Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization based out of Springfield. They have served more than 70 million people worldwide by sharing food, water, emergency supplies, teaching about agriculture and continually giving opportunities which help empower people to become independent and free from poverty, disease, and hunger. Each Tuesday evening Convoy hosts an event […]
Some see retirement as an opportunity to relax and watch the world go by. Others see it as an opportunity for new vistas and adventures. Pam and Tracy Wilkins belong in the latter category. Upon retiring last July, this couple took their “bicycle built for two” to Europe and traveled over 2000 miles throughout the […]
A group of Community Members from Creekside went white squirrel hunting! They didn’t need to wear camouflage or bring a weapon. All they needed to find the white squirrels was keen eyesight and a tour guide named DJ. Hunting for squirrels has become an annual event that is met with excitement by new participants each […]
When you combine the colors red and yellow you get the color orange. When you combine the colors red and purple you get…friendship. Recently we combined two groups of ladies who are all members of the “Red Hat Clubs” from both the Manor and Creekside. Some people may wonder what kind of “club” this is. The […]
It is always an event that fills two buses when Creekside goes to a local winery for a “tasting” event. The third week of February was no exception. The owners of Williams’ Creek opened their doors for a private tasting event specifically for our Community Members. Tastings are always more interesting when the wineries not […]
Creekside has had a sewing club for about a year. However, in November, the sewing club transformed into a group of “quirky quilters.” These ladies have been quilting all of their lives, and still have an interest in the craft. Quirky Quilters meets twice a month and is spearheaded by the daughter of one our […]
Ken Bass is a member of the Master Gardner’s Association in Springfield. He has “adopted” our Community Members that plant in our Creekside garden plot. He came to visit recently to evaluate our garden plot and make suggestions about adding nutrients and compost. He will continue to advise the Members throughout the growing season in […]
It felt like you were walking onto a set of a Hollywood movie set back in the 1940. The lights were down low with candles burning on round tables with black linens, red napkins and long stem roses. The diners were eloquently dressed up enjoying a glass of wine while listening to a live band […]
Girlfriends gathered together for a Christmas Brunch at Creekside’s Clubhouse. This close-knit group of neighbors celebrated the holidays together with food and fun! The morning started off with brunch featuring quiche, fresh fruit and scones. After eating the ladies enjoyed a “white-elephant” gift exchange. There was lots of laughter, fellowship and love!! It was decided […]
You could hear “ewwws and ahhhs” as the Creekside bus drove through two and a half miles of Christmas Lights and snow globe displays at the Shepherd of the Hills homestead in Branson. There are millions of multi-colored Christmas lights and themed animated displays as you wind your way along the Trail of Lights. Included […]
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Springfield, MO 65807
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