The Jerry Poppenhouse collection of photographs on canvas art was donated to Elder Care to be used to benefit our programs. Nine of the 73 pieces on display will be included in a 2023 online auction. All proceeds benefit Elder Care. Following the close of the in-person exhibit at the BCC on January 29, 2023, the online auction will continue until February 14, 2023. No in-person bidding. This fundraiser is made possible through the generous support of the Bartlesville Community Center and Jerry Poppenhouse. Online Auction About Jerry Poppenhouse Poppenhouse worked as a creative photo designer for Phillips Petroleum Co. in Bartlesville. His work for Phillips has taken him worldwide and brought him face-to-face with international celebrities. He has observed tribal rituals of African natives and battled minus-85-degree temperatures in Alaska. He's been buffeted by 60-foot waves in the North Sea and blinded by the darkness of the Amazon jungle in Peru. All for the sake of visual recording. And he has photographed Luciano Pavarotti, Walt Disney, Robert Redford, and a wealth of intriguing faces. He has received the Chicago Award of Excellence, the Cine Golden Eagle, the United States Industrial Silver Screen Award, the American Advertising Federation Award, the Graphex Proclamation in Photography, the Addy Award for Excellence in Advertising, and the Oklahoma Film and Television Producers Association Gold Award.

Seniors Connect kicks off its 2023 educational series with a seminar featuring Laura Jensen Bartlesville Community Foundation Executive Director. By 2023 the population of adults 65 and older will be larger than any other age group for the first time in history. Join us as we look at how this might affect the way we work and provide services to our community.   Wednesday, January 4, 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm RSVP January 3, 2023 by calling (918) 336-8500   The Bartlesville Community Foundation Executive Director, Laura Jensen, joined the Foundation in May of 2017 after six years in the banking industry. Since, she has led many organization projects and was appointed Executive Director in 2022. Laura holds a primary Bachelor of Science in human nutrition degree with a focus in public health, a secondary Bachelor of Science degree in gerontology from Kansas State University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Rogers State University. Locally, she serves as a volunteer for many organizations, including the City of Bartlesville Board of Adjustment, and is a graduate of Leadership Bartlesville Class 27. Laura’s husband is a Data Engineer for Phillips 66, and they have one daughter.

Meet Go Global partners and learn more about our Go Travel Trips for 2023. We will talk about our upcoming planned trips and learn a little bit about what you can expect. To check out our upcoming trips, visit AboutElderCare.org/GoTravel. About Go-Globel Since 1992, our mission has been to provide authentic, worry-free, stress-free European travel adventures that not only inspire and inform but also prepare us to better understand and actively contribute to the world in which we live! We are experts in worry and stress-free, safe, and authentic travel experiences and adventures We are providers of worldwide travel concierge service Our vision is to lead tours and provide services that lead to meaningful, life-enhancing, life-changing experiences. Our goal is to be known as caring experts and trustworthy providers of value-driven travel services and purveyors of worry-free, stress-free, and authentic travel adventures.

"No skills required" painting party: Team-building & friendship experience! Includes materials and light refreshments. Open to all adults. Payment is needed at registration and includes all materials. Register Here About Valerie Unruh Fine Art Portraits, Landscapes, and Still Life Valerie Unruh began her journey of being an artist when she was a young teenager.  She started out with oils, moved to pen and ink, included some wood burning along the way, and met up with graphite and colored pencils in her early twenties.  She is now an artist who uses many mediums to render what the subject requires.  She primarily works with acrylics, but occasionally paints with oil.  She is predominately a self-taught artist but has also learned from numerous professional artists. In 2021, Valerie completed 9 murals for the City of Collinsville.  Eight of those murals are on utility boxes along Main Street in Collinsville, OK.  One mural is of a large butterfly on a garage door in their City Plaza. Valerie is also an instructor of fine art.  She believes that all things are created uniquely.  As she instructs others, she notices that each individual sees things differently.  We can all be drawing the same subject, but each person’s rendition is totally different.  Oh, we all have those artists whose work we so admire.  We try to do exactly how they instruct and it never turns out the same. She allows each individual to create a piece how they see it and not how she sees it. One of her favorite quotes by Paul Gardner is ~ A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places.  She was born and raised in Ulysses, Kansas.  She now resides in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She has taught classes for Elder Care in Bartlesville since 2009.  She is a past art show judge for the Verdigris Valley Art Exhibit in Independence, KS.  She has judged several student art shows in the area.  She is a past board member of the Bartlesville Art Association.  She owns The Artist’s Retreat in Collinsville, OK where she teaches classes to all ages.   Painting parties are fabulous team-building experiences. - Angie Thompson, Development Director

Relive the magic of Bob Dylan’s music through an interactive museum featuring music, memorabilia, and personal pieces from one of America’s music giants. The much-acclaimed Bob Dylan Center is newly opened in Tulsa and dedicated to the life and works of one of our greatest pop music icons. Dylan’s work, filling two-floors and 29,000-square-foot facility will give you the chance to see interesting items including a digital jukebox with 162 Dylan songs, a duffel bag of fan mail from 1966, and more than 1,000 more items. At age 80, Dylan is still traveling and active in the music scene. The center strives to inspire others to explore their own creativity without the restraint of age or abilities. Lunch at the Lone Wolf will be new and exciting. Treat your taste buds to Kimchi Fries, Cilantro Pesto Chicken, or Soy Dijon Portobello. Experience a creative cuisine overload at this restaurant. Date & Price Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $200 per person Destination Bob Dylan Museum Lunch at Lone Wolf café - specializing in a unique cuisine Bowls with an emphasis on quality and creativity Details Transportation driver and hostess Lunch at the Lone Wolf café, specializing in unique Korean quality and creative bowls All Museum entries, gratuity, and lunch Max people 6-13 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.

