Toilet paper in the time of Coronavirus

We had a nice surprise over the weekend, someone donated this to us!  We are most appreciative.  

Bag of surprises

Staff packed bags and delivered them to every tenant’s door.  They are encouraged to leave the bags hanging

Skype available for your loved one

During the coronavirus crisis, we are offering the ability for you to contact your loved one through Skype.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Our seniors are asked to stay in their apartment due to the coronavirus.  Staff surprised them today, St.

COVID-19 Update March 13, 2020 IMPORTANT

To:                   Oak Meadows Tenants and families From                Deb Veit , Executive Director Date:                Friday, March 13th, 2020 Re:                  

Coronavirus: What are we doing?

Click below for a good article that explains Coronavirus.  At Oak Meadows we always encourage hand washing (for

Job Fair at Oak Meadows has been cancelled for 3-12-2020

Job Fair at Oak Meadows has been cancelled until further notice.  If you are interested in a job,

Staff member accepted into leadership class

Kudos to Jane Gandrud, our Office/Financial Manager, on getting accepted into the Nollau Leadership Institute of the Council

Choir and Bell Choir’s concert

Twice a year, our choir and bell choir put on an amazing performance.  We always have a packed

Flowers from Cub

Every week, our activity staff get free flowers from Cub Foods.  They then bring them to memory care

Woodbury Dance performs here!

The Woodbury Dance studio comes to Oak Meadows two times a year to put on a performance for

Mind Aerobics in Memory Care

Katie, our activity assistant, plays a memory game with the tenants in memory care.  

Dimensions Studio teaches us art

Dimensions Studio is here at Oak Meadows once a month assisting us with art projects.

Valentine’s Day, 2020

We had so much fun at our Valentine’s Day party.  The Resistors, a band that plays for the

Family bakes dozens of cookies for us! 2019

For the past 11 years, the Mazur family has been baking dozens and dozens of homemade cookies for

The last of the Family Christmas photos! 2019

And the final!

Christmas Festivities 1, 2019

And yet more from our fun night!

Christmas Festivities 2, 2019

We had so much fun at our family Christmas party!  

Christmas Fun at Oak Meadows!

Here are just a few of the activities we have been doing the past few weeks.  More to

Finding A Way To Give Back 12-10-19

FINDING A WAY TO GIVE BACK By Peggy Bakken, December 10, 2019       The darkness arrives

Peter Mayer to perform here on 12-10-19!

All are welcome to join us!  https://www.petermayer.net/ Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over

This Saturday, Dec. 7th, Craft Sale here 10-2

Join us this Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00-2:00,  for a craft and bake sale.  This will be a

Washington County Attorney talks about Fraud

Pete Orput, Washington County Attorney, spoke before a packed house today on the various frauds and scams that

November is National Caregiving Month

Read the entire article here:  Caregiving   by Robin Sparks The moment my parents and I heard the

Annual Fireworks Celebration at Oak Meadows

Operation Christmas Child boxes packed at Oak Meadows

Music by Trio from Seoul sponsored by Woodbury Lutheran Church in Minnesota

Woodbury Lutheran Church, in Woodbury, Minnesota, surprised one of our tenants with this amazing music.  It was enjoyed

Wii Bowling Tournament

We have been Wii Bowling at Oak Meadows for approximately 10 years.  We have twice-a-year tournaments with tenants

Medicare Enrollment Starts Soon

2019 Medicare Class  

Are you really breathing?

2019 Breathing Class  

Genealogy and Fireworks!

2019 September Genealogy and Fireworks

Yoga on the Wall!

2019 Yoga on and off wall  

Gardening and Planting and Watering, oh my!

The past few weeks have been focused on our outside flowers and vegetable gardens.  On May 30th, students

Kinds Words 5-29-19

One of our longtime tenant’s went to Heaven last week.   From the family:   “Dear Friends at

Mother’s Day with a Purpose

Happy Mother’s Day to all! We had a Wine and Cheese event to celebrate. Mary Livingston played the

Hospital Observation Status-A Must Read!

