INFORMER Friday, May 3, 2013

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1 Birthdays: Dorothy Anderson May 5 Diana Long May 5 Maynard Long May 6 Jan Williams May 8 Wilma Graden May 8 Marilyn Schuler May 15 Beverly Rankin May 16 May 7th May 14th INFORMER Friday, May 3, 2013 Jim Ahrens May 16 Bill Arms May 17 Joanne Bunge May 17 Carolyn Runyan May 17 Sue Graham May 18 Don Hudnutt May 23 Dorothy Christinson May 25 Gladys Booth May 31 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: Selva Lehman, Retired UCC Minister & Mayflower Resident Anthony Nieruwsma, First Friends Church Chaplain Christine Tinker may be reached at If you would like a visit or would like to talk with me please call me anytime day or night. address: ctinker@mayflowerhomes.com. Chaplain Len Eberhart is at Beebe Tuesdays and Wednesdays and available by phone Len s ministry is primarily with the Beebe residents. Between the Bookends: Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny is one of the top ten crime novels of the year. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache has gone to winter carnival in Quebec City where his quest for the remains of the founder of Quebec, Samuel de Champlain ends in murder. Could a secret buried with Champlain for nearly four hundred years be so dreadful that someone would kill to protect it? As past and present collide in this astonishing novel, Gamache must relive a terrible event from his own past before he can begin to bury his dead. Cross Roads is by Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack. Lying comatose in a hospital ICU, business mogul Anthony Spencer awakens to find himself in a surreal world. Suddenly able to see, literally, through the eyes and experiences of others, the stunning consequences of choices he made during his life are revealed to him. Will he have the courage to make a critical choice that can undo a major injustice he set in motion before falling into his life-threatening condition?

2 Health Center Space Dedication to Sally Brierly. On Sunday, April 21 st, the Health Center lobby Gathering Room was dedicated to Sally Brierly who had lived briefly in the Health Center after having lived in a Harwich Terrace home since Sally s husband Bob provided a seed gift to the entire lobby redecorating project that made possible the completion of the dignity project. We will be doing a full-scale open house of newly remodeled Health Center spaces later Art Committee Report. Three residents have formed the core of Mayflower s Art Committee. Chaired by Merle Zirkle, supported by Netia Worley and Warren Reinecke, the Committee has the authority and responsibility to hang appropriate décor on the common-area walls of buildings on the Mayflower campus. The Art Committee s most significant accomplishment in the last year was twofold: 1) getting the lighting improved in the first-floor hallway of our Buckley building. (Actually, they advocated for the change; Jack Morrison designed the upgrade, and the Facilities Staff accomplished the work.) 2) hanging interesting art pieces to make that space a mini-art gallery. If you haven t walked it recently, do so when you have a little time on your hands. It is striking. The Art Committee was responsible for the following accomplishments for the fiscal year ended March 21, 2013: 35 wall hangings in Edwards, Buckley, and the Health Center, which included one quilt, one original painting, and another 27 new pieces. Thank you, Art Committee! Mann Missive 5 th Annual Fellowship of Givers Fellowship of Givers Dinner. Our annual thank-you to Mayflower donors whose giving reached a certain level was held last Wednesday. 119 contributors signed up to attend. Seated at 18 tables in the Carman Center, they were hosted by members of our boards of directors and senior staff. Of course, the meal was the best! And, Todd Linden, President/CEO of Grinnell Regional Medical Center, provided a glimpse into the future of health care in the Poweshiek County area. The next time you walk down Mayflower Lane between Altemeier and Montgomery, note the five rose bushes with plaques which have been planted for the five years of Fellowship of givers. The most recent, planted two weeks ago, is Kashmir by Easy Elegance, a bright magenta. Mayflower Apartment Moves. Alice Breemer moved into Montgomery #1 last Monday. Jack Dawson will move from Altemeier #206 to Buckley #210 a week from Monday. Last Tuesday, we started remodeling Pearson #211 for Sue Chasins. In addition, Dorothy Meussling s former apartment, Pearson #206, is being remodeled into two apartments a one-bedroom and a studio, neither of which is committed. We are holding three vacant apartments for final commitments. That leaves us with five available apartments, ranging from the two described above to two larger ones. Bob Mann Executive Director (bmann@mayflowerhomes.com) Remember Mayflower in your will

