The Mayflower Community celebrated Halloween in various ways. There were Trick-or-Treat tables, costumed parades, staff costuming, goodie bags, and pumpkin decorating. In the accompanying photo, “witches” Sue Drake (left) and Joyce Wubbels, have finished their assignment of delivering goodies to Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents. — Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
The Mayflower Community’s 13-passenger shuttle van, “Lester the Bus,” has resumed Wednesday afternoon store runs. For many years, prior to the pandemic, the van driven by volunteer drivers, picked up residents on the Mayflower campus and shuttled them to four stores in Grinnell: McNally’s, Fareway, Hy-Vee, and Walmart. Those rides have now resumed. Shoppers are…
On Thursday, October 21st, The Mayflower Community celebrated the fall harvest with a dinner and homemade cider. The events started with an old-fashioned pressing of the apples to make the cider on the Buckley Courtyard veranda. In the words of Foodservices Director, Scott Gruhn, “The cider press in use was owned and operated by Warren…
The following additions have been made to staff of the business office (Pearson building) of The Mayflower Community. Joni Schmidt is the new Receptionist. A rural Brooklyn, Iowa native, Joni now lives in Malcom, Iowa. She says, “I am very happy to be here at Mayflower. Everyone has been so nice. The residents are amazing!”…
So, what do you do on a Saturday afternoon in Mayflower’s Health Center when the University of Iowa is playing football on T.V.? Well, of course, you play Bingo! With many residents watching the game, that means more prizes for the players. And, if you have an inkling about the upset by Purdue in process,…
On Friday, October 15th, 131 independent living residents in Grinnell’s The Mayflower Community received Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots. The administration of the clinic was performed by Poweshiek County Public Health (PCPH) under the direction of Director of Shawna Calloway, BSN, RN. In February 2021, PCPH administered two rounds of the initial Pfizer shots to 198…
On Friday, October 8th, the Community Life and Wellness staff at The Mayflower Community hosted a “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.” The specially-brewed tea and scrumptious molasses cookies were prepared by Mayflower’s Foodservices department, let by Jacob Staroska, Supervisor. Lovely China teacups were borrowed from Scott Gruhn’s fine collection. The movie, “Alice in Wonderland,” followed at…
On Wednesday, October 6th, Mayflower Community CNA, Darlene Larson brought her kitten Thor to visit the Health Center Residents. Thor was rescued outside the Health Center a few months ago when, during a rainstorm, Darlene heard his cries. The tiny kitten was hiding in the peony bushes. Darlene guessed that he was only a few…
During the week of September 25th, the Mayflower Community has made arrangements to get most of its 400+ residents and staff vaccinated for the flu. This includes the high-dose regimen for people over 65 years of age. To date, all eligible Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents have received the flu vaccine. Mandatory for…
On Thursday, September 30th, country music singer and guitarist, Dennis Perry played two gigs in The Mayflower Community—one in the Beebe Circle and one in the Health Center Courtyard. The event is sponsored by Mayflower’ Community Life department. A Marshalltown area native, Dennis took residents on a musical stroll down memory lane while playing guitar…