Observation Status, full article, click here   Hospital Observation Status Can Be Financially Devastating for Seniors   John

United Church of Christ Article about Oak Meadows

Below is a terrific article that was written in the National United Church of Christ Newsletter for the

Celebrating 21 years in 2019

It’s hard to believe we have been open 21 years already.  The years sure do fly by.  For

Showcasing Talents of our Tenants

We hosted an event that showcased the talents of our tenants.  There were some amazing items.  We have

Highway Closure April 19-22, Highways 94/494/694

Highway Closure Website   I-94 closure scheduled April 19-22 Motorists should be aware of ramp and road closures

Bill’s Fitness Room

Through a generous donation by the Bill Reinhardt family, in memory of Bill, we have named our new

FREE Dinner/Class: When a Person Has Dementia, 4-30-19

FREE dinner and class “Communicating and Connecting When a Person Has Dementia.”   Tuesday, April 30, 2019  

Pi Day-celebrating with Pie! 03-14-19

It’s National Pi Day!   The seniors and staff at Oak Meadows celebrated by raising money towards our

Slow Down-Pay Attention

Just as Winter Insists   Snow!!!  And lots of it!   We snow lovers have been waiting with

Award Winning 2018 at Oak Meadows Senior Living

What a year 2018 was for us!  Our 20th anniversary, The City of Oakdale proclaiming April 1, 2018,

A Perfect Score in Wii Bowling at 91!

300!   Yes you read correctly. Mick is the first person, in the history of Wii Bowling at Oak

Funding for programs as we age (1-17-19)

This is a very insightful article.  However it doesn’t address the social isolation that seniors feel when they

Aging Care Newsletter

Aging Care Newsletter     This is a jam packed Caregiver newsletter that will give you lots of

Holiday Helping Hands Video

This is the group Oak Meadows has been part of for 20 years!  A short video for you!

Cookies, cookies, cookies! 12-19-18

The Mazur family has been baking for the tenants at Oak Meadows FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS!! Their

Making Christmas brighter for families

      For the 20th year, Oak Meadows’ tenants, staff, volunteers and board have participated in the

We have been nominated for Nonprofit of the Year!

              From the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce:         

Consider working in senior housing. Watch this short video.

This is a great video!  Made by LeadingAgeMN  

Craft and Bake Sale is right around the corner!

Where in the world does the time go?  It was just summer…..and now it’s time for the holidays!

It is a BEAUTIFUL Autumn day in Minnesota! 10-18-18

We couldn’t ask for a better day in Minnesota.  Brilliant blue skies, 63 degrees, gorgeous fall colors. This

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefits are changing Oct. 18, 2018

Starting Oct. 18, the VA will review not just current assets, but records from the previous three years

Fireworks photos from 9-15-18

We are so lucky that our neighbor, Guardian Angels Church, has their fall festival on September 15th. They

Wellness Week-Thursday 9-13-18

Rev. Dr. Deb DeMeester is a self-taught artist who was inspired to pain as she read “We Know

Wellness Week-Wednesday 9-12-18

A special worship service will be held.  We will have time for spiritual exploration and worship.   At

Wellness Week-Tuesday 9-11-18

First, let us honor the victims and heroes of 911.  A tragic day in our history.   10:00 

Wellness Week-Wellness Stations, All week long

Stop in the library for the Meditation Station where you will find lots of great books to peruse

Wellness Week-Monday 9-10-18

Monday, September 10, 2018:  Physical Dimension of Wellness     Today we did Senior Chair Ballet presented by

Wellness Week-Sunday, 9-09-18, Grandparent’s Day Ice Cream Social

It is the start of Assisted Living Week, and Sunday is also Grandparent’s Day.  We kicked off the

Labor Day, 2018

Exciting options in August!

Take a look at our activity options for August! We have many fun things planned.  Including:    

Our Chaplain, Carol Heckmann, celebrates 30 years of ministry!

