BrianMiller ChiefExecutive Officer
DianaSpranger ExecutiveAssistant
DiāAnnaHardel DirectorofResident Services
JeffReinhold ChiefFinancial Officer
JuliaAnderson DirectorofDining
NancyMarcano DirectorofAssisted Living
PaulRandolph DirectorofFacility Services
ShawnOberg DirectorofPastoral Care
SherryGaines Directorof IndependentLiving
StephanieNewman DirectorofActivities
VivianNgwendson Directorof HealthcareServices
Do you ever feel like some projects just take forever? I feel that way today! I want to update you on so many things but most of them are still in process and not close enough to completion for me to report on. The following projects are still in the works: We are getting a water feature and a sign at the intersection of Heritage and Bethany. Northwood is getting a new sign and new landscaping out front. We are installing new signs at the intersections to direct traffic to main buildings. The wrought iron fence is being painted and chain link fence needs installed along the creek. Parking is being added in front of the chapel and near 3053 Maranatha Lane.
Our master plan project is fully underway. I will be announcing over the next couple of months meetings that will require input from volunteer residents. These meetings will focus on our future from the perspective of a resident living on campus. I will announce these meetings with plenty of notice, so be watchful if you would like to participate.
I know that most of you have heard our advertisement on either KADI or KWFC radio. It is a lot of fun to do these, and they have been extremely effective. But I am sure that some of you listen to this and have had one of these thoughts enter your mind: āI wonder if he/they have ever thought about saying āblankā about Maranathaā or āI think it would be wonderful if this āblankā was mentionedā or possibly āI think he/they should let people know about āblankā. If that is you, I want to hear from you. These advertisements get updated about every 4-6 months. We will be developing a new radio spot this winter and you may just have an idea that would work perfectly for the Maranatha radio spot. Send me an email or stop by my office. I would like to know your idea.
Brian Miller CEO
CometotheCommunityCenteronMonday,Nov4at2:00PMtomeetSpeech Therapist,MichelleBalek,tolearnhowyoumaybenefitfromSpeechServices.
JoinusintheNorthwoodActivitiesRoomonFriday,Nov8at2:00PMforBetter BalanceclassandstayforFridayFun&Gamesat2:45PM.
AegishostsBingoonNov27attheCommunityCenterat1:30PM.
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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. We also have a Bingo party the first Wednesday of the month that includes refreshments and special prizes. Weād love to see you there. If you need a ride, please contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
Daylight Saving Time will end for the year on Sunday, November 3 at 2AM. We will āfall backā one hour and return to Central Standard Time. Donāt forget to set your clocks back before going to bed and enjoy your extra hour of sleep!
Each Friday morning we take the bus to Walmart. Pick-up begins at 9:30AM and youāll have an hour of shopping time. If you would like to take advantage of this service please contact Lora (417-8336104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
Dr Rose Butler will be here for visits on November 20. She will be at the Community Center 9AM-1:10PM and at Northwood from 1:20-4PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment please contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org). Be sure to bring your insurance card with you to your appointment!
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash pick-up will be on Friday, November 29. Please have your trash out on the curb at 9AM. Be sure to put a reminder on your calendar!
OPEN WEDNESDAYS
Nov 6, 13, 20 & Dec 4 8:30-11:30
Come shop all things Christmas!
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Wearelookingformore homestoparticipateinour ChristmasParadeofHomes onDecember6.Please consideropeningyour hometoyourVillage friendsandneighborsand sharingyourholiday decoratingtraditions.If youwouldliketoshare yourhomeorhavemore questionspleasecontact Lora(417-833-6104or lmassey@mvlife.org).This willbeawonderful eveningforourVillage communitytotoura selectionofhomes,enjoy hotchocolateatthe CommunityCenter,and enterforaspecial drawing.
CompletedOperationChristmasChild shoeboxescanbedroppedoffatthe CommunityCenteruntilFriday, November15.Emptyshoeboxesare stillavailable.ContactLoraorsee ChaplainObergformoreinformation (417-833-6104orlmassey@mvlife.org).
Monday, December 9, we will host the annual Christmas dinner at 5:30 PM in the Community Center. This event is free but a ticket is required. Tickets will be available at the Community Center beginning Monday, November 11. Please refrain from bringing outside guests as space is limited. Transportation will be provided beginning at 4:30 PM. Please contact Lora for questions or to request transportation (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
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Come enjoy fellowship with neighbors, sip a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy a tasty bagel on Nov 21 from 9-11 AM. No sign up required!
The US General/Presidential Election is on Thursday, Nov 5. Registered voters who would like a ride to go vote may sign up at the Community Center or contact Lora (417-833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org). Transportation is at 9:00AM and 1:00 PM.
The plaque and picture honoring Juanita Kern are now on the wall in the library! This past month we continued to add books purchased at the Friends of the Library book sale, along with books received from the MV Mall and some that were donated directly to the library. Additions included over a dozen largeprint books--we donāt run across those very often! And, with Christmas around the corne, you might want to look over our section of Christmas-themed books.
Join us at the Community Center on Thursday, November 7 at 1:30 PM for a Christmas Cardmaking class with Kristel Ringer-Zelaya. Sign up today at the Community Center or contact Lora (417833-6104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
On Monday, November 11 at 12:30 PM we will hold a special lunch for our veterans and spouses (or a special friend) at the Atrium in Assisted Living. Parking is limited so we will provide transportation starting at 11:45 AM. Reservations required, so please sign up by Nov 5 by contacting Lora (417-8336104 or lmassey@mvlife.org).
