Tag Archives: Mayflower Health Center

All-Saints Day memorial list

Mayflower Celebrates All-Saints Day

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

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Lyceum crowd

Marc & Bradi Janssen Entertain at Mayflower

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

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Pumpkin decorating contest

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

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

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Kellie Addresses Gathering

Mayflower Residents Welcome Kellie McGriff as Executive 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

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Music performance for Mayflower residents

Music at Mayflower

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

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Steve Langerud and Kellie McGriff

Kellie McGriff’s Promotion as Mayflower Community Executive Director

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

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Kids in Halloween costumes

Halloween at Mayflower

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.

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Grinnell College students help make fall leaf craft with Beebe residents

Grinnell College Students Work with Mayflower Residents

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)

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Becky Neal and Brody the dog

Special Presentation in Mayflower’s Beebe Assisted Living

On Tuesday, September 26th, Mayflower resident, Becky Neal, MD, MSW, was a special guest at an event sponsored by Mayflower’s Community Life staff in the Beebe Assisted Living Activity Room. Becky’s talk was entitled, “Mental Health Matters.” She addressed mental health as it relates to Mayflower residents and what they can do to promote their

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Randye Jones & Marlys Grimm at Lyceum

Randye Jones & Marlys Grimm at Mayflower

On Thursday, September 21st, the vocal/piano duo of Randye Jones and Marlys Grimm performed at the weekly Mayflower Community Lyceum evening event. Greensboro native, Randye is a soprano and researcher, serving as the Grinnell College Burling Library Media Room Supervisor. At Lyceum, she announced that she will be retiring in October and returning East, where

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