On Thursday, December 9th, the Grinnell College “Fresh Flutes” ensemble performed a mini-concert tonight in The Mayflower Community Buckley Dining Room to a gathering of about 40 residents. Fresh Flutes has been a staple ensemble of the Grinnell College Music Department since the early 1990s. Always seeking repertoire that covers a range from traditionally Classical
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On Tuesday, November 30th, four different Grinnell College student ensembles presented an hour of chamber music at Mayflower. They performed under the direction of Alan Henson, Applied Music Associate and the Director of Chamber Ensembles at Grinnell College. Leslie Jaworski, Director of Community Life and Wellness at Mayflower coordinated the event in Mayflower’s Buckley Dining
On Friday, September 3rd, under foreboding and sometimes sprinkling skies, Grinnell’s own Too Many String Band played Mayflower…outside in the Beebe Circle. Residents Sig Barber and Sandy and Betty Moffett were joined by Wait-Lister Bob Cadmus and Mark Laver to entertain hardy residents. The group is a gift to Mayflower and the Grinnell community. —
On Tuesday, July 20th, Mayflower residents were treated to the music of Nashville recording artist, Neil Hewitt. The Nevada IA native and ISU graduate entertained with his guitar and sound system in Grinnell’s Mayflower Community. He has visited us with his performances six times in the last three years. Neil’s music is soothing and at
Guitarist/keyboardist, Ronnie Burgess, lives in Cedar Rapids IA. Ron played both the Beebe Circle and the Health Center Courtyard in The Mayflower Community on Thursday, July 8th. He mixes up things, sometimes playing keyboard and sometimes guitar. His music consists of old standards, country, and some gospel. Ron has been playing music since 1962. Ron’s
On Tuesday, June 15th, country music singer and guitarist, Dennis Perry played two gigs in The Mayflower Community—one in the Beebe Circle and one in the Health Center Courtyard. A Marshalltown area native, Dennis learned to play guitar while in the Army. When he came home, he talked his younger brother into playing drums with
On Tuesday, June 8th, Fluitist Valerie Wedgeworth performed in The Mayflower Community’s Beebe Circle and in the Health Center Courtyard to a warm and appreciative crowd of residents. — Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
In a “pop-up” duet performance, John and Pasha Buck played on the Buckley patio of The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) last Sunday (April 5th) to celebrate Palm Sunday. John played trumpet and baritone in junior high and high school and stand-up bass viola for the Marshalltown area Lucky Seven Dance Band in the 1950s. Since
As we practice social distancing in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA), residents and staff have found new ways to share their gifts. Jean Libbey, Mayflower Harwich Terrace resident, performs a cello recital in her driveway for other residents. Beautiful day and beautiful music. Meanwhile, Mayflower Health Center staff members share greetings and recommendations for coping
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