In the December 31, 2019 CNN weekly health newsletter, “The Results are In,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta excerpted a recent study that concluded, “Science has shown that altruistic behaviors actually improve our health.” He defined these behaviors as “…putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return.” For example, “Volunteering has been…
The Iowa Democratic Party will conduct a satellite caucus for Mayflower Community residents on 2020 caucus day, Monday, February 3rd. It will be held at 3:00pm in the Carman Center. Caucus-goers may start signing in at 2:30pm. Please enter the Carman Center by way of the skywalk on the west from the Beebe building. The…
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…
Hannah Lockin, junior student-athlete at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, shared experiences from her successful volleyball and academic career on Tuesday, January 7th in The Mayflower Community. Hannah was interviewed by her father Doug Lockin, who has been Mayflower’s planned giving consultant since 2008. Hannah is a Valley High School (West Des Moines) class of 2016…
The Mayflower Community is pleased to announce that Hannah Lockin will be speaking at an event open to the public on Tuesday, January 7th at 2:00pm in the Mayflower Carman Center. The venue is located on the second floor of Mayflower’s Health Center and accessed via the skywalk on the west by entering the Beebe…
Country music artist, Neil Hewitt, performed for residents of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) on December 16th in the Carman Center. Previously, Neil had been with us last January. Originally from Nevada, Iowa, Neil splits his time between Nashville and Iowa. He is a 2011 graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Pictured: Grinch Travis Snodgrass with his five children, Macaeyla, Mackenzey, Brynnleigh, Smiley, and Haedyn. Santa Claus joined Mayflower Community resident and children books author, Marilyn Schuler, for a kids Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 19th in the Grinnell Carman Center. Santa had presents. Marilyn read from one of her books, “Mia’s Night Adventure,” and then…
Pictured: Gordon VanDonselaar (top right of photo), Gordon’s son Roger VanDonselaar, Roger’s wife, Dr. Teresa Coon, and Dr. Coon’s mother Ruth Ann Coon of Davenport. A festive meal with residents and guests present was served in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Buckley Dining Room on Christmas Day. The menu included baked ham, roast beef, mashed…
During the week of Christmas, Mayflower staff members dressed for the celebration. On Sunday “Pajama Day,” nurse Donna Puls was an elf in “too warm” flannel pajamas. Between resident cares, the “Elf was on the Shelf.” For Monday’s “Christmas Characters Day,” we had reindeer, a human Christmas tree complete with flashing lights, and “Christmas Story’s”…
On Friday, December 20th, students from the Central Iowa Christian School (Grinnell IA) took a break the day before Christmas vacation for a movie, popcorn, and drinks in The Mayflower Community Kiesel Theatre. With a seating capacity of 55, the theatre was nearly full with students, teachers, and chaperones. They sat in the seats that…