Last night (March 26th), Mayflower residents had the opportunity to see and discuss a PBS video in our beautiful and comfortable Kiesel Theatre. The movie was “Children of Syria: One Family’s Journey to a New Life.” In the absence of Mayflower resident and retired English professor, Harley Henry, the discussion was led by Johnny Khuu,…
This message from Sondra Burnell, 4th Ward City Council Member for the City of Grinnell, was posted March 26th on the “Hey, Grinnell…did you know,” Facebook page. “East Street between 1st Avenue and 6th Avenue (Hwy 6) will be reconstructed beginning Monday, April 1st. The project will be divided into several phases. Street closures will…
As of the most recent rating period, February 28, 2109, the Mayflower Health Center is rated by the Federal government as a Five Star healthcare facility, the highest rating available. The U.S. Depart of Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) instituted the Five Star rating system to assist the public…
On Friday, March 15th, the Grinnell Children’s Choir directed by Erin Bustin and accompanied by Peggy Parker performed for Mayflower Community residents, guests, and the singers’ parents (!). Beautiful voices. Founded in 2017, the Choir’s mission is to educate choristers in grades K-4 in musicianship, vocal technique, choral skills, and musical interdependence and to instill…
On Monday, March 18th, in the Mayflower Community Kiesel Theatre, Jordan Scheibel, owner of Grinnell’s Middle Way Farm, presented information about his Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. During the 2019 growing season—June through October—Jordan will deliver food boxes of fresh vegetables to a pick-up site every Wednesday at 4:00pm. Grinnell residents are welcome to participate…
On Sunday, March 17th, members of the Deep River American Legion Post 296 presented Mayflower Health Center resident, Timer (Norman) McCombs, with a Quilt of Valor. A large number of family members and many of his Health Center friends were able to be present. The quilt commemorates Timer’s service in the U.S. Army during World…
At the March 14th Lyceum, residents in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell, Iowa) performed vocal and instrumental music offerings for the entertainment of residents and guests. This St. Patrick’s Day entertainment night followed the monthly-themed meal with an Irish offering served family style. 135 residents and guests enjoyed a menu of leg of lamb, colcannon potatoes,…
There is a healthcare crisis in the making as the result of the aging of Baby Boomers. As a result, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) is starting a caregivers support group for residents. Eventually, it may expand to others in the community. In its March 4, 2019 on-line blog, “The Link,” the Iowa Department on…
The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) “Wine and Writing” group is back at work, writing and critiquing. They now meet monthly to share their production and provide each other with feedback under the tutelage of Betty Moffett. Below is an offering from that group. John Graves has been a Mayflower resident since his wife Margery and…
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…