Karnatz Korner October – November 2022

She’s back — Sarah the K,  lightly edited by Bob Buddemeier

 Oct 10 – Spotlight on Who’s Who from the 60’s photos in the Manor lobby! Answer sheets will be available at the display. If you don’t recognize them now, see if you were any better in the past.  Then on Oct 14^th the display comes down and photos will be returned to inhouse mailboxes.

Oct 13, 20, 27 AND Nov 3, 10, 17 Thursty Thursday is happening! Assorted beverages, snacks and conversations will be available in the Manor lobby and Umpqua room from 4p – 6p! 2 great Locations to pick from 😊

Oct 19 – Come vote for the new cover of the resident directory! Residents have submitted their favorite campus photos, and the top 3, selected by the secret Karnatz Kommittee, will be on display on the lobby.

Oct 20  Campus wide opportunity Faire! This is going to be awesome! Promise! To quote the creators:

“From play reading to poker; from board and court games to painting, quilting and tango. It’s happening across campus – at the Manor, the Plaza, the Lake, Resident Gardens, and down on Quail point and the Annex. 80 groups are participating,

WIN gift certificates, flowers, and even a water filtration system. Learn how to write a condolence note at the YANA table, or talk to our newly formed Green Team, or visit

Roberta, who will be happy to show you the Manor’s Art collection on the 10th floor. Listen to a play reading or come dancing. We have fabulous grand prizes for people who visit the most locations and display tables.

We’ll have vehicles circling the campus – on a hop-on and hop-off arrangement. We’ll have snacks and even Champagne. Something new: The Deschutes room will be home to 12 nonprofits where our residents volunteer.

Come one, Come all and ENJOY our RESIDENT LED ACTIVITIES!! Opportunity Fair Passports coming soon!

Oct 25 – Oktoberfest! 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Live band (Rogue Suspects) in the Manor auditorium to boogie down to*. Summit and HRL Brewery will be in the lobby with plenty of assorted beers to try. Bring a friend, grab a snack, and have a dance before dinner.   [*boogie down to:  Compound intransitive verb form used in retirement communities, meaning “lock one wheel of your walker and shuffle in circles to the accompaniment of some specified music.”]

November 7 – 11 The Super famous RVM Annual Resident Scarecrow Contest will be happening! Last year was pretty amazing, let’s see what will show up this year! It’s not really a contest – although participants do get a Karnatz Prize! So start planning your creation to go on display in the Manor Lobby!  Remember to keep the boutique and haberdashery in mind for those special pieces!

November 11, Veterans Day ceremony begins at 1:00 pm in the Auditorium with Reverend Scott. Followed by a Meet the Veterans, to hear their stories sign ups required. More information to follow on this program!

November 15, RVM Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Manor Auditorium.  See the notice in the Arts and Info section of this issue, then come, look, admire, and buy!