The TheMessenger Messenger
July 2024
OUR TEAM
BrianMiller ChiefExecutive Officer
DianaSpranger ExecutiveAssistant
Di‘AnnaHardel DirectorofResident Services
JeffReinhold ChiefFinancial Officer
JuliaAnderson DirectorofDining
NancyMarcano DirectorofAssisted Living
PaulRandolph DirectorofFacility Services
ShawnOberg DirectorofPastoral Care
SherryGaines Directorof IndependentLiving
StephanieNewman DirectorofActivities
VivianNgwendson Directorof HealthcareServices
CEO Report
the sign on Norton Road, install the lighting system to the front columns, treat and paint the metal spindles, and finish the metal fence on Grant Road.
Campus beautification will resume this summer with several new landscaped areas. I am excited about what is in store. It will include lots of stones, water fall and a new sign. We will be pulling all the shrubs at that intersection and cleaning the corners as well. In addition to that project, we are going to make changes to several other intersections. I have also decided to pull every stone from the property. After they are removed, we will fill that space with dirt and seed.
You will be seeing a new vehicle on campus. We have purchased a Daihatsu HiJet mini truck. This will serve our campus perfectly. It has all the features of most vehicles but will not need to be registered, have better fuel economy and cheaper insurance than a minivan.
The Mall entrance is having the sidewalk replaced. Please refrain from walking in the construction area until the barricade is removed. The sidewalk was not draining properly causing a slip risk during the freezing temps. The new walkway will be wider to better accommodate the high traffic and the occasional truck for deliveries.
Brian Miller, CEO
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BINGO
We have Bingo every Wednesday at 1:30pm and a monthly Bingo Store that is open the first Wednesday of each month directly following Bingo. Items available for purchase with your Bingo Bucks include gift cards, snacks, toiletries, and so much more. Also, Alexia from Academy Bank is here the third Wednesday of each month with a variety of prizes! We’d love to see you there. If you need a ride, please contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
WEEKLY WALMART TRIP
Each Friday morning we take a bus to Walmart. Pick-up begins at 9:30 and you’ll have an hour of shopping time. If you would like to take advantage of this service please contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
PATRIOTIC CHOIR SPECIAL
The Village Choir will present a special patriotic program on Wednesday, July 3 in the Village Chapel at 6:00pm. Come support the choir and be blessed by a spectacular performance. To sign up for transportation at 5:00 pm please contact Lora (417-8336104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
BEAUTY SALON
Great news! The Village Salon has a new beautician starting in August. Look for more information in the next Messenger.
FARMER’S MARKET UPDATE
Jen Huver, daughter of Ken & Marcie Dahlager, will be selling vegetables from her garden on Mondays from 10noon beginning July 8 at the Community Center. Cash and card accepted.
MARANATHA MALL TRANSPORTATION
If you would like a ride to the Maranatha Mall we now provide transportation the second Wednesday of each month at 9:45am. To sign up for a ride contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
WELCOME YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS
Tom Colston
3195 N Circle Ln 215C
Vernene Conley
3195 N Circle Ln 212C
Al Sfortunato
3195 N Circle Lane 105C
SAVE THE DATE
On Thursday, August 8, we will take the bus to Stained Glass Theater to see “Songs in the Night,” the story of legendary Fanny Crosby. Crosby was a woman of faith who despite many hardships wrote nearly 12,000 hymns. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the Community Centr or contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org). The deadline to sign up is Friday, August 3. Tickets are $11 and will be billed to your account. Please let us know if you are a season ticket holder. Pick up will begin at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.
Max & Angelica Gallardo
3182 N Circle Ln
Fannie Mae Hall 3165 N Circle Ln #19
Howard & Evelyn Reynolds
3221 N Maranatha Ln
TOWN HALL
The next Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 @ 2:30pm in the Village Chapel. Come hear the latest Village news and visit with neighbors. If you need a ride please contact Lora (417833-6104 or lmassey@mv.life.org). Transportation begins at 2:00pm. Town Hall will livestream on channel 81.
BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL
It is time once again to gather and pack school sup0plies to bless our Maranatha employees and their families. Each year the Chapel Department sponsors this ministry for our staff. We want to give you the opportunity to volunteer and help us fill their backpacks with school supplies. We will gather in teh Community Center on Tuesday, August 6 @ 1:30pm to pack the supplies and pray over these kids for their upcoming school year. If you plan to come, please let us know by signing upat the Community Center or contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey&mvlife.org).
COFFEE & BAGEL BAR
Enjoy a Coffee & Bagel Bar the last Thursday of every month from & 9-10am at the Community Center. Join your neighbors for coffee/tea, a bagel, and a little fellowship. No sign up required.