Congratulations to our Chaplain, Carol Heckmann, for 30 years of ministry.  See her words below:   “My, how

Former tenant’s family member on TV! 7-4-18

What a great story!  Bud’s aunt used to live here at Oak Meadows over 15 years ago. He

Some photos from our open house on 6-14-18

Click on the link below to see some photos from our 20th anniversary open house which was on

20 year anniversary party a great success!! (6-15-18)

There aren’t enough words to thank everyone who helped, attended, volunteered for our 20th anniversary open house.  

Tenants fill bags for Anniversary Open House on 6-14-18

Tenants at Oak Meadows were very busy last Saturday filling the bags for our open house visitors.  We

Woodbury Bulletin on Oak Meadows 20th anniversary.

The Woodbury Bulletin did a wonderful piece on Oak Meadows and our 20th anniversary. Woodbury Bulletin articles

Our front yard looks beautiful for our open house on June 14 from 4-8!

  Thanks to Longville Landscapes for making our property look so beautiful!  

June 14th open house! Join us!

2018 June open house info   Our 20th anniversary party will be so much fun!    4:00-8:00 p.m.

Lifeline Screening at Oak Meadows on May 24, 2018

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health

City of Oakdale proclaims “Oak Meadows Senior Living Day” as April 1, 2018

Oak Meadows opened on April 1, 1998.  Staff, volunteers and tenants were honored last night at the Oakdale

Palm Sunday Service on March 25, 2018

Join us for our Palm Sunday service this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in our Community Room.   From

The Mellow Fellows entertain at Oak Meadows 3-8-18

It was so fun having the Mellow Fellows entertain for us today.  We were especially excited to see

2018 Best of Woodbury Finalist!

2018 Best of Woodbury Finalist       Oak Meadows is so honored to be one of the

Fat Tuesday at Oak Meadows

This year we celebrated Fat Tuesday.  Can you guess what people are holding up?  It’s a baby!  It

St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans visit

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans were here to knight one of our tenants.  His grandson is a

Can you believe it’s almost March?

March is right around the corner, and before you know it, it will be Springtime!     Some

Full-time Dining Servers Needed! Includes Benefits.

Two Full-time dining room servers needed. Benefits included!   Sunday-Thursday, 7:30-3:30 or Monday-Friday, 10:30-7:00.   Hours could vary

Mark your calendars-June isn’t far away!

February Memory Care Events

    We are excited that Music for Life, from McPhail Music Center, will be here on the

The February Newsletter is here!

The February Newsletter is now online.  Some of the special things this month include:     A really

Christmas, 2017

Did you know….we offer FREE Senior Satellite TV? 50 Channels!

          2018 TV-Channels

Kind words from a family member 01-10-18

We received these nice words from a family member who had a loved one here for a very

Merry Merry Christmas, 2017

The staff, tenants, volunteers and board wish you a Very Merry Christmas. (Click on the arrow to begin

Operation Christmas Child, 2017

All summer tenants, and others, have been collecting items for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.     Tenant,

Happy Hour on Nov. 30th at 2:30

Our tenants and staff will be getting together for a terrific Christmas photo that will be used on

Come work at Oak Meadows! Dining Servers needed. 11-21-17

Do you love seniors? Come work in our dining room!   Oak Meadows Senior Living, in Oakdale, is

Dementia and Teepa Snow 11-06-17

If you have a loved one, a friend, a co-worker, etc. who has dementia, you will want to

Family Fun Halloween Event at Oak Marsh, Sunday 10-29-17

Halloween event Join us at Oak Marsh this Sunday, October 29th, from 11:00-3:00.  Lots of goodies for young,

Veterans Benefits Program, Monday Oct. 16th at 2:00

Bell and Choir Concert

Join us for our bell and choir concert.  Thursday, October 19th, at 6:00 p.m. in our Community Room.

Fireworks on 9-16-17

It’s always a treat to watch fireworks that our neighbor church, Guardian Angels fires off for their Fall

Enjoying Root Beer Floats for Grandparent’s Day!

