SNL TINSELTOWN TALKS: Billy Dee Williams – More Than a Charming...
By Nick Thomas
As any devoted Star Wars fan can deduce, the title of Billy Dee Williams’ new autobiography, “What Have We Here?” released in...
Meals on Wheels of Norman Executive Director Retires After 28...
By Marise Boehs
Meals on Wheels of Norman, Inc. founded in 1972, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency. Fifty two years ago, Tedo Pricket and...
EDMOND MOBILE MEALS AND EDMOND HISTORY MUSEUM PARTNER TO HOST EVENT...
Edmond Mobile Meals and the Edmond History Museum invite the community to join them at the “Meals and Memories” oral history exhibit opening reception...
Moving Tips and Resources If Your Senior Loved One Needs You...
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OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET IS GOING COASTAL FOR THE ANNUAL BALLET BALL
Oklahoma City Ballet will present Ballet Ball: Coastal Cruise on April 6, 2024 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. All proceeds from...
Vietnam Veterans Day to be a busy one for VillagesOKC
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director, VillagesOKC
March 29 will be a full day of celebration and commemoration for VillagesOKC members. It’s National Vietnam Veterans Day,...
He Wore the Star
In Recognition of Black History Month
Story by Art T. Burton, photo submitted by the Oklahoma Historical Society
Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, born as a...
SNL CENTENARIANS OF OK
Mary Lea Forsythe
(Right) 100 years old. Mary Lea Forsythe of Sand Springs was honored for her 100th birthday coming up on February 29...
UCO Designated a Purple Heart University
UCO Recognized for Service to Military-Connected Faculty, Staff and Students
The University of Central Oklahoma was designated a Purple Heart University by the Military...
SAVVY SENIOR: How to Tap Underutilized Burial Benefits for Veterans
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam...
Oklahoma History Center Museum to Host Eighth Annual Vietnam Veterans Day...
The Oklahoma History Center, in association with VillagesOKC, the local offices of Humana, Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Navigating Medicare and the Force 50 Foundation,...
Metropolitan Library System events this March
The Metropolitan Library System continues to share exciting programming in March. Continuing are Crowns Tea events, plus the addition of Women’s History Month events,...
USS Oklahoma Sailor Killed in Pearl Harbor Attack to be Buried
Seaman 2nd Class Cecil Thornton, born in Rogersville, Alabama, who died during the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, will be buried with full...
Working With Seniors A Ministry To Joyce Clark
Joyce Clark
Campus Director at Saint Ann Assisted and Independent Living in OKC.
Story by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Joyce Clark said going to work is...
Helping Seniors Find Financial Services
story and photo by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Finding the right financial advisor to handle your investments can be challenging for anyone, including seniors.
Mike McCall,...
Robert Kalsu: a story of ‘Uncommon Character’
By Eddie Roach, VillagesOKC media
Commitment. Discipline. Effort. Pride. Toughness.
Those are the character traits which are inscribed on the base of a monument to 1st...
Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Birthday
Friday morning, January 12th was a cold and windy day in Norman. Would the Elvis Day Event at the city’s Adult Wellness and Education...
Seeking Longevity
By Marise Boehs
I’ve been an avid trail bike rider for a number of years. I've ridden long miles over multiple days on trails across...
SNL- TINSELTOWN TALKS: Carole Wells Remembers Ann Sheridan
By Nick Thomas
Born 109 years ago this February, glamorous actress Ann Sheridan (1915-1967) was destined for branding as the “Oomph Girl” following a mock...
Free Seminars Offered For Senior Adults
SENIOR LIVING TRUTH SERIES BEGINS NINTH YEAR OF EDUCATING
Story by Eddie Roach, contributing writer
Senior Living Truth Series is gearing up for its ninth year...
VillagesOKC Workshop To Address Gut Health
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director, VillagesOKC
VillagesOKC continues it’s free daylong workshops focused on senior health with “Listen to Your Gut” on February 21. The...
Local Hospital Receives Quality Award
The Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) presented Excellence in Quality awards to four hospitals during its recent annual conference. This award recognizes exceptional efforts to...
OKC Veterans Can Receive No-Cost Flu Shots And COVID Vaccinations
Getting a flu shot protects you, your family and the community from getting sick. The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System provides flu shots...
SNL CENTENARIANS OF OK
Agnes Baker
(Right) 100 years old. In Stroud today, having lived her life in Lincoln County. In her century, she recalls helping her parents pick...
Abe Lincoln Trading Company Added to NRH
Abe Lincoln Trading Company Added to the National Register of Historic Places
North side of Main St. and 175 feet west of Clearview Rd., Clearview
Constructed...
VillagesOKC Announces New Staff, Member Roles
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director, VillagesOKC
VillagesOKC has exciting member and staff news as the New Year begins. On the staff side, there are two...
New Year Brings New Growth for OKCs VA
Wade Vlosich
OKC Veterans Administrator Healthcare System director.
Story by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Healthcare System has become the fastest-growing...
Recent Second Half Expo Brings Resources
Recent Second Half Expo Brings Resources Together For Seniors in Oklahoma
Story and photos by Van Mitchell, staff writer
Bob Loudermilk and his wife, Denise, moved...
Faith Leads to 50 Year Career: RN Still Working at 79
by Van Mitchell, Staff Writer
Joella Francis credits God for leading her into a RN nursing career that has spanned over 50 years, including today...
BEETLE BAILEY, BLONDIE AND ZIT! Let’s keep it going!
Loved all the entries. Let’s do it again! We have an ALL NEW CARTOON PAGE! Beetle Bailey, Blondie and Zit will be gracing our...
VA Delivered More Than $2.2 billion
VA delivered more than $2.2 billion in earned benefits to Veterans and survivors since President Biden signed PACT into law
Today, VA announced that Veterans...
SNL CENTENARIANS OF OK
Albert “Al” Hair
(Right) 100 years old. WWII Veteran Wm. Albert “Al” Hair of Ada was born on August 22, 1922. After the war, he...