Epworth Villa Happenings, Week of 8/29/18

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Vol. 3, Issue 35 Week of August 29, 2018

Editor: Susan Williams Community Activities Coordinator

EDITION HIGHLIGHTS: (click on event to go to that page)

Art Meetings…............................2 Walgreens Trip.…........................4 Labor Day Buffet…..…..................6

ICE CREAM SUNDAE FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29TH 2:00 — 3:30 PM COFFEE LOUNGE

Come enjoy an ice cream sundae and help a cause at the same time. Everyone is Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma.……..10 invited to partake in the event, but you MUST MAKE A DONATION OF YOUR Inquiring Minds to Begin…....…..11 CHOOSING TO RECEIVE A SUNDAE. There will be NO FREE SUNDAES at this event.

Casino Trip…………………..…………...8

BINGO WITH BILL FRIDAY, AUGUST 31ST 7:15 PM REDBUD

http://www.epworthvilla.org/events/ Click link for past issues of Epworth Villa Happenings

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OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th LEAVE EPWORTH @ 9:45 am Let’s head to the Oklahoma City Art Museum and visit the Isabelle De Borchgrave-Fashioning Art From Paper Exhibit before it leaves. Tickets are $10.00 each and transportation will be $5.00. The total of $15.00 per person will be billed to your Epworth Villa account.

If you have signed up to go, be in the lobby BY 9:45am.

COFFEE CHAT WITH THE CEO Enjoy coffee with the CEO Thursday, AUGUST 30th, starting at 10:00 am in the Coffee Lounge. These coffees are being held every Thursday to give residents an opportunity to chat with the CEO in an informal setting.

VISUAL ARTS AT EPWORTH ART CORNER (Second Floor above the Library) We wish to invite all new and current residents to a meeting on Thursday, August 30th at 2:00 pm to see what everyone is interested in doing. The following opportunities are available: oils, acrylics, water color, coloring books, Art Nouveau and other crafts.

We have supplies available for your use.

We are planning for everyone to make crafts that they can take home. Christmas is coming soon so please come have fun and socialize with the group. This is completely a volunteer creative session without the aid of a teacher, however, if you have a talent you would like to share with the group it would be very welcome.

NEEDLE WORK GROUP (If you are interested in Needle Work, PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MEETNG. When we start meeting on a regular basis we will meet in the South Classroom next to the Art Corner) There are several residents that crochet, knit, needle point, etc. There is a donated supply of yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks for your use.

Please join us on the above dates to set plans in motion to start back on a regular schedule in September.

For more information or questions, you may call Phyllis B. at 640-5190.

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Epworth Villa 2018 Resident Engagement Study

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Please complete your resident survey by August 31, 2018!

Questions? 1-800-941-2168 UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE "The September/October issue of "The Upper Room" daily devotional guide has arrived and is ready to be picked up. Your free copy is available courtesy of the Religious Life Committee. You will find them in a display on a table just to the left of the Chaplain office door in the foyer of Brill Chapel." Both large and small print are available.

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FROM DINING SERVICES: Dining Services would like to announce the new addition to The Bistro menu: A choice of 2 sides or a small plate salad bar is now the option for the daily specials just like the Blue Plate special.

Starting Wednesday, September 5th in the Café, NEW MENU choices. Some of the new choices will be: New Sandwiches—Philly Cheesesteak, Grilled Chicken & Tomato Pesto, Sal’s Italian and The 14901.

New Salad — Indian Fry Bread Taco Salad New Breakfast Entrée — Philly Cheese Steak Omelet New Wednesday Special — Eggs Benedict New Saturday Special — Chili Cheese Coney

WALGREENS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH LEAVE EPWORTH @ 10:00 AM September Senior Day is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th so we will be heading to Walgreens for our monthly trip. If you are interested in going, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND BRILL CHAPEL 9:30 AM

Genesis 1:1-13

GOD CREATES HEAVENS AND EARTH

Many, One, or None? Ironically, polytheism (belief in many gods) and atheism (denial of any god) both seem to be growing in popularity in Western democracies. Neither viewpoint is new. Scholars have identified more than 2,000 named deities in the ancient Near East, the region of biblical events. As for atheism, the psalmist from centuries ago wrote, “The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'� Psalm 14:1.

