INFORMER Friday, September 4, 2015 Dorothy Inouye Sep 15

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1 Gloria Clay Sep 2 Charles Ziegenmeyer Sep 4 Bob Williams Sep 7 Suzy Raffety Sep 7 Janice Kriegel Sep 8 Sandy Tokle Sep 11 Nancy Brown Sep 12 INFORMER Friday, September 4, 2015 Dorothy Inouye Sep 15 Gordon Borthwick Sep 17 Harold Tindall Sep 23 Kent McClelland Sep 23 Shane Estes Sep 27 Edie Dawson Sep 27 Robin Estes Sep 29 Dale Emmert Sep 29 Chapel: Every Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. in Carman Center Coffee, tea & fellowship preceding Chapel at 9:30 & again at 10:30 following the service. Video tapes/dvd s available from Shane Estes. SERVICE LEADERS: September 8 September 15 Gail Greenwald, Mayflower Resident Anthony Nieuwsma, Assistant Minister, Friends Church Spiritual Care Coordinator Christine Tinker has a new schedule. Monday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weekends as needed. She is available by phone and appointments may be made at times other than her regular schedule. Chaplain Len Eberhart is at Beebe Tuesdays and Wednesdays and available by phone Len s ministry is primarily with the Beebe residents. Health Center Worship Service - Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Health Center Dining Room led by Christine Tinker. Between the Bookends: The Man From Beijing by Henning Mankell, has a Swedish author, a Swedish protagonist and a horrific crime in Sweden - but then the story plays out in China and Africa. There s a lot of modern history in this complex mystery by the author of the Kurt Wallander series. The Melody Lingers On (Large Print), by Mary Higgins Clark, is a suspenseful romantic mystery. The story revolves around the disappearance of hedge fund millonaire Parker Bennett. The central character is Lane Harmon, an assistant to a famous interior decorator. Recent Acquisitons: Fireproof by Klex Kava - fiction - copyright 2012 Truth or Die by James Patterson - fiction - large print - copyright 2015 Unseen by Karin Slaughter - mystery - copyright 2013 Sleight of Hand by Phillip Margolin - mystery - copyright 2013 PEARSON OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

2 Get Well Center. Resident Floyd Postma, 91 died peacefully last week at Grinnell Regional Medical Center after a short bout with pneumonia. He had lived in a Buckley independent living apartment since March 1986, 29+ years. At the time of his death, Floyd was the current longest living resident at Mayflower. (Elizabeth Ernst, who died in 2007, holds the record for resident duration at 35 years.) From the time he moved to Mayflower until a couple of years ago, Floyd was a regular early-morning exerciser in our Obermiller Center. He had suffered a heart attack in his 40 s and was determined it would never get the best of him! On the day before he died, while he and I visited in the hospital s ICU center, Floyd told me he was looking forward to coming to Mayflower s Health Center and getting therapy in the Get Well Room. Floyd, I said, do you mean your room in the Health Center? No, he replied. The Get Well Room, in the lower level of the Health Center. That s what Floyd called the Obermiller Center because he felt that access to exercise equipment had prolonged his life! I m biased, of course, but I think The Mayflower Community prolongs the lives of all of us. Floyd structured this tonic for delivery at 6:30am every morning! A service of celebration will be held for Floyd on Saturday, September 12 th at 2:30pm in our Carman Center. Tall Chairs! Our newest Mayflower resident, Margaret Rorvig (Pearson #206), is not very tall not at all! Last week, shortly after her move-in, Margaret, reading in the Pearson library, was sitting on the love seat. I noted her feet dangling, not reaching the floor. Partly in jest, I apologized to Margaret for not having an appropriate sized chair for her. She cheerfully replied, Oh, don t worry about that. I haven t been able to touch the floor since 4 th grade when we moved to the bigger chairs! Good Excuse for Hearing Aids. A week ago at my high school class reunion, I told a classmate s wife how much I respect him for getting hearing aids. She responded with feigned disgust, Oh sure. Mann Missive You want the full story? As soon as our little granddaughter started talking, and Kenny couldn t hear her, he went right out and got hearing aids. But, he didn t do anything about his hearing during all the years before that, when he couldn t hear me! Leaders in Hearing Loops. An article one week ago in the Wall Street Journal praised the use of hearing loop technology used to wire various public venues for broadcast of microphone amplified sound to be picked-up by hearing aids with T-Coil settings. ( A Technological Godsend to Counter Hearing Loss, Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2015). Author David G. Myers wrote, The first time I clicked on my hearing aids telecoils, it seemed like magic. the fog instantly dissipated. I could hear a crystal-clear voice speaking seemingly from the center of my head. The experience took me to the verge of tears. As the result of a suggestion from resident Anne Sunday and the research and planning by Jack Morrison, Mayflower s Director of Facility Operations, we have been using hearing loops in the Carman Center, the Buckley Dining Room, and the Kiesel Theatre for three years now. As a result, the Drake Community Library asked for our assistance to specify and wire the Caulkins Community Room for a hearing loop. Again, we provide leadership and support for the Mayflower and the Grinnell community! Construction Status Report. You may have noticed. You can now enter the Mayflower business office at the front entrance. For months I have had to provide detailed directions to our office, punctuating them with, Or, just ask for Bob Mann (or the business office). Most firsttime visitors have told me that what works best is the directions they have gotten from residents. Thank you. Now, enjoy coming in our front door! Bob Mann Executive Director (bmann@mayflowerhomes.com)

