The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Book Club meets monthly to discuss the book that they have selected at their previous meeting. They choose books on a variety of topics. Mostly recently, the group read “The Common Good” by Robert Reich. Currently, they are reading “Little Heathens” by Mildred Armstrong Kalish. Pictured above are some of…
The April session of Mayflower Community’s “Armchair Travel” was presented in the Kiesel Theatre on the 23rd. The films for this session featured New Guinea, Southern England, and various Iowa counties. Hosted and arranged by Mayflower resident, Shane Estes, the series runs once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. These vivid videos help one apparate…
On Friday, April 19th, the Easter Bunny left a bunch of plastic eggs filled with chocolates in the Mayflower Community Buckley Courtyard. The Bunny was a bit tired out by all that laying, so she/he hung around to watch the eggs being gathered by the children and grandchildren of Mayflower employees. We are not allowed…
Curbside pick-up in Grinnell is a’changing. Here is information from the City’s website: “All residents and businesses outside of the Central Business District are receiving rolling solid waste carts this week. Delivery should be complete by the end of the day on April 18th. Collection with the new truck and carts will start the week…
In the lower level of The Mayflower Community’s Edwards building, there is a buzz of activity. Besides being the home to the 40,000-piece Disney character puzzle, it is the site of the weekly craft activities. Resident John Noer is about finished with the first of ten frames of the big puzzle. This one is Cinderella…
At April 15th’s quarterly Mayflower Residents Association meeting, over 100 residents were introduced to the Mayflower nursing management team. The staff is based in the Health Center and the Beebe Assisted Living facility. Pictured above, from left are: Kellie McGriff, BSN/NHA, Associate Director/Administrator; Tracy Sadler, Facilities Supervisor; Chery Nelson, Activities Director, Tami Lai, RN, MDS…
Installation of the all-new Open Dining equipment in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Health Center kitchen began this week. Pictured below are the new prep counters, the open griddle and hood, the Combi ovens and hood, the freezer, and the dish washing cubicle. Plans are to complete and test the installation within the next two…
Parts of the United States are experiencing a measles outbreak. Fortunately, that does not include Iowa at this time, but precautions are always important. This message contains information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The applicable website is: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html. Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat.…
The Mayflower Community has 49 freestanding patio homes, 81 traditional apartments, and 26 all-new suites in the Watertower Square building. 155 places to live enjoying complete freedom to come and go, cooking kitchens, and access to all of the Mayflower amenities. This includes healthcare in our Health Center or Beebe Assisted Living someday, if needed.…
On Wednesday, April 10th, over 100 residents and guests gathered for The Mayflower Community’s (Grinnell IA) annual “Club 90” event. The 60-year old club presented an afternoon desert, program, and music to celebrate Mayflower residents who are nonagenarians—90 or more years old. 45 honorees live on the Mayflower campus. The program included remarks by resident…