DETAILS: The City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will host the 2025 Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at Champlin Pool. Boats must be made before the race and must be built from cardboard and duct tape. No additional building materials are allowed. Paddles must also be made out of cardboard and duct tape. Boats may be a maximum width of 60 inches (5ft) and a maximum length of 84 inches (7ft).
Teams must consist of four people, however, there can only be two people in the boat. All ages are welcomed, but team members 9 and younger must have an adult in the boat with them. Participants 12 and younger must have adult supervision with them. Life vests are encouraged.
There will be four awards given at the event:
• Titanic Award – Goes to the boat who sinks in the most spectacular fashion • Spirit Award – Goes to the team who had the most fun • Best Design Award – Goes to the team with the most creative boat • Champion Award –Goes to the team that completes the race the fastest
For a full list of boat requirements, team racing rules, and registration form, go to Enid.org/BoatRace.
For more information, contact Pool Manager Jessica Nelson at 580-616-7210.
June 1-15 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Temporary exhibit featuring tattoo art by regional tattoo artists
June 3 6 pm – 7:45 pm Park Outreach by Forgotten Ministries Don Haskins Park (1714 S. 4th)
6:30 pm Geeks Who Drink Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 4 7 pm – 9 pm Family Fun Night Sponsored by Oakwood Christian Church Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe)
7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)
June 5 11 am-12 pm Veterans Coffee Social OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Owen K. Garriott)
5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6 pm – 8 pm Teen Swim Night Champlin Pool (400 W. Cherokee)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
6:30-9:30 pm Music Bingo Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
June 6-8 8 am USTA Central Region Baton Championship Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
June 6 6-9 pm First Friday Downtown Enid
6 pm – 9 pm Paint & Sip Miniatures Night Jezebel’s (121 E. Broadway)
7 pm – 10 pm Live Music: Robert Allen Classic Club (216 N. Washington)
June 7 9 am-12:30 pm 4RKids Walk & Carnival 4RKids (710 Overland Trail)
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
7:30 pm Auto Racing: USL Non-Wing Sprints Enid Speedway (302 E. Oxford) Factory Stocks, Hot Shots, Sport Mods/B Mods
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 10 4-6 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Night Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (200 E. Maple)
6:30 pm Geeks Who Drink Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 10-14 6:30 pm Summer Chautauqua NWOSU-Enid (2929 E. Randolph) “Anything Goes: America in the Roaring 20s” Characters include Al Capone, Zitkala-Sa, Zane Grey, Bessie Smith & Mae West.
June 11 3:15-4:15 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Day Spirit Express (3104 N. Van Buren)
5:30 pm OSU Alumni Association Meeting Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)
7:30 pm Trivia Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)
June 12 5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
6:30-9:30 pm Music Bingo Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
June 13-14 7-11:30 pm Van Buren Cruisers: Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Van Buren Street
June 14 9 am – 12pm Enid Youth Fishing Clinic Meadowlake Park (1200 W. Rupe) Free for First 50 Kids registered: www.enid.org/fishingclinic
9 am-12 pm Enid Cars & Coffee 7 Brew Coffee (4010 W.. Garriott) Meet in the morning, Cruise VB at night
9 am-5 pm Girls Day Out Shopping Event Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)
4-7 pm Van Buren Cruisers Car Show Chisholm Trail Professional Building (102 N. Van Buren)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 16 5-8 pm Sensory-Friendly Family Night Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 17 6:30 pm Geeks Who Drink Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 18 Trivia 7:30 pm Settlers Brewery (202 E. Randolph)
June 19 11 am-12 pm Veterans Coffee Social OK Military History Exhibit (4125 W. Owen K. Garriott)
5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
6:30-9:30 pm Music Bingo Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E Randolph)
7:30 pm Live Music: Yachtley Crew Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand) Concert encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late 70s and early 80s
7:30 pm Live Music: Turpin Tunes Turpin Room at Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)
June 21 7:30-10 am Monthly Breakfast Fly-In Woodring Regional Airport (1026 S. 66th St.) Barnstormers Breakfast Buffet $10.99 each.
11 am-3 pm History Alive! Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.) Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893
8 pm Dive-In Movie Night Champlin Pool (400 W. Cherokee Ave.)
9:30 pm Karaoke Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 24 6:30 pm Geeks Who Drink Trivia Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
June 25 Trivia 7:30 pm Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
June 26 5-8 pm Enid Geeks Game Night Springhill Suites Marriott (5815 KL Dr.)
