Meadowlark

Live Your Way, Every Day / a local not-for-profit organization enhancing senior lifestyles

04/04/2026

☕💙 Thank You, 7 Brew!

A big thank-you to 7 Brew for stopping by Meadowlark last week with 200 drinks for our team members!

Your generosity brought smiles all around and truly made our employees’ day. We’re so grateful for community partners like you who go the extra mile to show appreciation.

Thanks again, 7 Brew — we loved every sip! ☕✨

04/02/2026

Yesterday, Meadowlark concluded our 2026 Lenten Lecture Series, “A Search for Meaning,” with a meaningful final session featuring Patrick Schutter.

A native Kansan with deep roots in construction and community leadership, Patrick shared reflections shaped by his life and work. One powerful takeaway from his message was the idea that his purpose is not just building buildings — but building people.

Thank you to Patrick and to all who joined us throughout this Lenten season. It has been a meaningful journey of reflection, growth, and connection as we explored what it means to search for meaning — together. ✨

03/26/2026

Memory Matters Symposium begins at 5:30 pm with meet, greet and eat. Followed by Dr Jeffrey Burns from KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and an amazing panel of speakers at 6 pm in the Meadowlark Event Center.

03/25/2026

This week, we’re featuring Julie Nederhoff, Shared RN, as part of Team Member Tuesday!

🎄Favorite Meadowlark memory: After 10 years, it’s hard to choose just one — but Julie fondly remembers the Stolzer House Christmas party in 2018. With a resident playing piano, everyone gathered — staff, residents, and families — to sing carols, share gifts, and enjoy a beautiful, festive evening together.

💛 What she loves about Meadowlark: “The family/community feel. Staff and residents truly become family. We share so many memories together — Meadowlark is so much more than just a place to work.”

🏡 In her spare time: Julie enjoys cooking, gardening, crafting, and spending quality time with her family. Whether it’s hobbies at home or adventures with their two dogs and four cats, family time is at the heart of it all.

03/20/2026

On Wednesday, March 18, Meadowlark continued our 2026 Lenten Lecture Series, “A Search for Meaning,” with a meaningful fifth session.

We were honored to welcome Erin Freidline, Deputy Director of the Riley County Police Department, who shared insights shaped by her extensive career in law enforcement and leadership. From patrol to administration, Erin’s experience highlighted resilience, service, and finding purpose through both challenges and responsibility.

This week in the Lenten Lecture booklet, Melanie Nord, Spiritual Life Leader, explored Viktor Frankl’s concept of “super meaning” — the idea that some aspects of life’s purpose and suffering are beyond human understanding. While we naturally seek answers, not all questions can be resolved through logic alone.

Thank you to Erin and all who joined us for another thoughtful conversation in this Lenten journey.

03/13/2026

On Wednesday, March 11, Meadowlark welcomed Jeff Heidbreder, Fitness Leader at Meadowlark, as the fourth speaker in our 2026 Lenten Lecture Series, “A Search for Meaning.”

Jeff shared reflections rooted in his passion for health, balance, and living an active life—values shaped by his background in Human Performance & Fitness from North Dakota State University and his lifelong love of sports and wellness. His perspective encouraged attendees to consider how caring for our physical well-being can also support a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.

This week, Melanie Nord, Spiritual Life Leader, highlighted Viktor Frankl’s reflections on the meaning of love and suffering. Frankl believed that love allows us to see not only who someone is, but also who they have the potential to become. He also taught that when we face situations we cannot change, our opportunity for meaning lies in how we change ourselves in response.

Thank you to Jeff and to everyone who joined us for another meaningful conversation as we continue this Lenten journey together.

03/12/2026

🎉 Meadowlark’s Employee of the Month for March is Jennifer Green, Honstead House Homemaker!

Jennifer brings life to the Honstead kitchen, turning it into a place where residents gather to bake, laugh, and feel at home. Her creativity shines through in the meals she prepares and the relationships she builds with residents, families, and staff.

Whether she’s singing while she cooks, lending a hand with housekeeping, or helping residents create a cookbook filled with family recipes, Jennifer always goes the extra mile. Her cheerful spirit and genuine care make Honstead feel like home.

👏 Thank you, Jennifer, for all you do!

Special thanks to Meritrust Credit Union for sponsoring this award.

03/11/2026

Today we’re celebrating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and giving a huge THANK YOU to Lisa, our incredible Registered Dietitian! 🥗💚

Lisa goes above and beyond to meet the diverse nutritional needs of the Meadowlark community. Her dedication, compassion, and expertise ensure that residents receive thoughtful, nutritional support that promotes health and wellbeing.

Lisa’s creative touch shines through the delicious and nutritious meal plans she develops—making sure residents not only stay healthy but also truly enjoy every bite. Her work helps turn everyday meals into a joyful culinary experience for our community. Thank you, Lisa, for your tireless efforts, your passion for nutrition, and the care you bring to our residents each day!

03/09/2026

At the end of February, Meadowlark hosted our annual Years of Service Employee Party to celebrate the incredible dedication of our team members. 🎉

Staff enjoyed an evening of food, games, prizes, and time together as we recognized employees celebrating 1, 5, 10, and 15 years of service. We also celebrated a truly remarkable milestone—Brad Olson’s 40 years of service. Brad’s decades of dedication have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all he has contributed to Meadowlark over the years.

Thank you to all of our employees for the passion and care you bring to your work every day. We appreciate you! 👏

03/07/2026

Join us for the first-ever Caregiver Support Circle, offered in partnership with Accord Hospice. This welcoming group provides a space for adults caring for an adult loved one through illness to share successes and challenges, talk through day-to-day caregiving concerns, and connect with others who understand the journey.

Open to adults of any age caring for an adult loved one. This group is intended for family and friend caregivers.

📅 Monday, March 9 | 6 p.m.
📍 Flint Hills Room at Meadowlark

A Zoom option is also available. To receive the link, please call (785) 323-3899.

03/06/2026

✨ Fresh Face Friday ✨

Say hello to Eleanor Badeker, Meadowlark’s Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk!

Eleanor loves diving into the many moving parts that help Meadowlark care for residents each day. Working in the HIM office has given her a behind-the-scenes look at how everything comes together—from records to operations—and she enjoys learning more about the impressive work happening across the organization.

One of Eleanor’s favorite things about Meadowlark is the people. She says that simply walking down the halls often leads to kind words or fun interactions that brighten her day. 💙

📚 Fun fact: Eleanor is a big fantasy fan and loves reading stories that build entirely new worlds—especially ones with dragons! Growing up, her favorite movie was How to Train Your Dragon.

🌾 Outside of work: Eleanor enjoys spending time with her parents and their dog at home in the Flint Hills, often going for walks when the weather is nice. She also loves hanging out with friends and going out to concerts, plays, and community events.

We’re glad you’re part of the Meadowlark team, Eleanor! 👏

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2121 Meadowlark Road
Manhattan, KS
66502

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http://meadowlark.org/

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