Ozark Independent Living

08/06/2026

We are no longer having the Chair Yoga Class due to low participation. Thank you Mary Beth of Safe Harbor Yoga & Wellness!

08/06/2026

Join us for lunch today at the Wildflower Cafe. We’re serving up a juicy cheeseburger, crunchy chips and a sweet cookie that absolutely seals the deal. Come grab a bite and brighten your day!

Call in orders are welcome 427-204-1455. 😊

08/05/2026

The IL Department wrapped up its final day of the summer session at the West Plains Boys and Girls Club today, and it was a great hit. Students reviewed disabilities, tools and strategies through a lively round of the “I Have, Who Has?” game. They jumped right in and proved they not only paid attention, but truly remembered the Imagine Abilities program.
A huge thank you to our outstanding team: IL Specialist Sherri Howell who developed this incredible program, and IL Specialist Kayleigh Mooney, whose support helped bring it to life!

Fantastic work, ladies - you make OIL proud!

08/04/2026

The Wildflower Cafe is brimming with Taco Tuesday magic! Enjoy three warm corn tortillas filled with savory seasoned beef and melty cheese, served with crispy chips and our garden fresh Cucumber Salsa! Happiness tastes a lot like this!
Call in orders are welcome at 417-204-1455.

08/03/2026

Attendant Spotlight-

We would like to take the time to publicly recognize the dedication and excellent work ethic of one of our Shannon County attendants: Molly Ice.

Molly selflessly cares for several of our consumers, while holding another full time job; in addition to being a First Responder for the county. She goes above and beyond in her duties to ensure the well-being and safety of the consumers she serves. She ensures the rules of the program are followed as designed and communicates effectively with the OIL office with any information we need to be aware of.

Molly was raised in Fremont Missouri and moved around a bit, early in her adult life. She settled permanently in Winona about 10 years ago.
She has served as an attendant under the OIL CDS program for various consumers since 2019.

CONGRATULATIONS MOLLY! On behalf of the consumers you serve, thank you for your continued dedication.

08/03/2026

OIL will close at 4:00 TOMORROW August 4th, so that our employees will have plenty of time to vote.

thank you all!

07/30/2026

Come grab a bite at the Wildflower Cafe - today’s lunch is basically summer on a plate! A Chicken Strip Sandwich stacked high and crispy with a Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad that’s bright and zesty and juicy Watermelon for the sweetest finish.
Call in your order at 417-204-1455 and treat yourself to something delicious!

07/29/2026

On Wednesday, at the Boys and Girls Club, Imagine Abilities students tried out a simple “energy” game to get a feel for what chronic illness and invisible disabilities can be like. It showed how our energy and abilities can shift from day to day. It’s not the same as living it, but it’s a nice way to spark conversations about empathy, inclusion, and being kind to each other. Way to go IL Specialists Sherri Howell and Kayleigh Mooney!

07/29/2026

Chicken Strip Sandwich
on the
Wildflower Cafe
menu tomorrow! 😊

07/29/2026