Carina Wilson is the new AmeriCorps Service and Social Innovation Coordinator assigned to Grinnell College’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS). Carina will be spending time in The Mayflower Community and other community organizations, working on community building with a focus on intergenerational, community, and college engagement. A Denver, Colorado native, Carina in her…
Traveling aboard The Mayflower Community (Grinnell) “Lester the Bus” on October 10th, 15 residents and staff attended the “Mamma Mia!” performance at the Amana Colony’s Old Creamery Theatre. According to those attending, “The music was fun and the acting first-class.” Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), the show is a “jukebox musical,”…
To emphasize “Kindness Week” at Grinnell’s Davis Elementary School, 50 4th graders came to The Mayflower Community Health Center to spend time with residents. Led by teachers, Farrah Deppe, Aimee Eitel, and Jon Kotz, the students bussed the short three blocks to Mayflower’s Carman Center where they divided up around table games with residents. This…
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…
On October 1st at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa, Steve Langerud, Executive Director of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA), led a portion of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) development session for the 40 participants in the 2019-2020 ABI Leadership Iowa program. A frequent seminar and retreat speaker, Steve led the opening…
Have you moved the Mayflower Community recently or changed your address within the campus? To vote in the next election on November 5, you will need to update your voter registration to reflect your new address. If you’re unable to vote in person on November 5, you can request that an absentee ballot be mailed…
On Friday, September 27th, Sparky, a 16 year old Yorkie mix from Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), visited with residents in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Health Center. Sparky is the first dog from PALS’ Seniors for Seniors program to visit Mayflower. Blind and mostly deaf, he was surrendered to PALS by his owner who…
With pasta fare cooked in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) kitchen, Grinnell High School football players feasted in their locker room before their games on September 6th at home against North Polk of Alleman. The coaching staff has arranged for the high protein meals to sustain the 9th/10h and varsity teams through each game night…
Off to the Races: Front row (l to r) Connie Osborn and Karen Stevenson. Back row (l to r) Linda Myren, Helen Lippincott, and Greg Buntz. The weather outside was frightful (rainy, cold, windy). That didn’t stop residents, staff, and family members of The Mayflower Community from conducting a venture to celebrate the Healthiest State…
In The Mayflower Community’s Health Center, oral care support is critical for residents who have difficulty brushing their own teeth or caring for their dentures. In recognition of that, periodic training is performed for nursing staff members. On Friday, September 27th, Peter Marsho, D.D.S. of the Family Dentistry practice in Grinnell, spent time with staff…