On Thursday, March 24th, Iowa City pianist, Larry Jensen played for residents of The Mayflower Community. Using the Carman Center’s rich-sounding grand piano, Larry played everything by ear to the delight of Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Larry was raised in a home full of music. By the age…
One more sign of progress through the pandemic: The Grinnell group, “Sit ‘n Knit,” is again meeting. Devoted to sitting while knitting or other crafting while talking just a bit, many members live in The Mayflower Community. Therefore, a number of meetings of this social group have been held in Mayflower residents’ homes as well…
On Wednesday, March 23rd, the Lippincotts marked their 76th wedding anniversary. Currently residents of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community, they are former residents of Brooklyn, Iowa. Dale and Helen were married in the Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, on March 23, 1946. This was a few weeks after Dale’s return from serving in the United States Navy.…
During recent March days, several events took place in The Mayflower Community Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living. First, there was St. Patrick’s Day. Then, the students at Bailey Park Elementary School honored our residents with special cards. To make it all melodious, Valerie Whitman, came in with her flute to play a variety of…
On Monday, March 21st, the Community Life and Wellness staff in The Mayflower Community hosted a tea party for Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents. Residents kept their distance, a procedure we continue to observe for infection protection. In the Carman Center, apple and apricot pastries were accompanied by Earl Grey tea. Earl was…
On Thursday night, March 17th, residents of The Mayflower Community’s Beebe Assisted Living celebrated the completion of the most recent book club reading, The Lincoln Highway, with a special dinner. The second “Book Club Dinner” was held in Mayflower’s Anchor Room off the Buckley Dining Room. All Beebe residents were invited. Because the book, authored…
One day it’s sushi rolls. The next day it’s green St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes! On March 17th, the Grinnell Mayflower Community celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with green cupcakes. On March 16th, Mayflower honored the return to sharing our activities and our food with guests and family members. The special dining event (“pop-up”) was three different…
Bill Lawyer, Marshalltown acoustical guitarist, played for residents of The Mayflower Community’s Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living on Friday, March 11th. Bill describes himself a “finger-style flat-picking guitarist.” Playing since he was 15 years old, Bill performed a variety of music with special interest in Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams, and Kenny Rogers. — Bob…
The Mayflower Community March Treasure Chest display is featuring a collection of Toby Jugs and Character Mugs owned by Mayflower resident, Dorothy Martinek. Dorothy has been collecting these ceramic pieces for about 50 years. Mayflower’s Treasure Chest, overseen by a Mayflower Residents Association standing committee, is located in the lobby of the Pearson building. Each…
Wednesday, March 2nd was a warm and relaxing day to get outside! It was sunny and in the low 60’s. For residents of The Mayflower Community, it was an opportunity to breathe fresh air, enjoy the sunshine, and hear the birds sing. Ben Pearce, Les Hall, and Neil Burkett, Facilities staff, set up courtyards and…