All Mest Manor residents are cordially invited to join in on a wonderful Thanksgiving Day Celebration at Mest Manor graciously hosted and sponsored by Christie & Ritchie Atkins.

The morning will kickoff with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade being televised in the Mest Manor Community Room (doughnuts will be served), followed by a fun-filled afternoon which will include; a traditional Thanksgiving Feast, NFL Football Games televised in the Community Room, and BINGO held in the Dining Room.

MENU: Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberries, Meat & Cheese Tray, Deviled Eggs, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Pies, and Beverage

DATE:  Thursday, November 23rd

TIME:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.)

LOCATION:  Mest Manor (Community Room & Dining Room)

NOTE: The Turkey will be provided by J. C. Carey Motors. There is a sign-up sheet in the Mest Manor Lobby for attendance, as well as, a sign-up sheet to bring a food item to the Thanksgiving Celebration. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Atkins at (815) 590-3394. We hope to see you there!!

Ghouls, Goblins, and Witches too…we are having our 7th Annual CCHA HALLOWEEN BASH and inviting you. Something’s a brewing, and it will certainly be ghoulishly fun…a wicked good time for everyone. We will be serving up refreshments and witches brew…wear your costume, there will be prizes too!

So fly on over to our Haunted Mest Manor for a creepy afternoon of food, fun, games, and a little fear….Halloween night is drawing near!

Please R.S.V.P. to the CCHA office by Tuesday, October 24th.

DATE:   Tuesday, October 31st

TIME:   12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION:   Haunted Mest Manor (Dining Room)

With flu season fast approaching, the Freeport Health Network will be offering flu shots at our host site of Mest Manor (525 Third Street, Dining Room) as follows:

DATE: Friday, October 6th

TIME:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Medical cards and photo IDs will be requested)

COST: High Dose will be $62.00 for persons over 65 if not covered by Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan accepted by FHN. Persons under 65 will be give the Quadrivalent vaccine with an out of pocket cost of $28.00. No insurance plan claims can be processed other than Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan.

Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. every winter, usually   between the months of October and May. Flu is caused by the influenza virus, and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Symptoms come on suddenly and may last several days. They include: fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, runny or stuffy nose. FLU VACCINE is our best protection from flu and its complications.