The following additions have been made to staff of the business office (Pearson building) of The Mayflower Community. Joni Schmidt is the new Receptionist. A rural Brooklyn, Iowa native, Joni now lives in Malcom, Iowa. She says, “I am very happy to be here at Mayflower. Everyone has been so nice. The residents are amazing!”…
On Wednesday, Janet Neff, Executive Secretary for The Mayflower Community, retired after 35 years of service. Based in Mayflower’s Pearson building business office, Janet has worked directly with four different Executive Directors over that period. In addition, she has been responsible for Mayflower’s bi-weekly payroll, accounts payable check issuance, and a variety of administrative support…
Recently, Mayflower Community resident, Karin Connelly returned from a trip to New Zealand. After a period of self-imposed isolation, we have now seen Karin again. Just in time! She volunteered to adorn the Mayflower Residents Association (MRA) “Treasure Chest,” a glass-front display cabinet in the Pearson building lobby. The photos show Karin displaying paintings that…
The weather outside is frightful, but the temperature inside is comfortable…in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA). With five apartment buildings, an assisted living building, and the Health Center all connected via tunnels, breezeways, and skywalks, there is no battling the elements here. In fact, there is no impending “cabin fever.” Inside, without coats, our residents…
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,…