On Thursday morning, June 17th, the Mayflower Community Men’s Coffee Group cooled off with homemade ice cream. Active before the start of the pandemic, the group began meeting again a few months ago as they maintained social distance. They are now back in their regular meeting area—the Buckley building third-floor lounge—and reconnecting over coffee and…
The Mayflower Community is encouraging residents, employees, and friends to participate in the Iowa Department of Public Health(IDPH) survey, “Iowa Health Assessment,” that is being conducted locally by UnityPoint Health—Grinnell. Since prior to the pandemic, Mayflower has been involved in the “Healthy Grinnell Initiative” grant, a program to promote health and well-being in the local…
On Tuesday, June 8th, Fluitist Valerie Wedgeworth performed in The Mayflower Community’s Beebe Circle and in the Health Center Courtyard to a warm and appreciative crowd of residents. — Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
On Thursday, June 3rd, a group of Mayflower independent living residents boarded Lester the Bus (our modern shuttle) and headed for the Des Moines area to enjoy supper together. The idea was hatched at a Memorial Day cookout when they decided to take a road trip. Eleven Mayflower residents enjoyed dinner at Johnny’s Steakhouse in…
Even though the weather has been a little uncooperative, Mayflower residents led by Katie Pickul, Mayflower’s Community Life and Wellness Coordinator, have reinstated “Walking Groups.” There are two levels of walkers—fast and casual. Each group meets two days a week to walk together around the Mayflower campus when the weather is conducive. For the faster…
On Wednesday, May 19th, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) hosted a Zoom meeting to celebrate another year of philanthropy for the 70-year strong senior living and healthcare community. Speakers included Don Schild, J.D., President of the Mayflower Homes, Inc. Board of Trustees and local attorney; Emily Moore, PhD, President of the Mayflower Homes Foundation Board…
This past week, The Mayflower Community celebrated “Nursing Facility Appreciation Week” with various dress-up and treat days. Thursday, May 13th was “You’ve Been a ‘Lifesaver’ Over the Years” celebrated with “decades dress” and bowls of Lifesaver candies. The week culminated on Friday, May 14th with “You Deserve a Vacation” Day, celebrating staff in beachwear with…
After a pandemic-imposed one-year hiatus, The Mayflower Community’s Annual Shrimp Boil returned on Thursday, May 13th…with a splash! Unable to gather one year ago, residents and guests could carry out the shrimp boil dinner. This year, they were once again seated in the Buckley Courtyard with overflow seating in the Buckley Dining Room. A total…
This week, the Mayflower Community is celebrating “Nursing Facility Appreciation Week.” The spirit wear theme for Wednesday, May 12th was “Hats Off to Our Awesome Staff.” Besides wearing their own moniker hat, the staff was treated to a barbeque on the Buckley patio. The fare included hamburgers; grilled chicken; and quarter-pound, all-beef hot dogs with…
Davenport native and long-time Mayflower Community resident, Wilma Graden, celebrated her 90th birthday one day early on May 7th. Pictured above: Wilma watches as Jacob Staroska, Mayflower Foodservices Supervisor, assists Katie Hoisington at the “treats” table.”