Polytheism leads to a chaos of competing, fickle gods of equal or shifting strength, and mortals must try to get on the side of the one(s) who will win. One feature of polytheism is the absence of a singular moral absolutes: atheism ends up in the same place. The inevitable results in both cases are moral relativism and the rule of the powerful over the powerless.

Genesis 1 reveals, however, that there is only one true God. Only in the existence of a personal God can there be a designed, absolute standard that governs all human behavior and makes sense of the universe. This great true forms the doctrinal foundation for the rest of Scripture.

Come early to hear our own Freeta Moore bless us with her piano mastery of the hymns at 9:15am. Tracy Wilson will lead us through this important lesson.

VESPERS THURSDAY, August 30TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Keith Howard, Executive Director of Circle of Care, Oklahoma United Methodist Church.

VESPERS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Sam Tucker, Senior Minister at Wickline United Methodist Church in Midwest City.

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LABOR DAY BUFFET Let’s celebrate with some picnic food favorites.

Bistro menu is not available & Café is closed for the day.

EAT ALL YOU TAKE & TAKE ALL YOU CAN EAT NO TO GO BOXES AVAILABLE 14.50 – RESIDENTS 18.50-GUESTS

SEPTEMBER 3RD

STARTS AT 11 AM

ENDS AT 1:30 PM

HAMBURGERS, BRATWURST, WEDGE FRIES, CHICKEN SALAD, SALAD BAR, BAKED BEANS, ASSORT SALADS, PEACH CRISP, ICE CREAM & OTHERS

‘GOLDEN SWANS‘ THROUGH OKC BALLET RETURNS TO EPWORTH ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 9:30—10:30 AM WELLNESS STUDIO Come join the group and have a little fun! No prior ballet experience is needed. Class will help with balance and flexibility. https://www.okcballet.org/outreach/golden-swans/

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PAINTED SKY OPERA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 2:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL The Painted Sky Opera makes a return visit to Epworth with a program of operatic songs sung by local professional singers from their upcoming opera production of “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi.

Rigoletto is Verdi’s famously dark tale of power and sacrifice which tells the story of a cursed father’s efforts to protect his beloved daughter from the faithless but charming man whom she loves.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 10:00 AM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM It is time for all Floor and Cottage Representatives, Standing Committee Chairmen and Interest Group Appointees to attend the monthly Resident Council Meeting. As a reminder, please come prepared to give your report and provide a written copy to the secretary to assure that an accurate account will appear in the Council minutes.

Thanks to all of you who are resident volunteers in the above mentioned positions.

You make our Resident Association possible and successful.

TO THE POINT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 2:00 PM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM The next To The Point meeting will be held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 5th, at 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom. The meeting will be broadcast live on EVTV Channel 1960 and re-played that evening at 7:00 pm on EVTV Channel 1960.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For all Caregivers in our community and here at Epworth Villa.

LEARN HOW OTHERS COPE WITH CAREGIVING, IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO HAVE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS,

KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOUR PRESENCE IS SUPPORT TO OTHERS. We meet on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month At Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania (Front Entrance) From 11:30 am – 12:30 pm In the JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM There is no cost. Bring a snack if you wish.

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 SO

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW Facilitator: Nancie Webb (748-6554) Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer

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CASINO TRIP TO LUCKY STAR CASINO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH LEAVE @ 9:30 AM RETURN BY 3:30 PM If you are interested in going to Lucky Star Casino in El Reno with a great bunch of people, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book by Wednesday, September 5th at Noon. We must have at least 8 people to go. Cost will be $8.00 for transportation which will be billed to your Epworth Villa account. Other costs will be the responsibility of each resident who goes that day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Friday, SEPTEMBER 7th at 2:00 pm in the Coffee Lounge we will be having our SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY celebrating all those IL residents who have their Birthdays in SEPTEMBER!!

There will be Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (while it lasts) for everyone!! EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY, THE CELEBRATION IS FOR ALL IL RESIDENTS.