6-8 pm Trivia Enid Brewing Co. and Eatery (126 S. Independence)
6:30-9:30 pm Music Bingo Enid Axe (104 N. Independence)
7:30 pm Singo Settlers Brewing Co. (202 E. Randolph)
June 28 6-8 pm Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Race Champlin Pool (400 W Cherokee)
8 pm Live Music: West Country Band Moose Lodge (302 E. Purdue)
One of my favorite things to do each summer is to stop by Red Bird Farm and check out the fresh u-cut flowers. In particular, I always look forward to taking some of their lush, aromatic lavender home with me. Whether it is keeping the lavender as part of a floral arrangement or utilizing the lavender to bring new flavor to my morning cup of coffee – there is a reason this flower is as beautiful as it is versatile.
DIY Lavender Simple Syrup
The first time I ever tried a lavender latte, I didn’t quite know what to make of it – I had never had a coffee taste like an aroma that is typically reserved for my sense of smell. But overtime, I came to savor the way my morning cup of joe reflected the seasonal delights of nature. That is why, when I brought home some freshly cut lavender last summer, I knew I wanted to make my own lavender simple syrup to flavor my coffee.
I followed a recipe from AllRecipes, and it requires 1 cup of water, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 tablespoon fresh lavender blossoms. All you do is, (1) combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, (2) bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves, (3) reduce heat and simmer for a minute and, (4) remove from the stove and let the flavors meld for 30 minutes. Once this is completed, you can pour the syrup through a mesh strainer into a container of your choosing.
Personally, I enjoy utilizing the simple syrup for my coffee. I add 1-2 teaspoons of the simple syrup into some milk before frothing, and then I pour the infused milk over my espresso. The end product is a light, floral-infused tasting latte. Coffee isn’t the only way to enjoy the simple syrup, though. A friend of mine used some in a delicious homemade lemonade recipe.
DIY Lavender Sachets
This summer, I plan on utilizing lavender to create homemade lavender sachets for my drawers and linen closet. In order to do this, you have to first dry out the lavender. This is done by taking a bundle of lavender, tying it together with some twine, and hanging it upside down for 2-4 weeks. After the lavender is dried-out, you collect the dried petals, place them in a sachet, and stash them in a location of your choosing. The end result is an all-natural relaxing scent.
Whether it’s with lavender or another type of natural by-product from the outdoors, I encourage you to explore the simple pleasure of bringing the outdoors inside your home this summer.
The Best of Enid 2025 has come to a conclusion, and we have our winners! A special thank you to the community for not only nominating your favorites but for also voting so vigorously. The competition this year was closer than ever before! Whether you were a finalist or a nominee, being nominated and thought of is still a big deal, so congratulations to everyone involved. And another special thank you to the businesses and organizations, nominated or not, that make Enid what it is! Until next year!
Best Accountant
Andy Campbell, CPA
Sandy Schoonover Hall
Michael Dotson
Best Apartments
Esplanade at Stonebridge Village Apartments
Tuscana Apartments
Oakwood West
Best Attorney
David Trojan
Michael Kelly
Ben Ezzell
Best Auto Maintenance & Repair
PDR Plus Inc
Smitty’s Diesel and Automotive Repair
Ramco Undercar Specialist
Best Bank/Credit Union
Stride Bank
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Cowboy Bank
Best Bakery: Cakes, Cookies, and Sweets
Jumbo Foods
The Main Street Mercantile & Cookie Co.
Katy’s Pantry
Best BBQ
Blaze’s BBQ
Squire & Cindy’s Kitchen
Swadleys Bar – B – Q
Best Bar
Settlers Brewing Co.
Enid Axe – Liquor in the Axe
Callahan’s Pub & Grille
Best Boutique
The Turquoise Boutique
Kynlee’s Kreations
Boho Teepee
Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot
Cafe Volare
Wee Too
Willow Inn Café
Best Burger
Lotta Burger
Flamingo Lounge
Lenox Drive In
Best CBD/Cannabis Store
Natural Remedies MMJ
American Cannabis Company
Mothers Joy Dispensary
Best Coffee Shop
Waymaker Coffee Company
Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse and Gelateria
7 Brew Coffee
Best Car Dealership
Stuart Nissan
Jackson’s of Enid
Northcutt Toyota
Best Childcare Provider
EPS Cares
Sandbox Learning Center
The Learning Tree
Best Children’s Party Spot
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum & Adventure Quest
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Oakwood Bowl
Best Chiropractor
Coulter Chiropractic
Cornerstone Chiropractic
Kenyon Chiropractic
Best Dental Care/Orthodontist
Enid Family Dental
TLC Dental
Healthy Smiles
Best Electrician
Byrum Electric, LLC
Dense Mechanical
KC Electric
Best Entertainment/Nightlife
Settlers Brewing Co.
