On St. Patrick’s Day eve, Thursday, March 16th, local Grinnell musicians shared a variety of Irish songs full of humor and audience participation. Residents of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community and their guests were entertained at the weekly Lyceum offering. Included were Celtic cords, dramatic stories, and Irish blessings. Performers included Wendy Abrahamson, Erin Bustin, Gene Wubbels,…
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On Monday, March 13th, Mayflower resident, Orlan Mitchell, celebrated his 90th birthday with a family and residents reception in the Buckley Dining Room. A resident of Mayflower since 1996, Orlan moved from his original Harwich Terrace patio home to a Buckley apartment last October. Orlan, a retired United Church of Christ pastor, provided planned giving…
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This last week, Mayflower’s Health Center residents were excited to see their friends from Grinnell Middle School return for more fun and games. And, of course, they were accompanied by therapy dog Ash and owner Paula Simon, GMC Counselor. Great fun. This time, the group bowled and played parachute beach ball. By the way, the…
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On March 2nd, family and friends honored Dorothy Christinson, 93 with a memorial service at the Smith Funeral home that was followed with a luncheon in the Mayflower Buckley Dining Room. The reception was punctuated with a place setting and Dorothy’s favorite meal at her preferred table in the Buckley Dining Room where she set…
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During “the school year,” Mayflower residents sponsor a regular Thursday evening Lyceum gathering to soak in some kind of attraction, usually music. “Lyceum” is the ancient Greek term for an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainment. On Thursday, February 23rd, the Mayflower Residents Association hosted a local group, the Grass Hoppers. They played to…
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The Community Life staff in Grinnell’s Mayflower Community assisted residents of the Health Center in decorating masks for the Tuesday Mardi Gras activities. Leslie Jaworski, Director, and Tracy Woolfolk and Cecelia Bagnoli, Coordinators, provided materials and guidance. Mayflower’s Foodservices staff baked a King’s Cake, and Dennis Perry entertained in the Carman Center. To punctuate the…
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On February 14th, Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents in The Mayflower Community enjoyed a Valentine’s Day party in the Carman Center. Cecelia Bagnoli, Community Life Coordinator read Valentine’s trivia questions and refreshments were served. Residents were presented with cards made by the Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools Art Club. Students at Grinnell College donated Valentine’s…
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On Monday, February 13th, The Mayflower Community hosted two speakers who brought to the Grinnell residents, information about the current state and future prospects for long-term care. Brent Willett, President and CEO, and Merea Bentrott, PhD, Senior VP, Government Relations and CSO, of the Iowa Health Care Association spoke to a large gathering of Mayflower…
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On Thursday evening, February 9th, The Mayflower Community Lyceum hosted over 60 attendees. The Lyceums have now been opened to guests of residents. Ryan Dahlby Albright, M.D. sang and played guitar with selections from Taylor Swift, John Denver, Arlo Guthrie, Elvis, and other well-known and loved artists. The video is located on the Mayflower Residents…
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In the last week, a number of events took place in Mayflower’s Health Center for the benefit of residents. Susie Ford, Mayflower housekeeper, and Dorothy Noer, Mayflower resident, assisted with crafts today. Kathy Locey picked designs to iron on a top. Susie uses a Circut Joy to print transfer designs. Tammy Dufoe , physical therapist,…
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