On Tuesday, August 15th, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell) celebrated fun dining with their annual Shrimp Boil for residents and guests. Unlike prior shrimp boils held at dinner time, this year the event was held at 12:00noon.
You ask, how is that possible, given Iowa’s heat and humidity? Easy! Mayflower rolled out the new awnings over the Buckley Patio. Sitting next to the Buckley Courtyard Gardens and the koi fishponds, diners enjoyed fresh shrimp boiled in open hot-water vats on the patio, with most dining in the shade.
In addition, the Mayflower Foodservices staff, under the direction of Jacob Staroska, Director, served up a menu that included boiled corn on the cob and red potatoes, along with the shrimp, sausage, and drinks.
As poet Stevie Smith wrote first in 1937, “And, a good time was had by all.” Yummmm.
— Bob Mann, Mayflower Sales & Marketing Director (641-236-6151)