We had so much fun at Grandparent’s Day!  

Presentation on Fall Prevention 9-22-17

Please join us for an informative presentation on Fall Prevention with Kindred Home Care. Friday, September 22, 2017

Join us for Fireworks on Sat. Sept 16!

Guardian Angels Church, our neighbor to the east, will have fireworks for their Fall Festival on Sat. Sept

Ebenezer Job Fair here on Wednesday, August 30, 2017

AllinaHealth SeniorCareTransitions will join our campus as of 09-01-2017

We are happy to announce that AllinaHealth SeniorCareTransitions will now be on our campus!   Allina Physician and

Hosta Plant Sale on Wed. Aug 16. Proceeds donated to Alzheimer’s Association

Public Art Show-Please Join Us on Mon July 24 at 6 pm

Oak Meadows Tenants and Skyview Elementary Students have been working for the last two weeks creating Peace Poles

10 Things to Locate BEFORE Your Parent Has a Health Crisis 7-19-17

Knowing where information is kept can be vital in an emergency   As long as aging parents are

MN ranks #1 Healthiest State for Seniors 06-19-17

  A new analysis of community health data reveals that four out of the top five U.S. states

Tenant Reflects on Aging Through Poetry 06-14-17

Lifesprk Client Reflects On Aging Through Poetry And Shares Her Words…  

Photos from Red Nose Day posted 6-1-17

click below for some great photos from our Red Nose Day! Red Nose Day

Bringing Joy with Tulips! 5-30-17

Caring for Seniors With Tulips and Sparks    

Red Nose Day, Thursday, May 25, 2017

When POA Isn’t Enough

Interesting article from www.agingcare.com   By Margaret Johnson Ware     Most often, becoming a caregiver starts with

Magic behind the scenes at Oak Meadows 03-30-2017

Here is a wonderful article about our incredible maintenance, housekeepers and painting crew. They go over and above

Observation Status in Hospitals-A MUST read! 3-3-17

What hospitals must now tell you about Observation Status   As if being in a hospital wasn’t tough

Great News About Oak Meadows! 03-01-2017

We have been named one of 3 finalists for “Best of Senior Living Residence” for the “2017 Best

Article on when to downsize 2-27-17

Click below for an informative article on when to downsize. Time-for-Mom-and-Dad-to-Downsize?    

Care Giving Article 02-22-17

When you think about it, we are all care givers in one way or another.   Below is

Valentines Day 2017

We had so much fun at our Valentine’s Day party, 2017!  We played the game of who can

Have you seen our video? 02-17-17

Congratulations to Oak Meadows 01-18-2017

CONGRATULATIONS! Oak Meadows Senior Living has been selected as one of two finalists for Woodbury Area Chamber of

The Magic Bank Account 12-30-16

THE MAGIC BANK ACCOUNT   Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest: Each morning

A sampling of activities for January, 2017

Happy New Year, 2017!  Oak Meadows has a number of activities for you to participate in during the

Oak Meadows Tenants on Twin Cities Live 12-02-16

Watch for our tenants in the audience of Twin Cities Live, Local Channel 5, on Friday, December 2nd!

Kind words 11-08-16

We received these kind words today from a family member whose dad lived here until his death.  We

Tenants Beat Staff in Wii Bowling….again! 10-25-16

For over 5 years the tenants have played Wii Bowling against the staff.  And for all of those

IT’S ALMOST HERE!!!

2016-craft-and-bake-sale  

Kind Words 09-21-16

We received these kinds words today from a tenant who lives here at Oak Meadows.     “Thank

Voted BEST again in 2016! 09-21-2016

Lillie News Article 09-21-16

Read this great article on Oak Meadows!     www.lillienews.com/Progress-2016/Oak-Meadows    

Homemade Craft and Bake Sale Oct. 7 and 8, 2016

2016 Craft and Bake Sale   click on link above for more info

Blessing of the Animals on 09-28-16

Craft and Bake Sale….Mark Your Calendars! 08-29-16

Our homemade craft and bake sale is back and bigger than ever!   Fri., Oct. 7th, from 4:00-7:00

Former Board President awarded Business of Year! 08-10-16

2016 Oakdale Business of Year Award – Larry Eberhard of Keller Williams Realty Larry was presented this award

Getting to know our new Executive Director 08-02-16

We have all been welcoming our new Executive Director, Deb Veit.  Take a look at this short video!

