On Tuesday, October 30th, residents of the Mayflower Community led by the Mayflower Residents Association Spiritual Life Committee, honored the memory of residents who died during the past year with a Service of Remembrance. The names of the 20 residents were read, their photo and dates of birth and death were displayed, a family member…
The Rev. Laird Keever, a resident in The Mayflower Community Health Center, has a storied life. A native of Seattle WA, Laird received his B.A. degree from Carlton College, Northfield MN, and then went on to study at the Harvard Divinity School and the Ecumenical Institute, Geneva, Switzerland. Laird served a number of United Church…
On Thursday, October 26th, the Mayflower Residents Association Lyceum program in Mayflower’s Carman Center was Marc and Brandi Janssen of Solon. He on violin and she on guitar, this couple was back to their roots in Grinnell as both are Grinnell College graduates. They shared stories about their music and their past, including the naming…
To celebrate Halloween in the Mayflower Community, employees gathered by department to decorate pumpkins. The five finalists in the judging contest are shown here. Winners were announced on Halloween Day. — Leslie Jaworski, Mayflower Community Life Director
On Friday, October 13th, residents of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community welcomed Kellie McGriff as the new Executive Director. The reception was held in Mayflower’s multipurpose Carman Center. Gerry Guenther, Mayflower Residents Association President, highlighted Kellie’s new role in his introduction to the afternoon event. Then, Kellie addressed the gathered residents. Kellie talked about her professional journey…
Talk about medicine for the ears…and the heart! In the last eight days, these musical offerings were provided for residents of The Mayflower Community and their guests. Thursday, October 12th. Lyceum (once a week evening entertainment sponsored by Mayflower Residents Association). Grinnell’s own Too Many String Band. Tom Lacina joined four Mayflower vocalists and string…
October 16, 2023 Contact: Katy Wells 515-229-9876 Announcing Steve Langerud’s Retirement and Kellie McGriff’s Promotion as Mayflower Community Executive Director Grinnell, Iowa – Following five years as the Executive Director of Mayflower Homes, Inc. Steve Langerud has retired and transitioned the role to Kellie McGriff, BSN, NHA effective October 10, 2023. In addition to Executive…
The following events will be hosted by Mayflower residents and staff to celebrate Halloween. Halloween Buffet Dinner. Monday, October 30th. 4:30-6:00pm. Buckley Dining Room. “Trick or Treat Center” hosted by residents in front of Watertower Square, 625 Broad Street. Tuesday, October 31st. 4:30-7:30pm. The Mayflower Residents Association and some individuals will be providing the treats.…
They did it again! Another group of Grinnell College student volunteers spent last Saturday afternoon in The Mayflower Community working with residents to make Fall Leaf Lanterns. The simple, but beautiful pieces are displayed in these photos. — Bob Mann, Mayflower Sales & Marketing Director (641-236-6151)
On Thursday, October 5th, The Mayflower Community residents’ Adventurers Club made a trip to the Amish community of Kalona, Iowa. Accompanied by trip planner and host, Kathy Szary, and 10 Mayflower travelers, Tom Szary drove Mayflower’s Lester the Bus. The first stop was the Golden Delight Bakery, where everything is made from scratch in the…