The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) is pleased to salute residents Jenny and Luther Erickson on the creation of a new professorship at Grinnell College in their honor: The Luther & Jenny Erickson Endowed Professor of Chemistry. The initial professorship has been awarded to Leslie Lyons, professor of chemistry. She is pictured with Jenny and Luther.…
On Friday, September 6, 2019, the Mayflower Residents Association hosted a “pop-up party” during cool, inviting weather. Held in the beautiful Jewel Garden on the west side of the new Watertower Square apartment building, residents enjoyed conversation and a glowing fire pit flame. The event was announced at the last minute—that’s how it works with…
On Thursday, September 5th, The Mayflower Community kicked off it’s 2019-2020 Lyceum year with a performance by Grinnell’s own Too Many String Band. (Yes, it’s singular, as in “String Band,” but this one has too many!) They were brilliant and much appreciated. Punctuated by Mayflower residents, Sandy and Betty Moffett, and Sig Barber and joined…
In an effort to avoid the spread of airborne illness and to provide a more relaxed atmosphere for Mayflower Health Center residents, the first floor of the Health Center, 600 Park Street, will now have limited access for visitors. The main doors to the Health Center are now locked from the outside and from the…
Mayflower staff members make a difference in residents’ lives. Why? Because our motto is, “Do the right thing.” We know that it makes a difference. Recently, we received a letter from a family member of a resident who spent last days in our Health Center. It said, in part, “Although many were puzzled by [loved…
Photo: After serving Phyllis Wood, Don Schild is apparently trying to decide if there is enough wine left for him! Behind Don in line are JoAnn and George Britton, Iann Veldhuizen, Suzanne Schwengels, and Darwin Kinne. On Friday, August 30th, The Mayflower Community hosted its traditional last-Friday-of-the-month wine and cheese party. At the end of…
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience falls and other restrictions on their activities. “A Matter of Balance” is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Enjoy learning practical fall prevention techniques and simple exercises to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. During the eight-week structured group intervention course,…
The Mayflower Residents Association operates a “Mini-Gift Shop” on the lower level of the Pearson building, 616 Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa. Last week they conducted a highly successful half-price sale. Now, they are restocking. You might be interested in a bag chair, ideal for tailgating. How about a collection of ladybugs…not live, but candles, decorated…
In conjunction with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) will be hosting three 45-minute sessions about Parkinson’s disease. This interactive program is designed to help participants recognize and understand Parkinson’s and learn therapeutic activities that can be used in the home. Entitled “A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease,” the offering will…
The regular American Mahjong players welcomed a visitor in The Mayflower Community on Monday, August 19th. The two tables of players who play weekly in the Buckley building third floor lounge had a visitor, Gladys Beauboeuff of Miami Florida. She is the mother of Tamara Beauboeuff, the new tenured professor and Louise R. Noun Chair…