Ramona Woodring is our new beautician. The beauty shop will be open Wednesdays beginning at 9:00 AM. Call 417-831-2507 for appointments and specify you are a MV resident.
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice will be at the Community Center on November 18 at 1:00 PM to offer carriage rides. Come meet the beautiful Gypsy Vanner horses, Butch & Cassidy, and enjoy a peaceful ride through the Village. Sign up appreciated but not required.
These are some of our favorite memories from October!
Right/Below: Widows & Friends Tea Thank you, Sandy Askew for all your years of service to our widows at the Village!
Left: There is nothing better than a brisk walk on a Fall day!
Right: On October 21 we went to HyVee to shop and enjoy lunch!
Left/Below: Thanks to all who came out to our 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff on Oct 17. Congratulations to all our winners especially to Donna Nordquist, an Independent Living resident who won 2nd place!
I would really like to thank all the wonderful people of Maranatha Village for the many expressions of love, prayer, and strong concern during David Drakeās many months of illness and his passing into the arms of Jesus on October 7, 2024, exactly two months before his 99th birthday. I cannot tell you how encouraging and uplifting these have been to us Drakes. Thank you and God bless you each one! I will continue with you in fighting the good fight of faith with daily commitment and loving service to the great God who continues to be ALL we really need from day to day!
-Sandy Drake and Family
A BIG thank you to our Maranatha friends and prayer warriors for all the prayers, flowers, food, and visits over these last months while I have been mostly homebound. You have kept me encouraged and hopeful. I just finished my clinical rehab but will still need continued support. God has been faithful. Blessings to each of you!
-Ruth Abbott
Hay rides have a rich history rooted in agricultural traditions and community gatherings. Originating in rural America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hay rides were initially practical means of transporting people and goods across farmlands. Farmers would use horsedrawn wagons filled with hay to carry workers, especially during harvest seasons. Over time, these rides evolved into a popular leisure activity, particularly during autumn when communities would celebrate the end of the harvest with festivals and fairs. The hay ride became a nostalgic symbol of simpler times, evoking a sense of camaraderie and connection with nature. Today, hay rides are a beloved tradition, often featured at pumpkin patches, Halloween events, and fall festivals, providing
loves to fish & BBQ
played Highschool
basketball
big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and NY Knicks
I have been at Maranatha for almost two years. The best part of my job is helping the residents. I am a Southern man from Arkansas City, Arkansas. I come from a family of 18 kids of which I am the baby! My wife and I have been together 31 years and married for 14 of those years. We have two sons that are 31 and 24. I also have two older daughters. We have a 13 year old Yorkipoo that runs the house and is spoiled rotten! I enjoy music and love time with my family.
Color: Blue Candy: Snickers
Season: Summer
Vacation Spot: California
Restaurant: Cheddars
Cereal: Fruity Pebbles
Church Services
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6:00 VC
Abbreviation key
CC=CommunityCenter
T=Transportation
RR=ReservationRequired
VC=VillageChapel
NAR=NorthwoodActivityRm
LL=LodgeLobby
10aFall Fighter/Brain PowerClass CC
2p Afternoons w/AegisCC/ RR
9aTVoting
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pTVoting 2pBetter Balance NAR
1:30pBingo CC(1pT) Phoenix
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
1:30p Cardmaking CC/RR(1pT)
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBetter Balance NAR
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBetter Balance NAR
2:45p Fun & GamesNAR
9a Breakfast w/ Chaplain @ Chick-fil-A RR
Church Services
10:00 (9:30T)
VC
6:00 VC
Church Services
10:00 (9:30T) VC
6:00 VC
Church Services
10:00 (9:30T)
VC
6:00 VC
10aFall Fighter CC
12:30p Veterans LunchAL/RR 10aFall Fighter/Brain PowerClass CC 1pCarriage Rides CC/RR
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pProdigals CC 2pBetter Balance NAR
10:15a Bible StudyVC
1pProdigals CC 2pBetter Balance NAR
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC
1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
9a Coffee & Bagel Bar CC
9aMVMall Donation CurbPick-up
10aFall Fighter/Brain PowerClass CC
10:15a Bible StudyCC
1pProdigals CC 2pBetter Balance NAR
6pChurch ServiceVC 1:30pBingo CC(1pT)
2:45pFit FlexCC
6pChurch ServiceVC NOBINGO
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBetter Balance NAR
12p-4:00p FallFestival CC/RR (11:30T) Thanksgiving Veterans Day 1pVillage PrayerCC
1pVillage PrayerCC
2pBetter Balance NAR
2pBetter Balance NAR
Carol Arnold
Rhoda Stevenson
Nita Watkins
Poh-cheng Powell
Jerry Spain
Sylvia Palmer
Marti Peterson
Barbara Noble
Angellica Gallardo
Theda DeVos
Ken Powell
Billie Blair
Charles Askew
Joyce Dean
Donna Nordquist
Evelynn Sheppard
Sheree Brown
David Huffstetler
Frank & Sharon Chapman
David & Pat Plymire
Ken & Poh-cheng Powell
Nov 3 10:00 am 6:00 pm Nov 10 10:00 am 6:00 pm Nov 17 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Chaplain Oberg
Santiago Guerrero
Chaplain Oberg
Dean Galyen
Chaplain Oberg
Ken Dahlager
Services live streamed on channel 81 and available on the Maranatha Village Chapel Youtube channel