CARD BINGO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 3:00 PM BISTRO Join your fellow residents for an afternoon of companionship, laughter and just plain old fun. Bring $1.00’s worth of dimes, some of your friends and neighbors and join in the game. It’s easy to play and who knows, you might just be a winner!! What better way to spend an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon.

NO FITNESS ON THE FLOORS IN SEPTEMBER. IT WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER 9

“EVERGREEN” BOOK SIGNING

BY RESIDENT AUTHOR BURREL MCNAUGHT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 11:00 AM — 1:30 PM OUTSIDE BISTRO Epworth Villa resident, Burrel McNaught, is offering his new book, I Would Be An Evergreen, for sale at $10 per copy—with the entire amount going to the Epworth Villa Scholarship Fund. A booksigning will be held on Friday, September 7th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the lounge area close to the Bistro (across from the “post office”). Assistance will be provided by the Scholarship Committee.

The Evergreen book is a collection of articles from Burrel’s participation in the “Write Group” over the past four years. It contains numerous verbal snapshots of his past plus commentary on a variety of subjects.

If you can’t make it to this event but would like to have a copy of the book, please talk to Burrel or call him at 254-3846.

“WRITE GROUP” RESUMES ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 1:00 PM NORTH CLASSROOM This may be just the “right” group for you! The Write Group is for those who like to write and/or those who enjoying listening to others share what they have written.

Our very affirming leader is Rob Roensch, English professor at Oklahoma City University.

We meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from fall through spring— beginning Friday, September 14, in the north classroom on the second floor—above the main lobby on the north side (close to the elevator).

There is no better time to get started. Everyone is welcome! No registration. Just show up. People can join or leave the group anytime.

Develop new friendships. Hone creative skills. Have fun. “You Can’t Go Wrong in the WRITE GROUP!” If you have questions, please call Burrel M., Volunteer Coordinator (254-3846).

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THE VOCAL SOUNDS OF OKLAHOMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 7:00 PM GRAND BALLROOM The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc.) was founded in 1938 at the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The dozen-or-so men present agreed that the society should have local chapters in communities around the country. In a drawing, Tulsa became the first chapter, Kansas City was second and Oklahoma City was third. Today, the organization has changed its name to the Barbershop Harmony Society and boasts more than 800 chapters around the world with more than 20,000 members.

Most chapters form a chorus and encourage their members to form quartets, since their music is in four-part, acapella harmony. The Oklahoma City Chapter's chorus was called the Singing Sooners for several years before changing it to the OK Chorale.

A second chapter in central Oklahoma was formed in the 1990's and their chorus was named Music Central. In 2017 the two chapters merged into one. Neither chorus wanted to be known by the other chorus' name. So, in a compromise, the name Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma was adopted.

The V.S.O., with approximately 35 men, including one of Epworth Villa's newest residents, Ed Sturm, will perform a one-hour program which will include both the chorus and some barbershop quartets. This performance will give each of these groups a chance to appear before a live audience as they prepare to compete with similar groups in a five-state district contest in Dallas, Texas, on October 5th and 6th.

The highest scoring choruses and quartets will advance to the next level. Prior to the merger, The OK Chorale and Music Central appeared in the International Championship Contest eight times and the OK Chorale has been ranked sixth in the world twice. https://vocalsoundsok.org/

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EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE, TEA AND CHOCOLATE SALES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th OUTSIDE BISTRO 11:00—1:30 pm Monday, September 10th is the next time the Fair Trade tables will be set up with their usual assortment of delicious items. These are perfect gifts for everyone as we have such a large variety of coffees, teas, and chocolate bars. Whether you are looking for something special for someone else or a treat for yourself, we have you covered! Sales are held from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm outside the Bistro. Thanks to your support, our Men’s Group from Quail Springs UMC has been able to help many mission areas and charities.

If you need anything between sales, please don’t hesitate to call Dave (443-7302) or send an email to govtman1@cox.net. He will be glad to drop your order at the front desk.

