Karnatz Korner August – September 2022

by Bob Buddemeier, based on information from SARAH KARNATZ

As you might expect, Karnatz Kountry just continues to expand.  This month we feature even more words from the prophetess herself, and a penetrating look all the way into NEXT month.

August 9 & August 23 Links n’ Drinks Plaza Patio 12p – 1p.  This is simple. BBQ’d links (yes there are vegetarian options) chips, drinks (leaded & unleaded) and novelty ice cream bars. No bands, no games, just good ol’ fashion BBQ and conversations.   Reservations are required, but if you didn’t make the cut, don’t despair — events are planned for Sep 13th & 27th, so be ready to pounce when sign-ups are announced.

August 16 Kona Ice for staff, courtesy of Foundation, 11a -2p set up behind the pool. Last staff event for the year.

August 17 Oregon Wine Experience  – off campus Aug 17-21. RVM is the sole sponsor for the Oregon Wine Experience Medal Celebration.  RVM’s Executive Chef Bill Tuenge and his Chefs will be making magic with 4 specialty curated items and showcasing the RVM talent this year!  For information, see https://www.theoregonwineexperience.com/

August 8 & August 22 RESIDENT Kona Ice 11a-3p, including an early stop at the MSC before continuing along the route as planned.  Aug 22 is the last one for the year.

August 25 Saucy 60s Theme Concert (2 – 4p) Auditorium. To shine a spotlight on the 60’s we are bringing up a really cool rockin’ 60’s tribute band to play all kinds of boogie 60’s music. This is the perfect opportunity to show off your tye-dyed bell bottoms, as 60’s fashion is encouraged!  No reservations needed — just come on in.

August 26–  a Wine and Cheese reception (4-6)  in the Sunrise Room –resident art project, Family History: then and now. Please join us in The Sunrise Room of the Terrace: meet the people behind the posters: the parents, grandparents and maybe even great grandparents of RVM residents. It’s all here. America at its best viewed thru the eyes of Manor residents with their amazing stories.

 SEPTEMBER

All Month — the Golden Golf Ball Hunt is back!  Annabel hides them all over campus; when found residents & staff bring them back to me in the CE Office to claim their prize.

All Month — Treasure Island display – Auditorium display case – remember the cabinet of curiosities? This is the treasure version.  Residents had some really cool items, not really odd… so I wanted to do a treasure display.  Bring your items to the auditorium at 9 a.m. Sep 1, or call 7246 to seeif your item is appropriate.

Game Shows Begin the first week in September: I’m teaming up with Reverend Scott, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Jordan Mo, and Cam Deen to start our very own RVM Game Show Night. Some are classic inspired, some are new age, but all are fun! Stay tuned, more to follow on this one.

September 5 Labor Day – additional lunch option. Caribbean Cook out in the Auditorium (or pocket lot if its nice outside) 11a – 1p Includes Staff working that day! Amazing REAL Caribbean food!! And yes he will have vegetarian and Gluten Free options.

September 8 Meet the Author Round 2 –Deschutes Room. The 1^st meet the author was a huge success, and it will return by popular demand. Did you know that we have over 140 published works from past and current RVM residents? This is a speed dating set up. 6 or 7 residents and 1 author are at each table for a set amount of time where authors can discuss their works, their inspirations and answer questions, then when the timer goes off, the author moves to the next table. Drinks and snacks provided.  Sign-up sheets should be out Sep 1.

September 11 – First Responders Remembrance Stair Climb & BBQ (not open to residents, this is something special we do to thank our local First responders and remember 9-11) Fire districts from all over southern Oregon come and climb the tower stairwell, then participate in a small ceremony on the roof, and enjoy a chef attended BBQ in the pocket lot.

September 16 – 23 RVM Autumn Games. Like the good ol’ days, just different. Timothy has some great ideas for this year’s Autumn games! Opening Ceremony is on September 16 followed by a week of knock down drag out games!  If you haven’t signed up it’s too late to play, but there will be plenty of room in the bleachers for you to cheer or jeer you favorite teams.