The flower arranging group, led by Betty Anne Francis, far left. Seated is Phyllis Wood. Behind Betty Anne, left to right, are Jean Libbey, M.J. Zimmerman, Heidi Roberts, Dorothy Noer, D'Ann Kelty, Karen Packard, Russ Leggett, Rey Evans, and Dot Anderson.

Flower Arranging at Mayflower

Recently, a number of Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) residents and one daughter gathered for guidance in flower arranging presented by Mayflower resident, Betty Anne Francis. Betty Anne was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where her family had owned a florist business dating back to the late 1800’s. She graduated with a B.S. in horticulture…

Karen Stevenson celebrating Mother's Day Tea with her 4 daughters

Doing Tea for Mother’s Day

Happy Mothers Day! Working up to this important day of celebration, The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) hosted the annual Mothers Day Tea in the Carman Center on Friday, May 10th for Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents and their guests. In total 70 women attended, including 34 residents. Sue Drake entertained with piano music…