In association with Elder Care, Ignite Medical Resort presents Seniors Connect Jazzy Valentine Party featuring Cynthia Simmons, jazz artist. Our Jazzy Valentine Party includes light refreshments, beverages, entertainment, and a photo booth to capture all the memories. Open to all adults age 21+. Only pre-registered guests permitted. Register Here About Cynthia Simmons, Jazz Vocalist Cynthia’s Jazz career is an example of the wonders of social media. Several years ago, while relatively new to the Tulsa area she made a chance connection on Facebook with one of the city’s finest jazz pianists. Through this connection, she was introduced to the Tulsa Jazz community, and the rest as the saying goes, is history. Cynthia has performed in many local venues including the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Northeastern State University PAC, Kansas City’s Blue Room, Low Down Jazz Club, and many others.   "I am so excited to be returning to Elder Care and performing for you, feels like it's been forever! Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces and singing some of your favorite songs! See you soon!" - Cynthia Simmons Jazz Vocalist   She has also been featured in several festivals such as the TEG International Jazz Fest Presented by SpiritBank, the Chet Baker Festival, the Rose Festival of Broken Arrow, the International Jazz Day Celebration, the Feel Good Festival, and the PostOak Wine and Jazz Festival. On March 15, 2022, Cynthia released her first single “Skylark” on the Tulsa Jazz label. On April 30, 2022, she released an EP “Original Cyn” featuring some of her personal favorites, and on July 30 she released her second single “The Nearness of You” both singles can be enjoyed on the “Original Cyn” EP. Cynthia’s music can be purchased or streamed on all music platforms and on YouTube! In July 2022 Cynthia formed her first official music group The Cynthia Simmons Trio which features Brad Henderson on piano, Matt Hayes on Upright Bass, and Cynthia on Vocals! When she’s not singing, Cynthia is a Wife, a Mom of two young adults, and employed as a Human Resources Executive. But music, especially jazz, is never far away. Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Online Merch   About Ignite Medial Resorts The Ignite Medical Resorts concept of “LuxeRehab” blends the care and services of an advanced physical rehabilitation center with the high-end hospitality of a 5-star luxury resort. With a commitment to returning you to your home and the things you love to do as quickly as possible, our team offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services seven days a week. Our facilities provide clinical programs for Orthopedics, Cardiac Care, and Stroke Rehab, with state-of-the-art equipment and outdoor therapy areas. Ignite Medical Resorts Adams PARC is proud to be the 1st skilled nursing facility in Oklahoma to receive the Joint Commission Accreditation.

Don’t lose those valuable photos and videos. Learn how to transfer these keepsakes from your phone to media storage or your computer to a photo printer. The seminar features media expert Frank Molina of Media Room Video, Film, Slide, and Transfers. No cost to attend. Open to all adults. RSVP by February 15, 2023.

There are many options when making contributions that impact a charitable organization like Elder Care. While Elder Care Development Director can carry out donor giving preferences, the Bartlesville Community Foundation is also an important resource for those with philanthropic interests that spread beyond Elder Care and impact other charitable organizations. Learn more from Laura Jensen, Bartlesville Community Foundation Executive Director about giving trends and how to make your giving matter the most. No cost to attend. Open to all adults in the community. RSVP to Elder Care by 2/24/23.

Hear Megan Gold, Miss Oklahoma, and KOTV NewsOn6 meteorologist share more about her passion for aging adults and her Miss Oklahoma journey. Enjoy creative desserts by Melody’s and connect with ladies in the community! Limited Seating. RSVP by March 11 to Elder Care. About Megan Gold, Miss Oklahoma When other young kids were watching cartoons on the weekend, Megan Gold tuned into local television to watch the weather. This early interest in weather led her to the University of Oklahoma where, in addition to being involved in many campus activities and organizations, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and a minor in Broadcast Journalism. With her degree and the confidence and communication skills gained from the Miss Oklahoma Organization, Megan has worked as a television meteorologist in Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. She can be seen on weekend mornings on News on Six in Tulsa. As Miss Oklahoma Megan travels across the state, speaking to a variety of audiences about her efforts to end senior hunger. When her grandfather could no longer prepare nutritious food for himself, he got on the list for Mobile Meals. Through Mobile Meals, he received a hot, healthy meal each day and a volunteer visit. Megan was touched by the kindness of the Mobile Meals volunteers, and she continues to advocate for ending food insecurity for older adults. She presents an engaging program to students about the importance of giving back to the community, making healthy choices, and the importance of staying alert when severe weather is in the forecast. Megan is a talented musician and has played the flute for many years. She used her performing skills to begin competing in the Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen Competition in 2013. During her four years competing as a teen, she was named the Rookie Talent and Overall Activewear winner and a Top 5 Finalist. She continued in the Miss Oklahoma Competition where she held the local titles of Miss Bethany, Miss Tulsa, and Miss Bricktown. As Miss Bricktown, she received preliminary awards for Onstage Question and Social Impact Pitch, Red Carpet, and Talent, and was named Miss Oklahoma 2022. Megan is proud to continue the legacy of Miss Oklahoma and represent the state at the Miss America Competition. Megan is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Gold of Edmond, Oklahoma, and is the proud twin sister to brother Michael.

Join us to hear from banking industry professional, Josh Randolph, Regional Manager and Executive Vice President of Arvest Wealth Management in Bartlesville provide an update and outlook on the current market and economic conditions affecting your money and finances. Curious about new businesses coming to Bartlesville or changes in our community landscape? Bo Ball joins the seminar for a brief update on what’s happening in our community. No cost to attend. Open to all adults in the community. RSVP to Elder Care by March 16.