3 Between the Bookends continued: Dick Francis and son Felix Francis, Even Money. Dick Francis, the inveterate horse racing fiction ace, has published 45 books to date, 24 of them New York Times best-sellers. Now he is joined by his son Felix, not an author by trade, but steeped in horse racing over many years with his father. This one is set at Royal Ascot, with all the typical mystery, confusion, mayhem, mixed identities and blood and murder. Always a good read, Francis never fails to delight his fans with the intensity of the race world, and all the other dynamics one never expects from the complex world of jockeys, owners, stable people and racing fans. Good for a couple good afternoons while the flowers are blooming now. New Books in Mayflower Library: Room, by Emma Donoghue, Fiction Just for Fun, by Linus Torvalds, Science The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin, Biography Recessional, by James A. Michener, Fiction Kinsey and Me, Sue Grafton, Fiction Original Sin, P.D. James, Mystery (LP) Senior Education Program: Mike Pearson of Grinnell and host of IPTV s Market to Market will be the speaker on Monday, May 6th. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Caulkins Community Room at the Drake Community Library. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. Rusty Water Likely During Flushing City crews will begin flushing water mains on Monday, May 6 th, 2013 and some rusty water is likely to occur throughout the City. Flushing will start at 12:01 a.m. on the 6 th and continue until done. The purpose of the project is to remove accumulations of rust and sediment from the City s water mains. There is no known danger in human consumption of rusty water, but it can discolor clothes in the laundry. Domestic products are not usually effective in removing this stain but a material, which is usually effective in removing stain, is available at the Water Treatment Plant or the City Offices. Persons doing laundry are encouraged to check the water before beginning the washing cycle.

4 ***FRIDAY FLICKS WILL RETURN IN THE FALL*** LYCEUM Thursday, May 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Carman Center Sandy Moffett & Friends Too Many Strings Instrumental & Vocal Music COUNTRY & GOSPEL MUSIC Monday, May 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Carman Center Sugar & Spice COUNTRY MUSIC Friday, May 17th at 3:30 p.m. in the Carman Center Jeff & Nancy Beal Everyone is Welcome to Attend! FORUM Tuesday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Montgomery Lounge Pete Brownell The Brownell Company Defining our present business, and our current expansion MAYFLOWER BOOK CLUB Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Game Room May 17 - The Paris Wife by Paula McLain June 21 - Round the Bend by Nevil Shute

5 A A NEW ACTIVITY! SUNDAY SUPPER AT CHUONG GARDEN 915 Broad Street Join us for Chinese food and a time of fellowship! First and Third Sundays of the Month May 5 and May 19 Meet in Pearson Lobby at 6:00 p.m. Anne Sunday, Independent Living Activities Coordinator revsunday1@yahoo.com COME CELEBRATE MY 80th BIRTHDAY WITH ME MARILYN SCHULER SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 SATURDAY, MAY BUCKLEY DINING ROOM OPEN HOUSE 2:00 4:00 p.m. Short Program at 2:30 p.m. NO PRESENTS PLEASE, JUST YOUR PRESENCE

6 DON T FORGET THE KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. Buckley Dining Room & 5:00 p.m. in the Kiesel Theatre BREAKFAST BUNCH Saturday, 8:00 a.m. May 4th Meet in Pearson PIZZA RANCH Sunday, May 12 - Leave Pearson at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Pizza Party EVERY MONDAY, 7:00 p.m. -TRIVIAL PURSUIT in Montgomery Lounge EVERY TUESDAY, 6:00 p.m.-table TENNIS in Sports Room, LL HC 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 EVERY FRIDAY, 9:30 a.m. -KOFFEE & KONVERSATION-Buckley Dining Rm 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. Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. Exercise Program in the Wellness Center. Mayflower Bell Choir: Rehearsal on Monday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. in the Health Center Conference Room. The Mayflower Poetry Club: The Poetry Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the Month - next meeting will be May 13th at 2:15 p.m. in the Game Room, 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. Passengers are picked up at Beebe Hall circle drive and Pearson Hall front entrance.