3 Mayflower Watertower Square Sidewalk Reporter with Jim Ahrens 122 Things are moving ahead as fall nears us. This has been a year of building and a year of considerable rain, a very good year so far for crops and a somewhat challenging year for building. Progress is still being made, so let us look at some of it. Photo #122 shows the driveway into the garage level with all the brickwork completed. You can see why a garbage packer could not make it inside. 128 Photo #124 shows the intersection of the tunnel from Watertower Square and the one from Edwards to Montgomery. This whole area has now had the soil packed 124 back into it with a gravel pad on top and insulation placed along 126 the walls and the waterproofing of the roof to complete the task. See Photo #128 to see the lot prepared for the installation of the circular driveway which has now been completed just this Wednesday. By the time this has cured, the area will be well on the way to reopening the front door into Pearson and Mayflower. 127 Completion work on the apartments has reached the cabinet installation phase as shown in Photo #126, and Photo #127 shows an example even nearer to completion. Photo #131 shows one of the newly installed patio decks on the 2nd floor. 131 The work will go on and it will not be too long before we will be showing new residents their new apartments and in the next issue we will have more progress toward completion.

4 Mayflower Matinee Movies are back, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11 in Kiesel Theater. Our first movie will be Selma, an academy award winner in Then, on Friday, September 18, another Academy Award winner for Best Actress, Julieanne Moore stars in Still Alice. Other movies on the fall schedule include these popular movies for adults: St. Vincent, 5 Flights Up, McFarland USA, 2nd Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and many more. As always, popcorn and soft drinks will be served. And, as always, Admission is free! Save me a seat! Rev Evans on behalf of the movie selection committee: John Noer, Warren Reinecke, Betty Ann Francis, Jim Ahrens and Tom Evans. September 11 - Selma - The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo & Oprah Winfrey. Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including violence, a suggestive moment, and brief strong language. 128 Minutes - Biography/Drama/History. Great Courses on DVD: Friday, September 4 in the Kiesel Theater School Board Elections: Shane will pick up residents at Beebe Circle in the van on Tuesday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m., to go to the school board election polls. The Forum: on Tuesday, September 8 will be Marilyn Kennett, Library Director speaking on the new developments at Drake Community Library. Lyceum Program: on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carman Center will be German Music by Joyce Bergan and Fred Buck. Book Club: in the Game Room at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18. The book is The Road to Character by David Brooks. Drum Circle: Changed to Tuesday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. in Carman Center. Come join the rhythm party! A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls: Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00-3:00 p.m. Begins Wednesday, October 14 in Montgomery Lounge and lasts 8 weeks. To register contact Anne Sunday at annesunday6243@gmail.com or or

5 Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. on the Buckley Patio Menu: Hot dogs - Roast your own or we will cook em for you Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Slaw, S mores, Beverage Call Food Service by Tuesday, September , Ext Cost $6.00 The Documentary about Glen Campbell s journey with Alzheimer s Disease follows Glen and the Campbell Family Band on their Goodbye Tour Across America. Showing in Kiesel Theater on Monday, September 14 & Tuesday, September 15. Tickets are free and there are still a few available for each night. Pick up your ticket at Pearson Office. Bucket Courses at Drake Community Library on Wednesdays at 10:00 to 11:30. Social time at 9:30 a.m. To register for a class, contact Jim Ahrens at jamesaahrens@gmail.com. For information about a class, contact Joanne Bunge at jbunge@mayflowermail.net. September 9 DAN KAISER Professor of History Emeritus Grinnell College Grinnell A Century Ago Where and what was the fun? Local entertainment in 1915 Makeup class for those enrolled in Dan s course last spring. No fee. September 16-October 7 4 sessions DAN WEEKS Writer, photographer, magazine editor Creativity: A Lifelong Journey An exploration of the creative process based on insights and perspectives of creative people. Tuition: $15

6 Floyd Postma passed away August 26 A Celebration of Life will be held on September 12 at 2:30 in the Carman Center Kathryn Louden passed away August 28 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date Churchill at the Amana Studio Stage - Thursday, October 1 Van Leaves Beebe Circle at 12:00 Noon - Tickets $ Van Fee $5.00 Fee Deadline: Monday, September 8 - Sign-up in Pearson Lobby Contact annesunday624@gmail.com or to make payment Checks are payable to Mayflower This is a gripping one-man play about famous British statesman, author, orator, journalist and soldier Sir Winston Churchill. It is April Churchill, aged 80, after entertaining the Queen and Prince Phillip for dinner at No. 10 Downing Street, agonizes in his wartime bunker below London whether finally to resign as Prime Minister as the Cold War gathers pace. He is old, tired, and losing his grip. As he tries to decide, he rolls back the years and reviews his uniquely eventful career, filled with history-changing events and famous people, glorious speeches, pithy comments, funny stories, his checkered relationship with his family, and all the wit and wisdom that has made Churchill beyond merely one of history s greatest figures into an imperishable legend. (Rated PG)

