A new series of video documentaries about current issues will be playing for Mayflower Community residents and guests in the Kiesel Theatre. Resident Harley Henry, who will then offer a wrap-up discussion at the conclusion, will introduce the movies. Entitled “Matters of Conscience,” the movies are designed to provide background on current topics. The first
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Month: December 2019
Hannah Lockin, junior student-athlete at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, shared experiences from her successful volleyball and academic career on Tuesday, January 7th in The Mayflower Community. Hannah was interviewed by her father Doug Lockin, who has been Mayflower’s planned giving consultant since 2008. Hannah is a Valley High School (West Des Moines) class of 2016
The Mayflower Community is pleased to announce that Hannah Lockin will be speaking at an event open to the public on Tuesday, January 7th at 2:00pm in the Mayflower Carman Center. The venue is located on the second floor of Mayflower’s Health Center and accessed via the skywalk on the west by entering the Beebe
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
Pictured: Grinch Travis Snodgrass with his five children, Macaeyla, Mackenzey, Brynnleigh, Smiley, and Haedyn. Santa Claus joined Mayflower Community resident and children books author, Marilyn Schuler, for a kids Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 19th in the Grinnell Carman Center. Santa had presents. Marilyn read from one of her books, “Mia’s Night Adventure,” and then
Pictured: Gordon VanDonselaar (top right of photo), Gordon’s son Roger VanDonselaar, Roger’s wife, Dr. Teresa Coon, and Dr. Coon’s mother Ruth Ann Coon of Davenport. A festive meal with residents and guests present was served in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Buckley Dining Room on Christmas Day. The menu included baked ham, roast beef, mashed
During the week of Christmas, Mayflower staff members dressed for the celebration. On Sunday “Pajama Day,” nurse Donna Puls was an elf in “too warm” flannel pajamas. Between resident cares, the “Elf was on the Shelf.” For Monday’s “Christmas Characters Day,” we had reindeer, a human Christmas tree complete with flashing lights, and “Christmas Story’s”
On Friday, December 20th, students from the Central Iowa Christian School (Grinnell IA) took a break the day before Christmas vacation for a movie, popcorn, and drinks in The Mayflower Community Kiesel Theatre. With a seating capacity of 55, the theatre was nearly full with students, teachers, and chaperones. They sat in the seats that
On Sunday, December 15th, men’s and women’s swimmers from Grinnell College spent time enjoying games with Mayflower Community Health Center residents. As the students readied for the first-semester finals week, they found time to let down and have some fun. Especially interesting was watching resident Connie Osborn, author of a children’s book about the effects
On Wednesday, December 18th, members of the 7th & 8th grade Student Council from the Grinnell Middle School came to The Mayflower Community Health Center for activities with residents. According to their sponsor, Paula Simon, the students enjoy this outing so much that they convinced her to schedule this one more before winter break. While