On Thursday evening, March 23rd, Mayflower Community residents and their guests were entertained to a range of musical pieces presented by the “Flute-iano” duo, Kris McKlveen and Glenda Duffus. Kris plays flute and lives in Prairie City. Glenda plays piano and lives in Newton. They were the evening’s “Lyceum” program that provides weekly entertainment on
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Shianne Arp is the owner and lead esthetician at Pow.Co. Studio + Boutique, 1109 West Street, Grinnell (641-485-4962). She will be seeing patients in Mayflower’s Integrated Health Center, located on the lower level of the Pearson building. A Brooklyn IA native, Shianne attended the University of Northern Iowa before enrolling in the LaJames International College
Sydney Bradford, LAT, is an Iowa Board of Medicine licensed acupuncturist and is certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She will be seeing patients in The Mayflower Community, using the Integrated Health Center space in the lower-level of the Pearson building. A Grinnell native, Sydney graduated from Central College, Pella,
Residents of Mayflower Community’s Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living just keep celebrating. First it was St. Patrick’s Day with a party and refreshments. Oh, yes, “kick ball” with a green ball was included. Then, residents enjoyed the Lyceum program of Irish music. Grinnell College student volunteer, Aubrey Torhorst, brought her craft skills to share.
On March 20th, Deanna McGaffey, made a thoughtful gesture for residents of Mayflower’s Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living: She donated a box full of cut wood shapes to paint and decorate. A woodworker/crafter, Deanna determined that this work of hers could go on giving. She is right! Thank you, Deanna. – Leslie Jaworski, Community
On St. Patrick’s Day eve, Thursday, March 16th, local Grinnell musicians shared a variety of Irish songs full of humor and audience participation. Residents of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community and their guests were entertained at the weekly Lyceum offering. Included were Celtic cords, dramatic stories, and Irish blessings. Performers included Wendy Abrahamson, Erin Bustin, Gene Wubbels,
On Monday, March 13th, Mayflower resident, Orlan Mitchell, celebrated his 90th birthday with a family and residents reception in the Buckley Dining Room. A resident of Mayflower since 1996, Orlan moved from his original Harwich Terrace patio home to a Buckley apartment last October. Orlan, a retired United Church of Christ pastor, provided planned giving
This last week, Mayflower’s Health Center residents were excited to see their friends from Grinnell Middle School return for more fun and games. And, of course, they were accompanied by therapy dog Ash and owner Paula Simon, GMC Counselor. Great fun. This time, the group bowled and played parachute beach ball. By the way, the
On March 2nd, family and friends honored Dorothy Christinson, 93 with a memorial service at the Smith Funeral home that was followed with a luncheon in the Mayflower Buckley Dining Room. The reception was punctuated with a place setting and Dorothy’s favorite meal at her preferred table in the Buckley Dining Room where she set
During “the school year,” Mayflower residents sponsor a regular Thursday evening Lyceum gathering to soak in some kind of attraction, usually music. “Lyceum” is the ancient Greek term for an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainment. On Thursday, February 23rd, the Mayflower Residents Association hosted a local group, the Grass Hoppers. They played to