INFORMER Friday, July 26, 2013

Birthdays: John Marwin July 29 Edgar AndersonJuly 29 Karen StevensonAug 3 Gladys Weber Aug 4 Dorothy Miller Aug 4 John Dawson Aug 5 John Noer Aug 7 INFORMER Friday, July 26, 2013 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: July 30th August 6th Kathryn Louden Aug 8 Sue Ahrens Aug 9 Wilbur Allen Aug 10 Barbara Fisher Aug 11 Dorothy Breuning Aug 12 Alice Breemer Aug 15 Ed Colliton Aug 16 Alice Renaud Aug 17 Pat Groth Aug 22 Warren Louden Aug 24 Mark Thelin Aug 29 Dorothy Pinder Aug 29 Gordon Packard, Retired Methodist Minister Nancy Smith, Mayflower Resident Chaplain Christine Tinker may be reached at 990-9062 - If you would like a visit or would like to talk with me please call me anytime day or night. E-mail address: ctinker@mayflowerhomes.com. Chaplain Len Eberhart is at Beebe Tuesdays and Wednesdays and available by phone 641-990-3861. Len s ministry is primarily with the Beebe residents. Between the Bookends: Barbara Kingsolver s eighth work of fiction, Flight Behavior, (Large Print) takes place in southern Appalachia and is centered around one woman s struggle to understand herself, her desire to move beyond her stifling circumstances, and the life changing effects on her and her surroundings with the discovery of hordes of Monarch Butterflies coming to rest in the forests above her hometown of Feathertown, Tennessee. My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor is a memoir of one of our current Associates of the Supreme Court. She tells us about her difficult childhood; but supported by a resilient family, she pursues her Princeton college degree and Yale law school, graduating with honors. Besides enjoying her story, you will learn much about Puerto Rican culture and challenges of a minority living in the Bronx. Between the Glass Bookends The American Revolution (A Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-first Century) by Grace Lee Boggs Second Honeymoon (a suspense novel) by James Patterson And The Mountains Echoed (Author of The Kite Runner) by Khaled Hosseini

Mann Missive Buckley Kitchen Dish Machine You Made It Happen! 115 donors have contributed or committed gifts totaling $32,420 to the $36,000 needed to purchase and install a new energyefficient and people-friendly dish machine in our kitchen. THANK YOU! We have committed to it and expect it to be installed next week. Stop by and see it sometime. And, enjoy your sparkling table service. You continue to make Mayflower top-flight and a gift to all who live here. Energy Use Help! We have had lower costs for gas and electricity use over the last 18 months because, even though rates have increased a bunch, our utilization has remained low. That has been helped by mild weather during that period. However, we are now in the hot and humid period of the year the corn s gotta grow! Please be aware of your home thermostat setting and use of lights at home and in Mayflower common spaces. Every little bit helps. Computers, Balance, Swimming Now, Watch for Senior Driving Training. There is a good course out there to assist seniors drive more safely. Anne Sunday, Mayflower s Independent Living Activities Coordinator, is making arrangements. Watch for an announcement. Luau.40 Years of Them. Our Food Service staff did us proud again last week as they presented two nights of outstanding foods and Hawaiian-themed décor in the Buckley Dining Room. Even the feral ( wild ) pig smoked and slow-roasted was tender and tasty. I had seconds on the mango chicken and coconut shrimp. Aren t we fortunate?! It is a great way to meet-and-greet and enjoy an extravagant, but inexpensive, night out, right here on campus. What s Next? Watch for Information About Mayflower s Own State Fair. You won t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event in Grinnell again, right here on campus. Tell Your Friends and Family About Harwich Terrace Living. As the result of recent transitions, Mayflower has available four attractive Harwich Terrace homes with a possible fifth one being considered by its current occupant. Check our website (Just search Mayflower Grinnell ), drop me a message, or give me a call (641-236-6151). Senior Living and Healthcare. The July/ August, 2013 edition of Senior Living Executive cited a recent Merrill Lynch/Age Wave study that found Adults, age 45 and older, are seven times more likely to prioritize achieving peace of mind over accumulating wealth (88% and 12%, respectively) in their retirement plans. They share a strong view that retirement is not an end but a beginning, an opportunity for reinvention. What are older adults peace-of-mind concerns? Cost of health care: 37%. Serious health problems: 72%. Being a burden on family: 60%. Outliving assets: 47%. With a 63-year history of providing all these things without a burden on family and without the prospect of being asked to move out when funds are depleted, Mayflower is the best elixir for these concerns! We served our first night of Mayflower Luaus in 1973. In 1989, we expanded to two nights to accommodate the large number of diners. Get this annual middle-of-july celebration on your calendar for next year and invite friends. Bob Mann Executive Director (bmann@mayflowerhomes.com) Remember Mayflower in your will

