The world today 8-18-22

What – Why – Who – When?!     by Joan Nedeau, Tenant, August 18, 2022     Yes! All

4-21-22 Alive N Kickin concert

    The premier singing group of singers age 50 on up!           Click

Check out our activities for May, 2022!

We have a lot of great events, and activities planned for May!   Click here to see what

Resident Author writes “Little Al” 01-27-2022

“LITTLE AL”   by Joan Nedeau, tenant            January 2022     Like many of us, I choose to walk

Christmas Party on 12-23-21

  We had so much fun!  It was so nice to smile and laugh again.  The dining room

Christmas Teas, 2021

    Deb Veit, Executive Director, has been hosting Christmas Teas for five years.  This year she read

Sing for Life Choir Concert 12-20-2021

  The small, but mighty, Oak Meadows Choir, under the direction of McPhail Music, sang their first concert

Resident author speaks about her book 2021

    Oak Meadows is most fortunate to have a published author in our midst! Joan has lived

Bell Choir Concert 2-18-21

We enjoyed the concert that the Christmas Bell Choir put on for us December 18th!      

December, 2021, Activity calendar is here!

There are so many activities happening in December!  Check them out:   This Month at Oak Meadows  

Honoring our Veterans 11-11-21

  We want to honor our veterans at Oak Meadows. We are grateful for them then, and even

All Saints Day Virtual Service 11-01-2021

    We honor those that have touched our lives this year.  They will not be forgotten.  

Laughter and smiles at Oak Meadows on 8-4-21

Our first shopping trip in over a year! 5-11-21

We were all very excited for our shopping trip today!              

White Out Day, 01-07-2021

It was time to “White Out” 2020 and the first part of 2021.  So we did this by

Holiday Mash Up 01-21-2021

Since we didn’t get to have any parties in 2020, we thought we’d have a holiday luncheon (delivered,

Star Tribune Article 03-01-2021

Oak Meadows had a fabulous article written about them! Click on the link to read it and to

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!! 12-14-20

  For 12 years the Mazur family has been baking, and packaging, thousands of cookies….all for Oak Meadows

Covid-19 in Minnesota 11-19-2020

  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.html          

Covid-19 update on 11-13-2020

  To:          Oak Meadows tenants & families From:     Deb Veit Date:     November 13th,   2020 Re:         COVID  weekly

We honor the Veterans at Oak Meadows on Veterans Day

We weren’t able to get the sound or videos working, but you can still see this presentation. Just

All Saints Day Virtual Service 11-01-2020

We honor those that have touched our lives this year.  They will not be forgotten.      

Covid-19 Update 10-30-2020

To:         Oak Meadows Families, Tenants and Friends From:     Deb Veit Date:     October 30th, 2020 Re:         COVID-19 Update

Chaplain Carol retires after almost 12 years 10-27-20

On Monday we celebrated with the tenants by delivering carrot cupcakes.  Carol said her good-byes to tenants.  

Disco Lunch 10-15-2020

We had so much fun delivering our disco lunch!  Complete with a disco ball! Click on photo to

Covid-19 update 10-23-2020

To:         Oak Meadows Tenants, staff and families From:     Deb Veit Date:     October 23rd    ,   2020 Re:         COVID-19

Covid-19 Updated 09-11-2020

From:     Deb Veit Date:     September 11th, 2020 Re:         COVID-19 Update – Oak Meadows Website: www.oak-meadows.org  ________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Covid-19 updated 8-14-20

At this time Oak Meadows does not have any positive COVID cases. But unfortunately our state and country

Covid-19 updated 7-24-2020

Date:     July 24th, 2020   Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   Happy Friday everyone! I am pleased

Masks now mandated in Minnesota as of 07-25-2020

  Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday requiring Minnesotans to wear a face covering while inside

4th of July Vehicle Parade, 2020

We had so much fun with our first parade in 22 years!  Because this was done during Coronovirus,

Covid-19 updated 7-10-2020

Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   Happy Friday everyone! Thank you to everyone who participated in our

Covid-19 updated 7-7-2020

Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   Sadly I must inform you today that we have our first

The many face coverings of staff!

Every day, we wear face coverings.  It isn’t always easy, but we do it for each other and

Talented Author Writes About Her Time During Covid-19 in Senior Housing

Joan, a tenant (and talented author) lives in our independent living. Oak Meadows is ten minutes east of

Covid-19 Updated May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020   Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   As of today we continue to be

Pizza Birthday Party 4-29-2020

Joanne’s family bought pizza for everyone in the building for her birthday!  Arlene and Barb/Buzz’s families also donated

COVID-19 update April 24, 2020

From:     Deb Veit Date:     April 24th ,  2020   Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,    We

Getting ready for Easter

We are getting ready for Easter!  Even though we are still sheltering in place here in Minnesota, we

COVID-19 Update March 13, 2020 IMPORTANT

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

Woodbury Dance performs here!

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

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

Wii Bowling Tournament

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

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  

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,

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

Exciting options in August!

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

Woodbury Bulletin on Oak Meadows 20th anniversary.

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

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.

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

Fat Tuesday at Oak Meadows

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

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

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

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…  

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

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

IT’S ALMOST HERE!!!

2016-craft-and-bake-sale  

Voted BEST again in 2016! 09-21-2016

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

Video about us!

Voted Best Assisted Living 2015

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

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

Oakdale Mayor Visits Oak Meadows

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

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

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

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

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

PUT PAIN IN ITS PLACE

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

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

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 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

Artist Reception, Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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

Vote for us to win “Best Website!”

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

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