Never missing an opportunity to celebrate something—usually the seasons—with Mayflower food, the Grinnell community of 260+ residents did it again on Wednesday, June 15th. This time, it was fresh strawberries on vanilla ice cream. Earlier in the day, resident volunteers showed up with their pairing knives to stem and slice the strawberries. Later in the…
While adhering to the City of Grinnell’s water boil advisory, The Mayflower Community went a step further and boiled shrimp…and corn on the cob and redskin potatoes. To spice things up, Mayflower’s Foodservices staff also served andouille sausage, homemade coleslaw, garlic bread, and Mayflower-baked beignets. Of course, there were drinks made with boiled water that…
As a result of the efforts by “Steel Highway Railcam” and Mayflower’s Jack Morrison, Director of Facility Operations, an east-facing video camera has been installed on top of the Mayflower Railway Express building at the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Park Street (across the street south from Central Park). When you visit the YouTube…
On Thursday evening, June 2nd, the Beebe Book Club social dinner was held in The Mayflower Community’s J&B Bistro. The Book Club is a function of Mayflower’s Beebe Assisted Living and includes all residents who wish to participate. It was founded in 2021. In April, the group began reading and sharing, “When Harry Met Minnie,”…
On Saturday, June 4th, Cooper, the miniature horse, visited Mayflower healthcare residents in the Health Center and in Beebe Assisted Living. Known as “Mini Cooper,” the gentle pony greeted folks and got up close. “Mini Cooper” is owned by Susan Leathem Sanning of rural Grinnell, who is the Associate Dean and Director of Service &…
On May 26th, a group of Beebe Assisted Living residents in The Mayflower Community met in the Beebe Activity Room for the formative meeting of the Beebe Poetry Society. The plan is to hold monthly meetings of the group. The theme for the first meeting was the role imagination plays in poetry. Inaugural members received…
On Thursday, May 26th, the Foodservices department of The Mayflower Community prepared and served a special French Dinner. The offering, which was overseen by Foodservices Certified Dietary Manager, Jacob Staroska, included a seven-course meal and beautiful table setting. Components of the menu were: Cocktail Time – French75 Cocktail and Chicken Galantine Hors Oeuvres – Mushroom…
On Monday, May 23rd, Mayflower Community residents enjoyed a presentation by former Activities Coordinator, Pauline McKenna, as she read articles and shared photos and patriotic items to commemorate Memorial Day. As residents reminisced about attending Memorial Day programs years ago, they enjoyed Pauline’s contributions. Included were a Precious Moments doll with a poppy, a GI…
The Community Life and Wellness department of The Mayflower Community hosted a tea party in the Carman Center on Friday, May 20th. Mayflower’s Foodservices department served tea using Scott Gruhn’s fine China collection. In addition, homemade sticky rolls and recorded music topped off the fun. Old time favorites were played, such as “Don’t Sit Under…
The Mayflower Community grounds and flower beds are coming to life….after all it is finally spring! In the accompanying photos, Ben Pearce, Mayflower’s Grounds and Gardens Supervisor, and Les Hall, Grounds and Gardens Assistant, are planting marigolds and petunias at the entrance to the Pearson building cul-de-sac. — Bob Mann, Mayflower Sales & Marketing Director