After the initial group of 12 writers mixed a little wine with their writing and Betty Moffett’s guidance, nine Mayflower Community residents are back at it. The group meets together once a month to draft, read, and edit their short stories. At each meeting, two of the novice writers volunteer to read. Then the group
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Month: March 2019
As reported in a previous posting, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell, Iowa) is in the process of remodeling our rehabilitation/therapy center to create private therapy rooms and a new common area. In addition, our therapy clinic provider, Total Rehab of Grinnell, will have full access to the Obermiller Center fitness area, which is located across the
Theresa Pagliai has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community. She will serve a three-year term with the opportunity to serve a second three-year term upon completion of the first. Steve Langerud, Mayflower Executive Director, says, “Theresa Pagliai adds depth to the Mayflower Board of Trustees. She understands what it takes
In its March 4, 2019 on-line blog, “The Link,” the Iowa Department on Aging writes, “Social Security scams are growing at an alarming pace. In 2018, more than 35,000 people reported being scammed for more than $10 million by Social Security Administration (SSA) impostors. To compare, in 2017 they heard from 3,200 people about SSA
Dr. Julie Broderick provides tips about the best age-related forms of exercise. Dr. Broderick is an Assistant Professor in the Trinity College Dublin Department of Physiotherapy. She holds an honours degree (BSc.) in Physiotherapy, a Masters in Exercise Physiology (MSc.) and a Post-graduate Diploma in Statistics (H. Dip.) from Trinity College. Dr. Broderick has worked
John Noer, Mayflower Community resident and puzzle-master, finally made it big-time! He was featured last evening on a WHO-TV (Des Moines) new segment. The snippet was about John’s 40,000-piece puzzle in process. Even though she was not mentioned, Mayflower CMA, Hannah Snodgrass, is shown in the video as she referred the story to Channel 13.
On February 28th, Ramsey-Weeks realtor, Kevin Kolbe, was the featured speaker for The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) weekly “Lyceum” program. Lyceum is Latin referring to an educational setting for discussions and performances. Each week, Mayflower residents coordinate entertainment for residents and their guests. This varies from musical performances, readings, travel videos and slides, informational presentations,
The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) wellness coordinator, Kayley Thompson, has announced new times for wellness classes on The Mayflower Community campus. Active Aging – Assistance in using the Obermiller Center workout equipment. Thursdays; 1:00pm. Health Center lower-level. Senior Strength – Use of various exercise and assistive devices to gain strength, range of motion, and daily
Come hear Jordan Scheibel of Middle Way Farm explain the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) “Farm Shares” program. MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 3:00 – 4:00pm. Mayflower’s Kiesel Theater (lower-level Pearson building, 616 Broad Street). Jordan will be accompanied by some Mayflower Residents who have participated in Middle Way Farm’s CSA program. Middle Way Farm is a transitioning
Laurel Tuggle with the Grinnell Arts Council’s Music + Health program, played Celtic music on the harp at the Mayflower on February 28th. Laurel fell in love with the harp at age 7 when, traveling with her family to Ireland, she watched a majestic (velvet gown!) harp player perform at a castle medieval banquet. Returning