7 BREAKFAST BUNCH Saturday, 8:00 a.m. September 5 - Meet in Pearson DINE OUT ON SUNDAY NIGHTS - CARPOOL LEAVES AT 5:30 P.M. September 6 - Chuong Garden September 13 - Pizza Ranch Join us for good food and good fellowship! While construction is going on in front of Pearson, please use the Pearson south door and gather in the lobby by 5:20. Mayflower Handbells will start ringing September 14 on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. If you would like to ring with our Handbell Choir as a regular ringer or on-call substitute, please contact Jeanette Tisdale ( ), and come to our first meeting on September 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room next to Carman Center. EVERY MONDAY - 2:00 p.m. TABLE TENNIS in Sports Room. LL HC - men s EVERY MONDAY - 4:00 p.m. TABLE TENNIS in Sports Room. LL HC - women s EVERY WEDNESDAY, 6:30 p.m. -GAME NITE in the Anchor- Free ice cream EVERY THURSDAY, 10:00 a.m.-table TENNIS in Sports Room. LL HC - mixed EVERY FRIDAY, 9:30 a.m. -KOFFEE & KONVERSATION-Buckley Dining Room Theraband Exercise 5 times a week! Monday, Beebe Activity Room at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Montgomery Lounge at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Beebe Activity Room at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Montgomery Lounge at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Beebe Activity Room at 11:00 a.m. Chiropractor, Jennifer Rayburn D.C., of Healing Hands Chiropractic, will be limiting her scheduled visits to the Health Center Exam Room to once a month, every first Friday. Her next visit is Friday, September 4. Please call Myrt at ext. 210 to make an appointment, or call Dr. Rayburn s office at and let her know you would like to see her here at the Mayflower. The Mayflower Poetry Club: The Poetry Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the month. The next meeting will be September 14 at 2:15 in the Bistro. Dean Kayser (Audiologist): Independent residents can make an appointment by calling Dr. Newman (Podiatrist): Call Myrt at the health center desk (ext. 210) to schedule an appointment with Dr. Newman. Dr. McKnight (Podiatrist): To make an appointment call Connie ext 219. Wal-Mart and Grocery Van Trips: The Mayflower van will be making a trip to Wal-Mart, Fareway, McNally s & Hy-Vee each Tuesday at 1:30.

8 Neighborhood groups for meals September 7 Altemeier, Prairie Pointe, Harwich Terrace North September 14 Buckley 1st, Montgomery, Harwich Terrace East September 21 Buckley 2nd, Pearson, Harwich Terrace Southeast September 28 Buckley 3rd, Edwards, Harwich Terrace South Lost: Green Cane - please return to Pearson Office if found Mayflower Treasure Chest: September s Treasure Chest contains a collection of stuffed animals contributed by several different residents. Request for Mayflower Van Drivers: Please consider being of service to our fellow residents by providing much needed transportation for local grocery shopping on Tuesday afternoons (1:30-3:30) in Mayflower s 12-passenger van. The need for additional drivers is immediate. This is a gratifying way to help those of us able to do our own shopping, but who lack the opportunity to drive ourselves. A regular driver s license (a commercial license is NOT necessary), viewing an on-line insurance company video and passing a simple on-line test, and the time and the desire to serve others is all that s needed. Current volunteer drivers are Greg Buntz, Shane Estes, Lyle Kuehl, Steve Lovig and John Noer. Thanks to a generous donor, new and current drivers alike can look forward to helping with transportation in a brand new 14-passenger bus in the coming months. Any of the current volunteers can provide more information, and Greg Buntz ( ) and Lyle Kuehl ( ) have agreed to be the primary contacts regarding this opportunity. Please give one of us a call. Thanks THE MINI GIFT SHOP NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! One of the best ways to let people know about great opportunities open to all is by word of mouth, and today we need your support to let everyone know of the great bargains available in our Mini Gift Shop. Please tell your friends in the wider Grinnell Community about what we do and encourage them to stop and get acquainted with us. If you happen to need a skillet or picture frames, or pillows, or fine china, or jigsaw puzzles, or a lamp, or a book to read this is the place to come. We depend on donations so, if you have things you now find you don t need, this is the place to donate them and add to the shop s gifts to all of us. Most of the profit goes to the Human Needs Endowment Fund which helps residents in need. The earnings also support various Mayflower projects or programs as suggested by Residents. The Mini Gift Shop is located in the Lower Level of Pearson at 616 Broad Street and it is open from 9:30 to 11:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, as well as from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays.