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Community Connect: Most Memorable Veteran Interviews
Community Connect: Most Memorable Veteran Interviews
Joe Todd, served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Haiti. As a historian with the Oklahoma Historical Society, Joe began interviewing veterans who served in WWI and WWII. Over the past two decades, Joe has interviewed approximately 2,000 veterans and senior citizens throughout northeast Oklahoma. Joe plans to share some of his most memorable interviews with military nurses and WWI veterans. No cost to attend. Open to adults of any age. RSVP by November 3 to Elder Care (918) 336-8500.
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Go Travel: Fall Foliage & Hochatown Arts and Craft Festival
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.
Power Hour: What About Speech Therapy?
Power Hour: What About Speech Therapy?
Thursday, November 9 | 12:00 pm | FREE Abigayl Petermann, Speech-Language Pathologist with Foundation Therapy Specialists, will discuss the benefits of their speech services. Brown bag. Free attendance. RSVP to Elder Care (918) 336-8500.
Alzheimer’s in our Community-Dr. Sarah Land, DO
Alzheimer’s in our Community-Dr. Sarah Land, DO
The November 9 event features Dr. Sarah Land, DO, founder and Director of Central States Research in Tulsa. CSR is a dedicated clinical research site that can offer cutting edge treatments in multiple therapeutic areas. Current trials include trials for a range of Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Dr. Land is Board Certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry; and National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. RSVP to Elder Care at (918) 336-8500 and email questions for Dr. Land to Angie Thompson, Elder Care Director of Development, at AThompson@AboutElderCare.org.
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40th Celebration Fundraising Breakfast
40th Celebration Fundraising Breakfast
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.
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Ladies Dessert Social
Ladies Dessert Social
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