Neighborhood Luncheon

Neighborhood Luncheons at Mayflower

An activity that had to be suspended during the pandemic is back at Mayflower. The independent living “Neighborhood Luncheons” combine groupings of residents for four different Mondays each month. The residents for each luncheon live in traditional apartments, Watertower Square apartments, and Harwich Terrace patio homes. In the accompanying photo, compliments of Bonnie Lipton, residents…

Jean Libbey on cello enjoyed by (left to right), Jo Entwisle, Mary Schuchmann, Arlo Yungclas, and Matt Kelty.

A Little Fresh Air and Entertainment at Mayflower

As we practice social distancing in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA), residents and staff have found new ways to share their gifts. Jean Libbey, Mayflower Harwich Terrace resident, performs a cello recital in her driveway for other residents. Beautiful day and beautiful music. Meanwhile, Mayflower Health Center staff members share greetings and recommendations for coping…

Harwich Terrace East Neighborhood residents monthly luncheon

Being Neighborly at Mayflower

On Monday, September 16th, all the residents of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Harwich Terrace East Neighborhood shared in their monthly luncheon. (There are only three homes in that area — six residents.) Pictured from left to right, beginning with Shane Estes (back to camera — his best side!) are Stan Swann, Janaan Swann, Lolya…

city of grinnell curbside recycling bin

Recycling at Mayflower

As of July 1, 2019, the City of Grinnell (IA) no longer provides home pick-up for recyclable materials. The City is accepting qualified recyclables at the Public Service Center drop-off, 1411 – 1st Avenue (east end of 1st Avenue, down the street from Mayflower). Acceptable items (sometimes referred to as “single stream recycling”) include: White/Colored…