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY MUSICIANS RETURN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 2:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL

INQUIRING MINDS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH WELLNESS CLASSROOM 7:14PM AMERICA’S FOUNDING FATHERS Walter Lambert, Moderator The new Constitution adopted in 1789 was an experiment in republican government. Who were the Founders? What were their ideas and objectives? What were the challenges confronting this new Government?

The First Experiment: Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 Daniel Shays’s Misbehavior Professor Allen C. Gueizo 12

SKYLINE URBAN MINISTRY PRESENTATION WITH REV. ANDRE CONTINO, SKYLINE STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM MANAGER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 10:00 AM COFFEE LOUNGE Most residents are aware of Skyline Urban Ministry because they are the organization that we have clothes drives for twice a year, but they are so much more! Come hear about the many services to the low income and homeless that they provide and how we here at Epworth can make a difference beyond just donating clothes. https://www.skylineurbanministry.org/

JUNE CARTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH 2:00 PM WOODWORTH ROOM

WOMEN’S COFFEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH REDBUD ROOM COFFEE 10:00 AM, PROGRAM 10:30 AM MEN ARE INVITED! What better way to kick-off our new season then with our speaker State Senator Stephanie Bice! Our State’s spotlight has been on new and controversial legislation, political change with candidates for governor and all state offices on the news every day! Senator Bice will address these issues and how the State legislature will reach solutions. Stephanie is a 4th-generation Oklahoman and graduated from Putnam City High School in OKC. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in International Business from OSU. In her first year of office, her leadership skills and abilities soon garnered state and national attention. Stephanie was elected as a member of the Governing Institute Women in Government Leadership Class of 2016. She currently serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader.

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NEW BOOKS IN THE EPWORTH VILLA LIBRARY……

Go check out (pardon the pun) all the new fiction books that have been donated to the Epworth Villa Library since May 2018: The High Tide Club, Mary Kay Andrews Death in the Abstract (LARGE PRINT), Emily Barnes Two Kinds of Truth (LARGE PRINT), Michael Connelly Love Blooms in Winter, Lori Copeland The Silent Sea, Clive Cussler The Woman in the Window, A. J. Finn Varina, Charles Frazier The Punishment She Deserves, Elizabeth George Killers of the Flower Moon, David Gann Resurrection May, Lisa Samson Happy Birthday, Danielle Steel Star, Danielle Steel Strategic Moves, Stuart Wood

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH FOR JULY:

WILMA R. Within the Epworth Villa community Wilma volunteers as past-president of the Epworth Villa Residents’ Association, chair of the Religious Life Committee, Vespers usher, and more. Outside of our walls she volunteers with her church as liturgist, working on their upcoming craft fair, and helping serve breakfast to the homeless through Skyline Urban Ministries.

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ATTENTION RESIDENT DOG OWNERS!!

Do you have trouble walking your dog or just need someone occasionally? How about when you leave town? Do you need someone to look in on your dog or maybe give him a place to stay while you are away? We now have two dog walkers who are willing and able to service your needs when you need them. If interested see Susan for their names and numbers.

DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY SCRABBLE???

Jimette M. and Cathy N. are organizing a group of residents interested in playing Scrabble. There will be an organizational meeting for everyone interested on Monday, September 10th in the 1st Floor North Lounge. Please come if you are interested in being a part of this new group. If you have any questions, give Jimette a call at 623-3759 or Cathy a call at 254-5113.

PET POLICY REMINDER In the resident handbook the Pet Policy addresses the responsibilities of being a pet owner. The most frequently reviewed topics are waste removal, noise and pets inside the building. The policy addresses these topics in the following manner: 1) pet waste must be immediately picked up and disposed of in a sanitary manner; 2) pet owners are responsible for insuring that the rights of other residents to peace and quiet, health, and/or safety are not infringed upon or diminished by pet noise, odors, wastes or other nuisances and 3) pets should not be allowed to “roam” but should be on their way outside or on their way back to the owner’s apartment at the nearest exit to the apartment. Pets must be on a leash at all times both inside and outside. A complete listing of pet owner responsibilities is in the resident handbook.

