At April 15th’s quarterly Mayflower Residents Association meeting, over 100 residents were introduced to the Mayflower nursing management team. The staff is based in the Health Center and the Beebe Assisted Living facility. Pictured above, from left are: Kellie McGriff, BSN/NHA, Associate Director/Administrator; Tracy Sadler, Facilities Supervisor; Chery Nelson, Activities Director, Tami Lai, RN, MDS…
Installation of the all-new Open Dining equipment in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Health Center kitchen began this week. Pictured below are the new prep counters, the open griddle and hood, the Combi ovens and hood, the freezer, and the dish washing cubicle. Plans are to complete and test the installation within the next two…
Parts of the United States are experiencing a measles outbreak. Fortunately, that does not include Iowa at this time, but precautions are always important. This message contains information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The applicable website is: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html. Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat.…
The Mayflower Community has 49 freestanding patio homes, 81 traditional apartments, and 26 all-new suites in the Watertower Square building. 155 places to live enjoying complete freedom to come and go, cooking kitchens, and access to all of the Mayflower amenities. This includes healthcare in our Health Center or Beebe Assisted Living someday, if needed.…
On Wednesday, April 10th, over 100 residents and guests gathered for The Mayflower Community’s (Grinnell IA) annual “Club 90” event. The 60-year old club presented an afternoon desert, program, and music to celebrate Mayflower residents who are nonagenarians—90 or more years old. 45 honorees live on the Mayflower campus. The program included remarks by resident…
Finally, the weather broke, the rooftop snow and ice melted, and the contractors were able to finish the rest of the Health Center kitchen remodeling by cutting out the ceiling vents. Open Dining in our Health Center dining room is getting closer. Now, all the electrical, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, insulation, and flooring infrastructure is…
Springtime in Iowa is green and beautiful. But, at the same time, crazy, wild weather can invade our pastoral way of life. The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) is ready for it. Fortunately, we are built on a series of tunnels and underground spaces that provide protection during severe storms. Those spaces include the J&B Bistro,…
Thursday, April 4th, Grinnell’s famed Shults & Company entertained Mayflower Community residents and guests with a medley of Easter songs. Shults & Co have traditionally performed a big blowout, three-night musical gig in April, every other year. This is the “other year.” So, why did they get together, rehearse, and present a meaningful and strong…
Con artists target people age 60 and older, swindling more than 7 million Americans out of almost $3 billion each year. The Iowa Insurance Division supports a program called “Iowa Fraud Fighters.” Here ae some of the precautions they suggest to avoid being swindled: Don’t be a courtesy victim. It’s OK to just say no…
On March 28th, Grinnell’s Jack Sherman presented the story of his march (and paddle!) along the Lewis & Clark Trail to Mayflower Community residents and guests at their regular weekly Lyceum program. Having always been intrigued by the exploration work of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Jack decided to travel parts of the National Historic…