It’s going to be hot this week in Minnesota 07-18-16

The weather is going to be hot and muggy this week.  Dehydration is a serious issue with the

New Executive Director, Deborah Veit 06-27-16

  Deb comes to Oak Meadows with a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge. She started her

Executive Director, Connie Dow, Retires after 18.8 years 06-27-16

Connie Dow has retired as Executive Director after 18.8 years at Oak Meadows. Connie was our first, and

Flag Day at Oak Meadows 06-14-16

The history of Flag Day The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea

Never to old to learn 05-19-16

Last night, 25 tenants went outside at 9 p.m. to listen to Pete Schneider talk about Jupiter. Pete

We are the “cheesiest!” 03-08-2016

We entered our name into a contest with KSTP Channel 5, Twin Cities Live.     See the

Four generations of the same family call the Woodbury area home 02-03-2016

http://woodburymag.com/local-family-has-woodbury-area-roots-go-four-generations-deep   This is a terrific story written on two of our tenants who live at Oak Meadows!

Video about us!

We are on Channel 5 Eyewitness News!

Channel 5 Eyewitness news did an amazing story about our memory care tenants and the clay class they have

Voted Best Assisted Living 2015

Thank you for voting Oak Meadows “Best Assisted Living” since 2001.  It really is an honor.  Without our

Artist Celebration!

Join us for our intergenerational artist celebration on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00 -6:30 at Skyview Middle School.

New Law July 1, 2015, Observation Status Medicare

Notification Requirement of Observation Status Begins July 1, 2015. A new state law effective July 1 requires Minnesota

Intergenerational Team of Artists at Oak Meadows

Guided by Public Artist, Anne Krocak, teams of two, one senior team from Oak Meadows and one student

Woodbury, MN Magazine article

Great article in the Woodbury Magazine!     http://woodburymag.com/high-school-seniors-give-back-community    

Oakdale Mayor Visits Oak Meadows

  Mayor Stan Karwoski, spoke before the Tenant Council today on services that are offered through the city

3M Mellow Fellows entertain at Oak Meadows

The 3M Mellow Fellows are great entertainers! To see a short video, check out our Facebook page: You

New Issue of Lifesprk Glow Newsletter

Read the brand new issue of the Lifesprk Glow Newsletter. In this issue: 10 Years of Sparking Lives!

Look, a cardinal!

Life Care Manager, Elizabeth Johnson, RN, is “always looking for the little sparks” in her clients. She believes

Powerful Video

This is an incredible video called Dad, son and the bird. Watch the video by clicking the YouTube

Congratulations!!

Congratulations goes out to Mary Linda, from Lifesprk and working on the Oak Meadows Campus, for her Caregiver

Beautiful Large Two Bedroom Apartments available in Assisted Living

We have a total of four Large Two Bedrooms available, with two of them available for immediate occupancy.

Holiday Helping Hands

For the past 16 years, the tenants and staff have donated time, money and their wrapping skills for

Craft & Food Fair-Nov.15, 2014, 10-2

Mark your calendars for the BEST Homemade Craft and Food Fair this season! Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00-2:00

Voted Best since 2001!

Readers Choice 2014 – Oakdale – Lake Elmo – Best Senior Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living for

2014 Minnesota State Fair

We had so much fun working at the fair! Check out some fun photos we took below!

Join us at the Minnesota State Fair!

