On Wednesday, November 2nd, The Rev. Doug Tiffany, ELCA, of West Des Moines conducted All-Saints’ Day services for residents of The Mayflower Community’ Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living. Also called Feast of All Saints in the Christian Church, this is a day of commemorating all the saints of the church, both known and unknown,…
Recently, the Bell Choir from the Jasper County Historical Museum entertained Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents. The group of retired teachers volunteer using the museum’s bell collection as they enjoy making music together. The music was heavenly! Glenda Duffus, pictured in the center, is the director of the Bell Choir. — Leslie Jaworski,…
Recently, Grinnell Middle School Student Council members joined some Mayflower Community Health Center residents for games and conversation. 7th and 8th grade student counselor, Paula Simon, chaperoned and brought her therapy dog Ash. — Community Life and Wellness Department
On Friday, September 30th, approximately 160 independent living residents of The Mayflower Community received flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Residents had their choice of receiving one of the vaccines or both, in the latter case, one in each arm. Mayflower staff also received COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the clinic conducted by the Poweshiek County Public…
Dale Lippincott, a resident of The Mayflower Community Health Center, was honored on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 with the presentation of a plaque from the Brooklyn (Iowa) American Legion Post #294. He was honored for his 75 years for membership in the Legion as of his service in the U.S. Navy. Dale and Helen Lippincott’s…
Accomplished seamstress, Susan Ford, is a Housekeeper in Grinnell’s Mayflower Community. She enjoys volunteering with Health Center residents. In the accompanying photos, Susan assists residents in a recent sewing session. — Tracy Woolfolk, Community Life and Wellness Department
On Thursday, August 18th, Steve Cranston represented the Deep River American Legion Post #296 in making a donation to The Mayflower Community in memory of Norman (“Timer”) McCombs. After farming in the rural Deep River area, Timer lived for a period at the end of his life in Mayflower’s Beebe Assisted Living and then the…
The week of August 1st was filled with a variety of enjoyable activities for residents of The Mayflower Community’s Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living. Birthday celebration. Music in the Park (Turlach Ur Pipe Band!). The Parachute game. Zooming with Pets. Oh, the fun just does not stop, compliments of Mayflower’s Community Life and Wellness…
On Friday, July 15th, two volunteers from the Grinnell Area Council assisted The Mayflower Community Health Center residents in making buttons. Pictured are Mayflower residents with Zainab Thompson and Leia Sohn, Grinnell College students and volunteers at the Stew Maker Space. — Tracy Woolfolk, Community Life and Wellness Coordinator
On Tuesday, July 12th, residents in the Health Center at The Mayflower Community, specifically birthday-girl, Norma Veldboom, were serenaded by the dog who sings “Happy Birthday.” He lives with his owner in Pennsylvania. Whenever he hears the song, he sings, too. When he was only a few months old, he joined in at a family…