In a continuing effort to get out from under pandemic limitations and to enhance resident communications, Grinnell’s Mayflower Community held a “hybrid” meeting on Monday, December 6th. More than 70 residents “attended” the semi-annual Mayflower Residents Association (MRA) Town Meeting. Some tuned in via Zoom. Some attended in person in Mayflower’s Kiesel Theatre. Using a…
A new series of video documentaries about current issues will be playing for Mayflower Community residents and guests in the Kiesel Theatre. Resident Harley Henry, who will then offer a wrap-up discussion at the conclusion, will introduce the movies. Entitled “Matters of Conscience,” the movies are designed to provide background on current topics. The first…
The plush Kiesel Theatre in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) seats 55 comfortably in reclining theatre seats harvested from the local Strand Theatre during its remodeling. The seats have cup holders and have been refurbished (meaning that none of the gum you put under your seat when you were dating years ago is still there!).…
Last night (March 26th), Mayflower residents had the opportunity to see and discuss a PBS video in our beautiful and comfortable Kiesel Theatre. The movie was “Children of Syria: One Family’s Journey to a New Life.” In the absence of Mayflower resident and retired English professor, Harley Henry, the discussion was led by Johnny Khuu,…
On Monday, March 18th, in the Mayflower Community Kiesel Theatre, Jordan Scheibel, owner of Grinnell’s Middle Way Farm, presented information about his Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. During the 2019 growing season—June through October—Jordan will deliver food boxes of fresh vegetables to a pick-up site every Wednesday at 4:00pm. Grinnell residents are welcome to participate…