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website seems to typify the sentiment of most residents. She says that what she loves most about the community is that "it is a healing place, in the most beautiful setting surrounded by trees, flowers and expansive lawns. I needed to be somewhere where I could be around loving and caring people. I have made wonderful friends here. e staff is very supportive, loving and spiritual. And the meals are great, and my favorite days are when the housekeepers come! I love that we have transportation and a doctor that makes house calls. e activities keep me busy doing art and taking bus trips, whether we go out to eat, to the museum or just sightseeing … I am blessed indeed!" Clark, who became Concordia's executive director in 2019, began her professional career when she joined a senior living community in 2003 as the activities director. "I discovered my love and passion for seniors and knew this was my calling in life. I love being able to both help and learn from them. I enjoy exploring ideas which foster a feeling of bonding, belonging and ownership of the mission of our organization, which is to serve the Greatest Generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity." She says her focus is team-building "because without a good team, things do not run well. Happy teams lead to happy residents." For more information, call the main line at 479-855- 3714 or send Angie an email: aclark@concordiaretirement. com 1 Concordia Dr Bella Vista, AR 72715 www.concordiaretirement.com 2022 Bella vista city guide | 21 Open 7 days a week Butchers on duty nightly until 7pm 60 Sugar Creek Center • Bella Vista, AR 479-876-6190 facebook.com/allensfoods Thank You Bella Vista For Letting Our Allen's Family Be A Part Of Your Family!! Area's Largest Selection of natural Foods Best Meat in NWA • Deli • Fresh Produce provided we can staff the event properly," Anzelone noted. "Our average bingo audience is around 80 to 100 participants" Players have to be over 18 years of age. e church also hosts concerts and plays that are open to the public. In early 2020, all Catholic churches in Arkansas, including St. Bernard's, were closed due to covid. "Gradually we reopened and are at about 80 to 85 percent of our parishioners attending weekend Mass and activities, Anzelone said. "We televise our weekend Mass so our parishioners, or anyone, may view the Mass on computer or cell phone. Our vision for 2022 is to eradicate covid and return to normal living again without fear of sickness. We constantly pray for covid to eliminate itself from our daily lives. We also pray to instill more people to return to their church for spiritual growth and guidance." e parish of St. Bernard was established from small beginnings. Bishop Andrew J. McDonald assigned Fr. Bernard Malone to Bella Vista to organize a new parish, as Catholics in Bella Vista traveled to Rogers or Noel, Missouri to attend Mass. Fr. Malone rented a home and celebrated his first mass there on June 17, 1980. Over time the parish grew and for a time, and an arrangement was worked out with Bella Vista Methodist Church to share quarters. By 1981, 190 families were worshiping at St. Bernard, and it was clear a church of their own was needed. Cooper Communities donated 5 ½ acres on Forest Hills Building, and the spacious new church was dedicated on April 4, 1982, with the rectory completed in December 1982. St. Bernard of Clairvaux continues to open its doors to welcome those seeking a church home and opportunities to worship and serve. 1 St Bernard Ln Bella Vista, AR 72715 www.bvstbernard.org ST. BernArd continued from page 19

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