LET’S GO TO JAPAN
Join us at the Community Center on Thursday, July 11 @ 1:30pm to “travel” to Japan. We will experience the taste and culture of the Eastern world. Each traveler will be provided a passport that will be stamped and dated with the destination visited. Let us tempt your tastebuds with the tasting of sticky rice, rice cookies, dried seaweed, matcha candy, and prawn chips. This experience would not be complete without the use of chopsticks and learning to count to ten in Japanese. Sign up today at the Community Center or contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
DOLLAR TREE & ALDI
On Tuesday, July 16 @ 1:30pm we will take the bus to Dollar Tree and Aldi for some afternoon shopping. Space is limited so sign up today at the Community Center or contact Lora (417833-6104 or lmasseay@mvlife.org).
AFTERNOON FIESTA
You are invited to join us on Thursday, July 18 @ 1:30 pm in the Community Center for an afternoon of Fiesta fun! We will be serving tortilla chips and a variety of salsas. There will also be a cooking demonstration on how to make a creamy corn salsa and everyone who comes will go home with the recipe, a tasty sample to snack on, and some great memories. You don’t want to miss out so sign up at the Community Center or contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@ mvlife.org) and come enjoy the fun!
BINGO PARTY
Join us for a special patriotic party at Bingo on Wednesday, July 3 at 1:30pm. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and special Bingo prizes. Don’t forget your Bingo Bucks as it is also Bingo Store day! If you would like a ride please contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org). Pick-up begins at 1:00pm.
OUT & ABOUT
June was all about having fun and making memories! Check out some of our photos!
Below/Right:
On June 20 we had a fish fry at the Community Center. Thanks to the Backwood Brothers and all who helped make the event a success!
Left: On June 6th we honored WW2 vets, Ben LaFon & Glenn Steinmann who shared with us their experience with Honor Flight of the Ozarks
Right: George & Sylvia Palmer out for a stroll.
Below: Residents shop at the Bingo Store on June 3
Above: Max & Angelica Gillardo just getting back from a Friday Walmart trip.
Above: We enjoyed
the film Unsong Hero on June 17.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
SHARONPITTS
HOUSEKEEPER
Sharonhasworkedfor Maranathafor15yearsasa housekeeper.Sheis dependableandalways willingtolendahand!
FUNFACTS
Myfirstpayingjobwas atSonicDriveInandIlove thesmells,sounds,and splendorofSpring.
ALLABOUTME
I started working at Maranatha in Housekeeping in the Lodge and Premier Rehab cleaning resident rooms. For the past 10 years I have worked at the Lodge in the Administration hall. I have three children: Janelle, Shona, and Derick. I also have four grandchildren: Preston, Fallon, Caleb, and Madeline. I have two grand pups, Titus and Piper, and two parakeets, Apollo and Lexi. I enjoy traveling, camping, and family time.
MYFAVORITES
Color: Candy:Chocoloate
Season:Spring
VacationSpot: Restaurant: Portland,Oregon Hinode
Cereal:BlueberryBars
INDEPENDENT LIVING
10a Fall Fighter/Brain Power Class CC
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pProdigals CC 2pBalance w/BenNAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:30pBingo StoreCC
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
(9:30T) VC 6:00 VC
Church Services
10:00 (9:30T) VC 6:00 VC
10a Fall Fighter/Brain Power Class CC
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pProdigals
CC 2pBalance w/BenNAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
10a Fall Fighter/Brain Power Class CC
10:15aBible StudyCC
1pProdigals
CC
1:30TDollar Tree/AldiRR 2pBalance w/BenNAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
1:30 Afternoon Fiesta CC/RR(1pT)
9:30aT WalmartRR
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBalance w/BenNAR
10:00 (9:30T) VC 6:00 VC
(9:30T) VC 6:00 VC Church Services
10a Fall Fighter/Brain Power Class CC
10:15a Bible StudyCC 1pProdigals
CC 2pBalance w/BenNAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
9a MV Mall Donation Curb Pick-up
10a Fall Fighter/Brain Power Class CC
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pProdigals
CC
2pBalance w/BenNAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
2:30p Town Hall VC (2T) Independence Day 1:30Let’sGo toJapan CC/RR(1pT)
9:30aT WalmartRR 1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBalance w/BenNAR
9:30aT WalmartRR
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBalance w/BenNAR
9a Breakfast w/ Chaplain @ Chik-fil-A RR
9a Coffee & Bagel Bar CC
9:30aT WalmartRR
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBalance w/BenNAR
Abbreviation
CC=CommunityCenter
T=Transportation
RR=ReservationRequired
VC=VillageChapel
NAR=NorthwoodActivityRm
LL=LodgeLobby
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