Month: March 2020

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Mayflower is Canceling Events Due to COVID-16

The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) professional staff has discussed the latest developments with COVID-19 (“the coronavirus”). The first three cases in Iowa have now been confirmed, all in the Iowa City area. More cases are expected in the coming days. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted new guidance on its

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Kellie McGriff and Carrie Nachazel receive check for Ginnell Community School District school lunch program

Grinnell Students Get Lunch Fees Support

100+ People Who Care–Grinnell made a donation of $5,780 to the Grinnell Schools for reduced price breakfast and lunch meals for the balance of the 2019-2020 school year. Healthy Grinnell Initiative received the gift on behalf of the Schools Any available balance of the gift will be applied to initiatives that directly influence the nutrition

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Dealing with COVID-19 at Mayflower

The Mayflower Community, a 70-year old senior living and healthcare facility in Grinnell, Iowa, has provided extensive information to its residents about dealing with COVID-19 (the coronavirus). Although there have been no diagnosis of COVID-19 in Iowa at the time of this writing, Mayflower has been taking measures to be prepared. In fact, rather than

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Buckley kitchen tour given by Scott Gruhn

Mayflower Independent Living Kitchen Tour

On Tuesday, March 3rd, The Mayflower Community provided tours of the Buckley kitchen to residents and invited guests This was an opportunity to see how Mayflower has converted the Buckley Dining Room to the new “Open Dining” concept as the result of modifications to the prep kitchen. As a result, meals are available daily from

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Children's choir performs for Mayflower residents.

Grinnell Children’s Choir Sings For Mayflower

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

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