guests will be seated. Register here Volunteer for this event  

Join us for a Spring Floral Arrangement Charcuterie Board Mashup! Betsy Faust of Honey’s Flowers will show how to make an amazing spring floral arrangement and Melody of Melody’s Creative Cuisine will provide everything to make a fabulous grazing board. Take your flowers home to enjoy later and enjoy your grazing creation at the party. Beverages provided. Open to all adults. The cost is $75 per person. RSVP by April 9 to ensure your materials arrive in time for the event. Payment is needed at registration and includes all materials. Don’t miss this unique social! Register Here   Volunteer Here

Sight & Sound Theater - "Queen Esther" The highlights of this 2-day travel adventure will include the theater production of Queen Esther, Branson Scenic Railway, upscale accommodations, and unique shopping. Sight and Sound Theatre is the nation’s largest  Christian theatre company with a 2,000-seat theater, massive 300-foot wrap-around stage and spectacular sets. Roll through the hills on the Branson Scenic Railway excursion and discover unique shopping. Relax or enjoy your stay at the Branson Towers Hotel. Date & Price Friday-Saturday, April 19-20, 2024 Depart Friday, 8:30 am Return Saturday, 5:30 pm Registration closes March 19, 2024 $625 per person Destination Sight & Sound, Branson, Missouri Branson Scenic Railway Details Transportation driver and hostess Sight and Sound Esther production entry with reserved seating Branson Scenic Railway Admission Minimum travelers 5-13 One night accommodation Breakfast provided 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.

The April 25 event features local neurologist, Dr. Jason L. King, MD.   Dr. King is part of the Ascension Medical Group St. John Neurology & Stroke Care Bartlesville. King graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2020 after completing a fellowship in vascular neurology. Prior to this, he received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Open to adults of all ages. Limited seating RSVP to Elder Care. Call 918-336-8500.  Please email advance questions for Dr. King to Angie Thompson, Elder Care Director of Development, at AThompson@AboutElderCare.org. Registration