OVERLAND PARK,KS (February 23, 2012) – Tallgrass Creek retirement community residents in Overland Park, KS, are increasingly donating furniture or household items they no longer need to the community’s Treasure Chest, a resident-run resale shop. Proceeds from sale of the items benefit community and local charities such as Kids TLC. Beautiful dining room sets, extra kitchen gadgets, vintage jewelry, and other personal belongings are donated and sold.

OVERLADN PARK, KS (November 2, 2011) -- As the calendar creeps into November it is a signal that the holiday season is upon us. What should be time of celebration with family and friends can add stress to our already busy schedules that can put a strain on our physical and mental health. Tallgrass Creek, a continuing care retirement community in Overland Park that has nearly 300 residents, offers the following tips to make the upcoming season as stress-free as possible:

For the first time, The University of Kansas is preparing to give out honorary degrees and is now accepting nominations for candidates.

The Kansas Board of Regents voted last year to let the six public universities grant honorary degrees, with restrictions.

Qualifications for the nominees include the following characteristics: intellectual, scholarly, professional achievement, creative achievement or service to humanity.

Alumni will be considered, but a connection to the university or the state of Kansas is not essential.

Nominations will be accepted until Aug.15 and reviewed by a committee appointed by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The degrees will be awarded next May at commencement ceremonies.

To nominate a deserving someone, click here.