Enid Axe
Callahan’s Pub & Grille
Best Eye Care
Nicholas Eye Clinic
Heartland Family Eyecare
Premier Eyecare
Best Financial Planner
Michael Wright
Rob Bullis
Keith Holsten – K/H Financial
Best Fitness/Gym
GYM
Finer Physiques Fitness Center
The Denny Price Family YMCA
Best Flooring
A to Z Flooring
Carpet Plus Flooring & Furniture
A E Howard Flooring
Best Florist
Huffman Floral
Enid Floral & Gifts
Uptown Florist and Gifts
Best Funeral Services
Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory
Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory
Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home
Best Hair Salon
Make Me Beautiful Salon
Bloom Hair Studio
Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa
Best Heat & Air
Slater Mechanical
Dense Mechanical
Budget Friendly Heating & AC
Best Home Health/Hospice
Choice Hospice
Hospice Circle of Love
CompleteOK Home Health & Hospice
Best Home Maintenance & Remodeling
Stephens Construction and Remodeling
Kool Foam LLC
Extreme Remodeling
Best Insurance Agency
Jeff Eaton – State Farm
Andy Swann – State Farm
Baker-Harris-Hopkins Insurance
Best Jewelry
Ediger’s Diamonds
Jackson Diamond Jewelers
Zales
Best Liquor Store
Rock Island Liquor & Wine
The Wine Press
Proof Wine & Spirits
Best Locally Owned Restaurant
Mama Tita’s Mexican Tacos
Callahan’s Pub & Grille
Sandy’s Tacos
Best Massage Therapy/Therapist
Tonya’s Massage & Wellness Spa
Kristine Davis
Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa
Best Medical Spa/Skin Care
Amanda Peters – Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa
D Pro Lash
Alicia Gamble – Miss A Aesthetics
Best Mexican Dining
Catrinas Mexican Grill
El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina
Cafe Garcia
Best Nail Technician/Salon
Enchanted Beauty Wellness Spa
Allie Nails at D Pro Lash
DNT Nails & Spa
Best Pet Grooming
Groom Closet Pet Center
Unleashed – Pet Grooming Salon
The Grooming Nook
Best Pharmacy
Family Pharmacy
Scheffe Prescription Shop
Rick’s Pharmacy
Best Photographer
L. Staerkel Photography LLC
Wess & Jolene Gray Portraits
Jackson Morgan Photography
Best Plumber
Monkey Wrench Plumbing
Dense Mechanical
Dennis Plumbing Co.
Best Primary Care Professional
Dr. Hayley Hudson, DO, M.S.
Dr. Renah Gibson, DO
Dr. Chris Shearer, DO
Best Realtor
Lori Dick
Torrie Vann
Amber Slater
Best Roofing
Vargas Roofing
Eagle Heritage Roofing Inc
Fine Roofing and Remodeling
Best Senior Living/Care
Greenbrier Village & Burgundy Place
Baptist Village of Enid
The Commons
Best Tattoo Parlor
Nick Wilcox – Omocke Ink
Aria Justice-Walker – Apothika Tattoo
Amber Bailey – Apothika Tattoo
Best Thrift Store
Doll House Thrift and Gift
Rudy’s Re-Tail Thrift & More
Park Avenue Thrift
Best Veterinarian
Gerald Weinand – Wheatland Animal Clinic
Kristy Krueger – Krueger-Krisle Mobile Vet Services
Enid, OK — The Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation (NOOF) is thrilled to announce the return of the Enid Charity Ball on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Golden Hour: An Evening of Growth and Giving,” promises an elegant evening of celebration, connection, and community impact—all in support of advancing rural healthcare in Northwest Oklahoma. Enid Charity Ball is proud to announce our 2025 Presenting Sponsors: GSP Health, INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital, and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center each committed to improving access to quality healthcare in our region.