Join us at the Minnesota State Fair and the Older But Wiser Living Exhibit, Thursday, August 28th (Senior

Northern Lights Car Club of Hugo coming to Oak Meadows

Car Show Aug 26

Mounds Park Academy students brighten our day

For the past 15 years Kim Prayfrock has been teaching “aging” to students at Mounds Park Academy second

Lifesprk named Top 100 Workplace

Lifesprk has been named a 2014 Star Tribune Top 100 Workplace.   Oak Meadows partners with Lifesprk to

Oakdale, MN, proud history and promising future

  A proud history and a promising future.   Over 621 businesses call Oakdale “home” and offer abundant

National Award Winning Art Project at Oak Meadows!

  Senior Living Art Showcase Winners Announced   The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has announced the

Oak Meadows Website wins award

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits are pleased to honor the following Minnesota nonprofit innovators

Happy Easter!

We’ve been busy this week.  We colored eggs, and made 60 Easter bags for children at Emma’s Place

Vote for Us! Like Us!

Please like/vote for the Oak Meadows Senior Living mosaic art piece on ALFA’s Face Book page.    http://alfa.org/2014art

Study: Assisted Living Communities Remain Cost-Effective Leader

  Assisted living communities remain one of the most cost-effective choices when searching for long-term care solutions, according

Fun Events planned for April

😀 Please check out our calendar for April, we have some great events happening!  2014 April Newsletter  

New Photos Added

Take a look at our St. Patrick’s Day photos and photos showcasing our talented seniors!     Click

PUT PAIN IN ITS PLACE

How to Get Osteoarthritis Pain Under Control Arthritis Class 3-12-14       No need to pre-register.

Photos added for Valentine’s festivities

Don’t forget to check out the new photos added!

Sainted and Tainted

Every Saturday the St. Paul Pioneer Press prints a “Sainted and Tainted” section in their paper. People write

Know the Heart Attack and Stroke Warning Signs

Do you know anyone who has had a heart attack or a stroke?  Curious about what to do

Beautiful snow today

Look out any window at Oak Meadows today, and see the beautiful snowfall we had this morning.  While it

11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living

Worried about an elderly loved one living alone?   Watch for the 11 signs it might be time

We have some great events planned for the rest of January.  The youth from Guardian Angels will be here constructing

Coldest Day in Minnesota since 1996!

We are hearty Minnesotans…..a little cold doesn’t bother us! Besides, it will be pushing 100 degrees soon enough.

Carver Elementary School sings at Oak Meadows

The Carver 5th grade students have been singing at Oak Meadows for over 10 years.They stopped out today

Holiday Helping Hands, Oakdale Christmas program

For the past month, Oak Meadows tenants have donated money for two families in the Oakdale area. This

We won “Judges Choice” from the MOMBA awards!

I know you are asking:  What’s a MOMBA?   MOMBA stands for Mature Online Marketing Business Achievement and

Honoring our Veterans, on Veterans Day 2013, at Oak Meadows Senior Living

Thank you to all veterans and their families, especially those who live with us at Oak Meadows. We

Artist Reception, Tuesday, October 29, 2013

We are so excited!  After 8 weeks of using our artistic talents, we are all done and ready

Holiday Traditions for Caregivers

Join us for a FREE soup & bread dinner and class for caregivers focusing on those who are

Aprons have stories

Artist Reception, 10-29-13

Named Best Assisted Living for 12 years!

2013 Best Assisted Living

Vote for us to win “Best Website!”

    What a year it has been at Oak Meadows!   In February we won a contest

You’re never to old to Rock N Roll!

Agnes shows us, at age 92, she’s not to old to Rock N Roll!

Mosiac Art Class-article in the Lillie News

Oak Meadows Article-Lillie-Mosiac   Read this great article written about the tenants, staff and volunteers here at Oak

Oak Meadows Tenant “Sparked” through Lifesprk

Sparked-Mel 8-28-13

Check our our Facebook Page for new photos!

See photos of the night we had celebrating the Minnesota State Fair.

Artist Reception This Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Please join us for a reception this Friday. Tenant artists, under the direction of Anne Krocak, have been

When to Make the Move to a Senior Living Community

Know you are making the right choice when moving yourself or a loved one into a senior living