Dr. Laura Garrett, Director of Resident Life

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

I want to thank everyone for all of the cards and well wishes I received on my recent 95th Birthday. It meant a lot to me!

Viva L.

THE VILLA VOICES NEED YOU!!

At the recent panel discussion addressing dementia, Travis Taylor said that music has a positive affect on mental health and that in all areas of life our mantra should be "use it or lose it." Sounded to me like he was saying everyone should join the choir.

If you are so inclined and for those already committed, choir rehearsal will begin Wednesday, September 5 at 4:00 in Brill Chapel. If you need more information, call me at 405-623-3759.

Jimette M.

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SATURDAY MATINEE MOVIE (Shown in the 2nd Floor Theater) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST MATINEE @ 2:00 PM 2016

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY STARRING: Jeremy Irons This film is the true story of a friendship that forever changed mathematics.

In 1913, Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught mathematics genius, traveled to Trinity College, Cambridge where over the course of five years he forged a bond with his mentor, a brilliant and eccentric professor, while fighting against prejudice to reveal his mathematic genius to the world RATINGS: PG Run Time 1hr 48m

EVTV MOVIE WILL BE SHOWN On EVTV Channel 1960 SAT. 7:00 PM AND WED. 8:00 PM SAT., SEPTEMBER 1ST AND WED., SEPTEMBER 5TH

TRUE GRIT A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory.

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EPWORTH VILLA HAPPENINGS IN PICTURES LUNCH OUT AT UNCLE JULIO’S

SOCK HOP FUN

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Epworth Villa Weekly Activities Week of August 29 through September 5, 2018 Wednesday August 29

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 10:00 1:00 p.m.

2:00 – 3:30 8:00

Thursday August 30

9:00 a.m.

Leave @ 9:45 10:00 10:45 1:30 p.m.

3:30 7:00

Catholic Communion – West Prayer Chapel Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Crest Tai Chi – Wellness Center Ice Cream Sundae Fundraiser for Scholarship – Coffee Lounge Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay Water Aerobics – Pool Trip to Oklahoma Museum of Art Coffee w/the CEO – Coffee Lounge Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Vespers Service – Brill Chapel Vespers Service Replay – Channel 1960

Friday August 31

9:00 a.m.

9:30 10:00 7:15 p.m.

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Shopping – TARGET BINGO with Bill -- Redbud

Saturday September 1

9:00 a.m.

10:00 10:45 2:00 p.m.

7:00

Tai Chi w/Kathy Plummer – Wellness Studio Flex and Stretch - Wellness Center Chair Yoga – Wellness Center Matinee Movie in the Theater Movie Night – EVTV Channel 1960

9:30 a.m.

10:50 5:00 p.m.

Sunday School – Brill Chapel St. Luke’s Live Stream – Brill Chapel Evening Prayer Service – Brill Chapel

Sunday September 2

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Monday September 3

LABOR DAY 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Tuesday September 4

9:00 a.m.

9:30 Leave @ 10:00 10:45 1:30 p.m.

2:00

Wednesday September 5

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 10:00 10:00 1:00 p.m.

2:00 7:00 8:00

ALL SERVICES CLOSED TODAY: Mercy Clinic, BancFirst, Thrifty Pharmacy, Market, Café Labor Day Brunch -- Bistro Water Aerobics - Pool Golden Swans – Wellness Studio Trip to Walgreens Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Painted Sky Opera – Brill Chapel Catholic Communion – West Prayer Chapel Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Residents’ Council- Grand Ballroom Grocery Shopping – Homeland/Uptown Grocery Tai Chi – Wellness Center To the Point Meeting – Grand Ballroom To the Point (Replay) EVTV Channel 1960 Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Business Hours for Services Available at Epworth Villa M–F

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mercy Clinic is Open

M, W, F

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BancFirst is Open

M-F

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Market is Open

M–F

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thrifty Pharmacy is Open

DINING HOURS

M – Sat.

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Café Open

M, F & Sat.

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bistro Open

T, W, TH

11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Bistro Open

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sun.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Bistro Open

T – TH

4:45 -- 7:00 p.m.

Redbud Open

4th Sun. of Month

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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