Held annually as NOOF’s fundraiser, the Enid Charity Ball supports the Foundation’s Physician Recruitment Program, which provides mentoring, scholarships, hands-on experiences, and professional development to future physicians from high school through medical residency. A new component of the program offers financial incentives to physicians with ties to Northwest Oklahoma, encouraging them to return and serve the rural communities where they’re needed most.
The 2025 event will feature a formal dinner, craft cocktails, live and silent auctions, and live music by Hook, a fan-favorite regional band. Guests will be welcomed into a beautifully styled venue with hues of light and navy blue, gold, and wildflower-inspired colors, reflecting the warmth of Oklahoma’s sunsets and the promise of tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Over 250 guests are expected, including physicians, medical students, community leaders, donors, and healthcare advocates.
A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the 2025 Physician of the Year Award, recognizing a physician who exemplifies service, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to medicine and community. Established in 2024, the award honors excellence in osteopathic medicine and local impact. Last year’s honoree, Dr. Gary Patzkowsky, is a long-respected physician in Enid. Inspired by his father’s dedication to family medicine, Dr. Patzkowsky has served the Enid area since 1983 in family practice, occupational medicine, and mentoring. He is known for his compassion, professionalism, and community service.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Diamond Patron – $5,400
• Two Reserved Tables for Eight
• Discounted Additional Tickets ($150 each)
• Sponsor Recognition (Website, Social Media, Program, Slideshow)
• Formal Acknowledgement at the Ball
Platinum Patron – $2,700
• One Reserved Table for Eight
• Discounted Additional Tickets ($150 each)
• Sponsor Recognition (Website, Social Media, Program, Slideshow)
Often, a person is not ready to return to their home safely following hospitalization and needs more care to continue to gain strength and improve health. A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a type of nursing facility with the necessary staff and equipment to temporarily treat, manage, and observe your condition and evaluate your care following a hospital stay. SNFs can be part of nursing homes or hospitals. When you’re admitted to a SNF, you may get care from:
Doctors
Registered nurses
Licensed practical and vocational nurses
Physical and occupational therapists
Speech-language pathologists
All qualifying patients have the right to choose which skilled nursing facility they wish to provide their care. It is important to have an idea of the facilities and services available in your area before the need arises.
Why would I need care in a SNF?
SNFs offer both skilled nursing and skilled therapy care. Skilled nursing care is designed to help improve your condition through nursing and medical services and prevent or delay it from worsening. Skilled therapy care is designed to improve your condition through physical, occupational, and speech therapies and set up a maintenance program to maintain your condition and delay or prevent it from worsening. Skilled care helps you get better, function more independently, and may help you manage your health moving forward.
Will Medicare cover SNF care?
Typically, Medicare will cover the first 20 days of SNF care at 100%. Medicare then covers 80% of the next 80 days, with secondary insurance covering the remaining 20%.
Medicare will cover SNF care only if all of these are true:
You have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and have days left in your benefit period
You have a medically necessary inpatient hospital stay of 3 consecutive days (3 midnights) or more (called a “qualifying hospital stay”)
Your hospitalization was for a medical need determined to be a qualified skilled need by Medicare
How long does Medicare cover SNF care?
Medicare uses a period of time called a benefit period to keep track of how many days of SNF benefits you use and how many are still available. A benefit period begins on the day you start getting inpatient hospital or SNF care. You can get up to 100 days of SNF coverage in a benefit period. Your benefit period ends:
When you haven’t been in a SNF or a hospital for at least 60 days in a row
If you remain in a SNF without getting skilled care there for at least 60 days in a row
Once you use 100 days in your benefit period
There’s no limit to the number of benefit periods you can have. However, once a benefit period ends, you must have another 3-day qualifying hospital stay and meet other requirements before you can get up to another 100 days of SNF benefits.
Greenbrier Skilled Nursing has served Enid and Northwest Oklahoma since 1998. Medical Director Dr. Thomas Snyder, Skilled Nursing Director Bobbie Jo Sutton, and physical therapists Dan and Lisa Burchel have provided compassionate and high-quality care to patients since opening day. One of the first freestanding skilled nursing facilities in Oklahoma, Greenbrier Skilled has developed a reputation for providing exceptional care and enabling patients to return to their homes stronger, healthier, and more successful in daily life. Private pay options are available for patients not qualifying for Medicare admission, and tours are welcome. Call 580-242-5104 for more information.
