On Tuesday, June 8th, Fluitist Valerie Wedgeworth performed in The Mayflower Community’s Beebe Circle and in the Health Center Courtyard to a warm and appreciative crowd of residents. — Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
On Thursday, August 6th, Grinnell’s own Turlach Ur pipe band played in The Mayflower Community, while residents enjoyed a traditional Scottish dinner delivered to their homes and gathering places. The menu for the dinner included Steak pie (Scottish version of Shepard’s pie), Stovies (bits from the stove, potatoes, carrots, and corned beef), Neeps & Tatties…
The Mayflower Community is lucky. We seem to be on Neil Hewitt’s concert tour. Besides a gig last December and one last January, both in the Carman Center, Neil honored Mayflower residents by playing today (June 16th). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Neil accommodated folks by setting up on the sidewalk in front of the Health…
John and Pasha Buck have lived in The Mayflower Community since July of 2018. Pasha is currently serving as Mayflower’s interim chaplain, a challenge in these times of social distancing. Both John and Pasha have rich instrumental music backgrounds. John played trumpet and baritone in junior high and high school. In the 1950’s, he played…
Pictured above: Marge and John Graves share greetings with Dorothy Christinson in the background. Not to be hampered by the preventative measures during this COVID-19 pandemic, independent living residents of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) have found a way to keep in touch….while staying socially distant. Residents of the 3rd floor of the Buckley building…
In a “pop-up” duet performance, John and Pasha Buck played on the Buckley patio of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) last Sunday (April 5th) to celebrate Palm Sunday. John played trumpet and baritone in junior high and high school and stand-up bass viola for the Marshalltown area Lucky Seven Dance Band in the 1950s. Since…
On Friday, February 28th, the Grinnell Children’s Choir directed by Erin Bustin and accompanied by Peggy Parker performed for a full house of Mayflower Community residents, guests, and the singers’ family members (!). Beautiful voices. Founded in 2017, the Choir’s mission is to educate choristers in grades K-4 in musicianship, vocal technique, choral skills, and…
Thank you, Shults & Co. Thank you, Mayflower Residents Association Lyceum Committee. Because of you, Mayflower Community (Grinnell) residents and guests on February 27th enjoyed an encore performance of last week’s bi-annual Shults & Co Las Vegas Revue. The Carman Center was full as independent living, assisted living, and Health Center residents, family members, and…
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…
On Wednesday, December 18th, residents of The Mayflower Community Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living enjoyed a special Christmas luncheon. Complete with musical entertainment and a visit from Santa Clause, diners enjoyed a fried chicken, green bean, and potato and gravy meal topped off with a chocolate brownie pudding desert. Resident Shane Estes played Santa…