Mayflower Community Resident Assocaiation Town Hall Meeting

Mayflower Residents Association Town Meeting

On Monday, October 21st, 87 Mayflower (Grinnell) residents and six staff members met to participate in the quarterly agenda of the Mayflower Residents Association (MRA). Resident associations are required by law in senior living communities. But, this one is REAL! The 287 Mayflower residents are represented by a leadership group and 13 standing committees that…

Iowa Valley's new Chancellor, Kristie Fisher

Chancellor Speaks at Mayflower Forum

Dr. Kristie Fisher, PhD, the Chancellor of the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCC), spoke at a “Forum” sponsored by the Mayflower Residents Association (Grinnell IA) on October 8th. Included was information about the $32million District bond issue on the November 5th ballot. In addition, Dr. Fisher shared information about current students and offerings along…

Pop-up party at Jewel Garden

Popping Up At Mayflower

On Friday, September 6, 2019, the Mayflower Residents Association hosted a “pop-up party” during cool, inviting weather. Held in the beautiful Jewel Garden on the west side of the new Watertower Square apartment building, residents enjoyed conversation and a glowing fire pit flame. The event was announced at the last minute—that’s how it works with…

Greeting Cards display at the Mini Gift Shop

What’s New in Mayflower’s Mini-Gift Shop?

The Mayflower Residents Association operates a “Mini-Gift Shop” on the lower level of the Pearson building, 616 Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa. Last week they conducted a highly successful half-price sale. Now, they are restocking. You might be interested in a bag chair, ideal for tailgating. How about a collection of ladybugs…not live, but candles, decorated…

Steve Langerud, Mayflower Executive Director, is shown below briefing residents on Mayflower developments. He is flanked on the left by Gene Wubbels and on the right by Linda Myren and Assistant Secretary, Jeananne Schild.

Mayflower Residents Association Meets

90 members of the Mayflower Residents Association, an active body composed of all residents of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community, met on July 15th in their periodic “Town Meeting.” The meeting was conducted by President Linda Myren and included presentations by numerous residents and Mayflower staff members. The membership elected a new President-Elect, Gene Wubbels. Gene will…

George Drake speaking on College Degree Studies in Prison

College Degree Studies in Prison

                    Grinnell College’s Liberal Arts in Prison program was the topic of The Mayflower Community monthly “Forum” program on May 14th. These programs are organized by the Mayflower Residents Association with the intent of bringing in speakers on pertinent local topics. The speakers for the Prison…

Bonnie presenting the “check” to Mayflower Executive Director, Steve Langerud.

Residents Donate Possessions/Mayflower Wins

The Mayflower Residents Association (MRA) of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell, Iowa) operates a retail store, The Mini Gift Shop. Operations are managed by a committee of resident members of the MRA. The stock is gifts of residents’ and friends’ gently used (some never used) personal items. The Committee gets items ready for sale, prices them,…