Since 1990, Leadership Greater Enid has worked to select, challenge, develop, and educate citizens in the greater Enid area who have demonstrated an interest in local issues. The power of this experience can build meaningful connections, inspire civic engagement, and shape the future of our community.
If you know someone who’s ready to grow as a leader, deepen their understanding of Enid, and join a strong network of passionate individuals, please encourage them to apply. Ideal candidates are emerging or established leaders who are eager to engage, serve, and make a lasting impact.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
FURever Friends Animal Rescue is located in a building over on Grand, but their services reach wider and further than the building from which they operate. They’ve been operating for approximately 15 years, and their mission is “to provide vet care, love, and compassion to abused strays and neglected dogs.” They strive to “provide them with a loving, safe environment while ensuring that they are placed in loving furever homes.” In addition to the care and compassion they show animals, they also want to educate people on vet care, which includes spaying, neutering, and vaccinations. What started as an effort to be a resource for animals in the community quickly turned into a full-blown rescue organization.
When FURever Friends Animal Rescue takes on an animal, they provide them with a complete vetting, which includes spaying, neutering, checking them for parasites, vaccinations, heartworm check, and Bordetella checks. They also take on a lot of sick and injured animals, and they care for them while nurturing them back to health and ultimately finding them a furever home. Melba Evans, Director of FURever Friends, recalls spending up to $8,000 on one dog while getting them the care they needed. They’ve also helped many pet owners and lovers with food, crates, and vet care. They’ve even been a financial lifeline for pets in need of emergency veterinarian lifesaving care. To date, FURever Friends Animal Rescue has rescued close to 10,000 animals.
As an organization, they operate on the kindness of individual donors and supporters. They recently opened up Rudy’s Re-Tail Thrift Store, and all proceeds from the thrift store go to FURever Friends. Donations are used for vet care, food, supplies, utilities, and facility maintenance, and they take donations of cleaning supplies, dog food, clothes, household items, pet supplies, tools, and etc.
Melba states, “We would love for the community to know that we have been dedicated to saving lives in Enid and the surrounding communities for the last 15 years.” Trinity Currier has now rescued two dogs from FURever Friends Animal Rescue, and she states “FURever Friends gives neglected, abandoned, and mistreated dogs a second chance. We’ve rescued both of our dogs from FURever Friends! The organization helped them find their furever home, and we couldn’t be more grateful”. Melba continues with, “I’ve wanted to give up so many times, but my heart just can’t give up on the lives that need us.” That unwavering support, dedication, and perseverance coupled with the impact the organization has had and the number of lives they’ve saved and changed for the better is exactly what makes FURever Friends Animal rescue a Local Legend.
Enid, OK, June 6th, 2025 — Burgundy Place Independent Apartments (a community by Greenbrier Village) has exciting news for everyone in the local area…especially for those active seniors entering their golden years! Voted “Best Senior Living of Enid 2024” by Enid Monthly and “Reader’s Choice Senior Care in 2024” by Enid News & Eagle, event attendees will receive an exclusive look at all the ways Burgundy Place reinforces important opportunities for residents to “Live Life to the Fullest”!
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 10am-3pm, Burgundy is proudly opening its doors to give the public a private touring experience of our premier independent Senior Living Apartments. Located at 1600 W. Willow, this open house will feature expertly-guided tours across our sprawling campus by members of our highly-trained staff, making this is a wonderful opportunity to view why Greenbrier Village communities, such as Burgundy Place, have consistently been chosen as Enid’s best over the years. With around-the-clock security, an in-house Maintenance Staff, Weekly Housekeeping, Complimentary Transportation Monday through Friday, and plenty of healthy opportunities for fun and socialization from our abundant activity calendar, Burgundy has created an environment for the independent senior who wants to practice aging in elegance. Our efforts at Burgundy make living the lifestyle you’ve always loved so much easier, even during the transition into your golden era of retirement.
“What sets our independent living apart is our unwavering commitment to freedom, while still providing support. Residents enjoy the lifestyle they want, with peace of mind, knowing help is always near with our 24/7 security,” states Tanner Fore, manager of Burgundy Place apartments. “We’re not just providing housing, we’re creating a vibrant, worry-free way of life that truly resembles and feels like your home!”
