During “the school year,” Mayflower residents sponsor a regular Thursday evening Lyceum gathering to soak in some kind of attraction, usually music. “Lyceum” is the ancient Greek term for an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainment. On Thursday, February 23rd, the Mayflower Residents Association hosted a local group, the Grass Hoppers. They played to…
On Thursday evening, February 9th, The Mayflower Community Lyceum hosted over 60 attendees. The Lyceums have now been opened to guests of residents. Ryan Dahlby Albright, M.D. sang and played guitar with selections from Taylor Swift, John Denver, Arlo Guthrie, Elvis, and other well-known and loved artists. The video is located on the Mayflower Residents…
On Thursday, January 12th, Mayflower residents were entered during a weekly “Lyceum” event by Mayflower resident, John Landkamer, on the piano and Ryan Gruman on the French horn. Bob Mann, Mayflower Sales & Marketing Director (641-236-6151)
On Thursday, December 15th, one of Grinnell’s most well-known musical groups, Shults & Company, performed for the weekly Mayflower Community Lyceum gathering. Led by retired music teacher and schools administrator, Frank Shults, the group is composed of local vocalists and instrumentalists. Included was pianist John Landkamer, Mayflower Harwich Terrace patio home resident. Shults & Company…
On Thursday, December 8th, The Mayflower Community celebrated re-establishment of a pre-pandemic tradition: A special dinner followed by entertainment in the Carman Center. The meal event was the Prelude to Christmas Dinner. Served in the warm atmosphere of the holiday-arrayed Buckley Dining Room, the dinner featured beef bourguignon, roasted vegetables, and Brussel sprouts and pomegranate.…
Thank you, Shults & Co. Thank you, Mayflower Residents Association Lyceum Committee. Because of you, Mayflower Community (Grinnell) residents and guests on February 27th enjoyed an encore performance of last week’s bi-annual Shults & Co Las Vegas Revue. The Carman Center was full as independent living, assisted living, and Health Center residents, family members, and…
The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) residents and their guests celebrated Oktoberfest, Amana-style on October 24th. The white-tablecloth dinner was served family style in the Buckley Dining Room after a short social time that featured wines and German beer. The dinner menu included appetizers (serving bowls on the tables!) of homemade applesauce, coleslaw, and rye bread.…
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…
At the March 14th Lyceum, residents in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell, Iowa) performed vocal and instrumental music offerings for the entertainment of residents and guests. This St. Patrick’s Day entertainment night followed the monthly-themed meal with an Irish offering served family style. 135 residents and guests enjoyed a menu of leg of lamb, colcannon potatoes,…
On February 28th, Ramsey-Weeks realtor, Kevin Kolbe, was the featured speaker for The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) weekly “Lyceum” program. Lyceum is Latin referring to an educational setting for discussions and performances. Each week, Mayflower residents coordinate entertainment for residents and their guests. This varies from musical performances, readings, travel videos and slides, informational presentations,…