Resident author speaks about her book 2021

    Oak Meadows is most fortunate to have a published author in our midst! Joan has lived at Oak Meadows for almost 4 years. She wrote the book before she moved in. We were mesmerized as she did a talk on her book, and many residents and family members bought a copy. Call Kim…

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Outside work day on May 15, 2021 from 9-noon

                    We are having an outside work day on Saturday, May 15th from 10-noon, and we could use your help!   We will be planting flowers, digging up weeds and making it look beautiful for summer!   If you can help, please contact Bob Peterson, Oak…

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

Carol leaving

On Monday we celebrated with the tenants by delivering carrot cupcakes.  Carol said her good-byes to tenants.   On Tuesday, there was a “Service of Farwell” Zoom session.  This session was then published to our in-house channel so that our tenants could see it.  Various clergy were here, by Zoom, for a remembrance and recognition…

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Do you remember Wilson? 8-20-2020

Joan is the writer for this article

Joan has gifted us with her talented writings since Covid began on March 13.  This one will make you smile!       WILSON   by Joan,  a tenant at Oak Meadows   ‘Up and down, backward and forward, comedy and tragedy!  Our life experiences are meant to lead us to new knowledge and movement…

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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 businesses and indoor public settings. Walz’s administration cited researchers who advocated for mask-wearing, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.   https://mn.gov/governor/assets/EO%2020-81%20Final_tcm1055-441107.pdf    

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4th of July Vehicle Parade, 2020

We had so much fun with our first parade in 22 years!  Because this was done during Coronovirus, we had to social distance and wear masks.  But we still had fun!     [rl_gallery id=”6879″]

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Covid-19 Updated May 29, 2020

05-29-2020   Dear Oak Meadows  tenants and families,   I am pleased to report again this week that Oak Meadows remains clear of any positive COVID-19 cases. I know that is always good news to hear but I want to also stress that it does not mean we are out of the woods yet. Positive…

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

Joan

Joan, a tenant (and talented author) lives in our independent living. Oak Meadows is ten minutes east of St. Paul, and 20 minutes east of Minneapolis. She has been writing about her experiences living in senior housing during the time of Covid-19, 2020. Oak Meadows began our “Stay in Place” order on March 13, 2020.…

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