Performing Arts Groups Resume Rehearsals Week of Sept. 6.

Rehearsals for the performing arts group will soon be underway! All rehearsals are held in the Sun Valley Clubhouse unless otherwise noted and begin the week of Sept. 6. All are welcome to join. See the Weekly Calendar Page in the September Village Voice for rehearsal dates and times. 
Included find the flyer that includes more information about each group! 


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Residents Participate in Disaster Preparedness Training

It gave them a chance to give back to the community and a better understanding of disaster preparedness.

Village resident Caroline Arnold along with four other residents recently participated in the Missouri Show-Me National Mass Care Exercise held in Independence. They acted as disaster survivors to help Jackson County officials practice responding to a disaster, in particular to an earthquake along the New Madrid fault line.

 “I wanted to do it to be involved and help the community as well as knowledgeable about what is happening as far as preparing for disasters,” Caroline said. “I had worked as a nurse at a hospital, and we would often undergo training for these types of situations. This really was a good experience to practice and know what to do if there were a disaster.”

As a “survivor” they had lost everything and needed clothes, medications, shelter and food. The Exercise walked them through getting vouchers, how to get medications, the process of finding other family members who may be in different locations and more.

Resident Marilyn Lanpher grew up in New Madrid County also attended the training. She said she had always thought it would be important to be prepared should a disaster occur.

“Through this I realized the amount of preparation and organization that is needed to respond to a major disaster,” Marilyn said. “They handled it all well, directing people where to go.  It was a good experience.  I realized how relevant it was shortly after the training, seeing the news about the earthquakes in Italy. I couldn’t imagine going through that, not knowing what has happened to loved ones and the devastation.”

Help us Support the Alzheimer's Association!

Participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event!

Many of us are touched by Alzheimer’s disease and many are caregivers for those who are affected. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

That’s why John Knox Village wants you to join our team as we support those affected and participate in this great Alzheimer’s Association sponsored event. The Village’s fundraising goal is $2,500. The Walk to End Alzheimer's event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, Kansas. Registration begins at 8 a.m., a ceremony at 9 a.m. and the Walk begins at 9:30 a.m.There is a one and three mile route.

Here’s a few ways you can get involved!

-          Join the Walk team by signing up at www.alz.org.  Click on Find A Walk , enter zip code of 64081, select Overland Park, Kansas, click join a team, and search for the John Knox Village team and then join! You do not have to register to join us on the day of the event. The Village will be providing transportation. Pick-up will be at 7:15 a.m. at Places Restaurant. Call the Courtyard Commons concierge at 347-2405 to reserve your space.

-          Stop by the Bake Sales! They will be held at 9 a.m. each Friday in September at the Village Care Center employee hallway. Grab some yummy treats and help us meet our goal!

-          Get Your T-Shirt! T-shirts can be purchased by cash, check or associate charge. They can be purchased through Lori Qualls, Village Care Center, 347-3748 or the Courtyard Commons Concierge at 347-2405. Costs are $10, sizes S – XL; $12 for 2-3 XL. The last day to order shirts is Friday, Sept. 15.

Labor Day Hours for Monday, Sept. 5 at the Village

Labor Day Hours for Monday, Sept. 5 at the Village:

Lakeside Grille will be open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 5 with a Labor Day picnic including pulled pork or beef, sides, drink and dessert.  

Places Restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 5. No dinner will be served.

Courtyard Café and Fireside Dining will be open regular hours on Sept. 5

The Fitness Center will be closed on Sept. 5.

Dial-A-Ride will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 5. There will be no grocery bus on Sept. 5.

Housekeeping: Trash in the apartment buildings will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Thursday, Sept. 8. Trash in the cottages will be picked up on Sept. 6. Call 347-2155 with any questions.

All salons will be closed on Sept. 5

The Administrative Building will be closed on Sept. 5.

Change in Auxiliary Thrift Shop Hours effective Sept. 5

The Auxiliary Thrift Shop will be switching to their fall and winter hours. Starting Monday, Sept. 5 , the Thrift Shop will be closed on Mondays. It will be open for donations and staff will be taking that day to restock shelves and do inventory.

Thrift Shop Hours effective Sept. 5:

Tuesday – Thursday, Saturday:   9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Make plans to attend the Ice Cream Social!
It is rescheduled for 1 p.m. THIS Thursday, Aug. 25, at three convenient locations: The Courtyard Community Center, CCMPA and Places Manhattan Room. Come enjoy a good time with friends and neighbors and enjoy a sweet treat - there will be plenty of fun toppings!

This was rescheduled from Aug. 4. 

UPDATE: Lakeside Grill and Country Club Salon Resume Normal Hours

UPDATE: Gas and water service were restored by 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Service at the Lakeside Grille and Country Club Salon have resumed normal operating hours.

There have been both gas and water main breaks at The Meadows work site this afternoon that have affected Manor I and Villa I as well as Lakeside Grille and the Country Club Salon. Water has been restored. However, crews continue to work to restore gas service, which is expected to return by early this evening, Aug. 16.

-         -  Lakeside Grille will not be open for dinner this evening.

-        -   The Country Club Salon will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Any appointments have been rescheduled.

-      -     The Village apologizes for any inconveniences, and associates are working to accommodate all residents’ needs.

-          More information will be shared as service is restored.