7 MUSIC AS MEDICINE If you are like most people, you spend more than three hours per day listening to music. While many of us use music for relaxation or comfort, you may be surprised to know music is also prescribed as an alternative medicine. When music is used as a tool to assist in health care goals, such as reducing pain and anxiety, aiding in neurological issues, or increasing speech and communication, the practice is called music therapy. Music therapy is a research-backed health profession, carried out by board certified therapists. Board certified music therapists must receive a bachelor s degree in music therapy, obtain 1,200 hours of supervised clinical training, and pass the board certification test in order to practice. Music therapists can practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, nursing homes and hospices. When working in a skilled nursing or assisted living setting, music therapists work with the care team to improve the patient s functioning abilities and quality of life. Therapists bring targeted changes in a person by modifying different elements of music such as rhythm and tempo. Fitting the structure of a song or melodic phrase to someone s breathing or heart rate can result in pain reduction, provide relaxation, or increase energy. Someone who has suffered a stroke or has dementia may have lost some ability to speak, while retaining the ability to sing. Singing stimulates multiple areas of the brain and can be an alternative route to increased speech production. Music therapists are also trained musicians, using mostly live music in order to constantly adapt to patients specific needs. The patient has control over his or her level of participation and is not required to sing or play instruments to receive the benefits of therapy. After creating goals with the patient and family members, music therapists methodically use music as medication for treatment. Music therapy is not used for entertainment or enjoyment, but these are some of the positive side effects of the treatment. Stephanie Johnson, NMT, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Neurologic Music Therapist. For more information visit or or call at the GRMC Wellness Office.

8 Neighborhood groups for meals May 6 Altemeier, Montgomery, Harwich Terrace South May 13 Buckley 1st, Pearson, Harwich Terrace North May 20 Buckley 2nd, Edwards, Harwich Terrace East May 27 Buckley 3rd, Prairie Pointe, Harwich Terrace Southeast Reminder: GRMC - Take Control of Your Health - Better Choices, Better Health a six-week workshop, being offered to any person with chronic health issues, as well as their caregivers, starts on Monday, May 10th, 9-11:30 a.m. Remember the first class will be held in the Bistro. All others classes will be held in Montgomery Lounge. To register call For Sale: Motorized Chair for sale, very resonable. Call Doris Pearce at On the Podium for the month of May is Seeds - Time Capsules of Life, for all you gardeners now planting seeds - beautiful pictures! Mayflower Treasure Chest for the month of May is a collection of pitchers from Phyllis Bellis. Thank you Thanks to the many thoughtful friends and neighbors who called, visited, sent cards/flowers/treats -- and helped me with errands and appointments this winter while I was recuperating at the Health Center and at Beebe. It was a long winter, and you all helped me through! Thank you, Ann Stillman Mayflower Van Ride - Sunday, May 5 to Carl Orff s Carmina Burana at 2:00 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. Van will pick-up at Beebe & Pearson at 1:30 p.m. concert performed by Grinnell Symphony Orchestra, Grinnell Oratorio Society, Grinnell Singers and Seton Catholic Children s Chorus from Ottumwa. Penny Bender Sebring, a Chicago-based leader in education reform, will speak on Reforming Urban Schools: Living on the Boundary of Doubt and Belief at noon Wednesday, May 8, in Joe Rosenfield 25 Center, Room 101 at Grinnell College. This Scholars Convocation is open to all at no charge, and a sandwich buffet will be available.