Burgundy will be showcasing our unique facility features on June 14th, such as: our on-site Theatrical Cinema, heavily-stocked Library, fully equipped Gym, Café Burgundy, Hair Salon & Nail Salon, plus our new “Miraculous Serenity” Spa & Massage Room. Having made renovations to several of our 1- & 2-bedroom options, our spacious apartment units offer a full kitchen, large living space, and a patio or balcony for gazing out upon our lush garden landscaping. A luxurious gazebo sits within an oasis of colorful flora around our community backyard, and a laundry room can be found on each floor throughout our ever-expanding facilities. Housed at the perfect central location in Enid, close to grocery markets, shopping centers, and a variation of local eateries, you’ll have plenty of options to continue your daily life with ease and grace. Burgundy Place is close to all of Enid’s major access roads, with enough distance between you and the noise, making it the perfect urban retirement location.
The Hackett Family have anchored a continued legacy in the Enid community through their senior living and nursing care facilities. With senior communities ranging from Independent Apartments (Burgundy Place, 1600 W. Willow), an Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Care Facility with a secure Dementia Unit (both at The Homes of Greenbrier), and a Skilled Nursing Unit also located on the original Greenbrier campus (1119 E. Owen K. Garriott), they continue to embrace the philosophy of aging in the most loving and pragmatic ways possible.
“It doesn’t matter what your age is—we want to feel loved, we want to love others, we want to have purpose and feel safe, and most of all…no matter our age…we want to have fun!!! Greenbrier Village General Manager and Owner, Lori Hackett-Long, continues to emphasize, “We truly are Not Bound by Age. [Aspects covered in her book, also titled “Not Bound by Age”, written through her years of Gerontology studies.] That is why we have designed amenities to support independence, while adding potential to overall quality of life. It is independent living, so you can choose to do your own thing or you have the option to participate in socialization by attending one of our weekly activities or events. We make sure we offer our Burgundy residents plenty of opportunity to go out for a special group lunch or dinner, or attend one of the many things happening around town— these experiences together create deeper bonds with others, whether in-house activities or events around town on the ‘Burgundy Bus’. Strong bonds lead to relationships that give way to a meaningful life, with opportunity to interact and support one another. This, truly, is our whole team’s mission—cultivation of a flourishing life for our residents, where they have emotional support, housing security, social community, and too much fun—all of which we strive to serve on a daily basis with a hefty portion of love and compassion.”
As owners of Burgundy Place, which is a creation sprung from the successes of Greenbrier Village, utilizing knowledge, dedication, and compassion passed down to the heirs of Herman and Gail Hackett, the family’s business model has extended far beyond the rooms, services, and amenities offered within their facilities. They’ve created a family among the residents and staff members that grace the halls each and every day. Greenbrier Village has become the standard in living a legacy, and Burgundy Place is waiting to say, “Welcome Home!”.
The public is invited to join us for this splendid open house occasion and tour all the wonders offered within Enid’s Best Retirement Apartment Community: Burgundy Place.
ENID, OKLA. — Main Street Enid is introducing a new monthly event aimed at bringing the community together and highlighting the best of Downtown Enid. The first-ever Locals’ Night Out will take place on Thursday, June 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The event invites residents to shop, drink, dine, and explore downtown while supporting locally owned businesses. Each purchase made at participating businesses during the event earns shoppers an entry into a prize drawing. Prizes include Downtown Enid Gift Cards and a Tabletop Blackstone Griddle, donated by Tinker Federal Credit Union, which will be awarded to one lucky grand prize winner.
“This is a fun and easy way to support the small businesses that make Downtown Enid such a special place,” said Natalie Rapp, Executive Director of Main Street Enid. “Whether you’re picking up a gift, grabbing dinner, or just exploring what’s new, Locals’ Night Out gives our community another reason to come downtown and enjoy the district.”
Businesses participating in the June 19 event include: Jezebel’s Emporium and Tea Room SHE .An All Girl’s Store Boho Teepee The Turquoise Boutique Enid Axe Enid Brewing Co. Isabellas By Yaneli The Doll House Thrift Walker’s Western Store Return Engagement The Alibi Bar Manopolis
Locals’ Night Out is part of Main Street Enid’s ongoing efforts to support economic vitality and community engagement in the downtown district. The event will return each month with new opportunities to shop local and enjoy the charm of Enid’s historic core.
For more information, visit www.MainStreetEnid.org or follow Downtown Enid & Main Street Enid on social media.