We celebrate the life of Ray Obermiller who passed away Saturday, July 13 He was 84 years old We celebrate the life of Kay Schallau Walker who passed away Tuesday, July 16 She was 78 years old Open House for New Infusion and Chemotherapy Suite Grinnell Regional Medical Center welcomes the public to view the new chemotherapy and infusion suite, which opened at the end of June. GRMC will host the open house on Tuesday, July 30, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Guests may tour the GRMC Auxiliary Chemotherapy and Infusion Suite, located on the first floor of GRMC near the lab. The new space houses six chemotherapy stations, which doubles the number of patients who may receive treatment, compared to the old chemotherapy room. Mayflower will offer van service from Beebe and Pearson at 3:45 p.m. and will return to Mayflower at 4:45 p.m. SENIOR SUMMER COMPUTER SERIES AT MAYFLOWER Monday & Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m. in the Bistro Word 2010 Basics July 29th & 31st - Cost $69 Get hands on experience and basic skills required to utilize the world s most popular word processing software - Course #CMB 1254 220 Must pre-register with Iowa Valley Continuing Education 641-752-4645 or 1-800-284-4823 Registration forms are available in the Pearson Office For more information contact Jordan Scheibel 641-269-2208 or 641-821-0753

CARFIT Helping Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. - Noon Main Street Parking Lot Carfit was designed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with the AARP, American Occupational Therapy Association, and AAA. Program events are designed to provide a quick but comprehensive check of how the fit of your vehicle affects your driving and adjust your vehicle to your changing needs. A trained professional will ask you simple questions and complete a 12-point CarFit checklist. The entire process takes about 20 minutes, and you leave with recommended car adjustments and adaptations, a list of resources in your area, a goody bag of gifts, and greater peace of mind. THERE ARE NO TESTS AND DRIVERS CANNOT PASS/FAIL! Two lanes of cars will move through the 3 stations at the same time and you may sign up for either lane -- thus, there are two sign-up sheets with time slots. Sign up for a time slot or check out a brochure at Activities Central in Pearson Lobby. Questions? Call Anne Sunday, IL Activities Coordinator at home at 236-9046 or her cell at 319-290-9171 COMING SOON! TAKE THE AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE DATE TBA HELD IN J & B BISTRO Learn proven safety strategies that will keep you safe on the road. After taking the course you may even be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! (Participants should consult their insurance agent for details.) Anne Sunday will take registrations as soon as a date is set.

OPPORTUNITIES GALORE & ALL IN STORE AT OUR 2013 MAYFLOWER STATE FAIR Time is flying and the 2013 edition of our community State Fair offers a multitude of ways to be involved. Check the Entry Form below and fill in all your choices, to make sure you will be a part of the fun and excitement at our spacious Carman Center Fairgrounds. This year we re searching for the Kutest Kid from your old School Pictures from those 1 st thru 3 rd grade photos tucked away in the family album. Entries should be brought to the Photo Envelope @ the Pearson Office and will be returned after the Thursday, August 15 event......... MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY STATE FAIR Sponsored by your Mayflower Resident Association ALL Mayflower Residents & Staff can enter Exhibits Exhibit Entry Forms DUE, MONDAY, AUGUST 12 @ MAYFLOWER OFFICE NAME: ENTRIES Mark all your entries* in the categories on this form (Categories described on State Fair posters @ Mayflower bulletin boards) *Entries in #5 - #8 should not have been entered last year 1. Bars or Cookies 2. Baked Cake or Pie 3. Flower/s or Plant 4. Dry Arrangement 5. Handcraft 6. Heirloom 7. Original Art Work 8. Photography *Share any interesting comments about your entry/ies on the back of this form ** Do you need help getting your exhibit to Carman Center? Yes No Return this form to STATE FAIR Box at Pearson Office by Monday, August 12

Brain Exercises - in the Bistro. John Noer will be offering a variety of pen and paper word games beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the following nights: August 1 & August 8. Senior Education Program: Monday, July 29th - Alissa Van Diest Dietitian, GRMC Intern will present the program. 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. Mayflower Book Club - Fridays in the Game Room No Meetings in July or August - September 20 will be... The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Last Book Club Meeting until September when the time will return to 12:30 p.m. A Second Matter of Balance Class Begins August 6th - Tuesday and Friday afternoons 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Montgomery Lounge. To register please call Janet Buls at 1-800-779-8707. If you have called before and have not heard from Janet, please call again. If you leave a message, please say your name and phone number clearly for the answering machine. Class Times: Tuesday, August 6 Friday, August 9 Tuesday, August 13 Friday, August 16 Tuesday, August 20 Friday, August 23 Tuesday, August 27 Friday, August 30 You should attend if you: Have concerns about falling; Want to improve balance, flexibility & strength; Have fallen in the past; Restrict activities due to fall concerns. Registration Fee: $15.00 - Scholarships available upon request. Sponsored by NE Iowa Area Agency on Aging. This course is open to Mayflower residents and anyone from the Grinnell community! Anne Sunday, IL Activities Coordinator Story Circle will meet Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Montgomery Lounge. You are invited to join Anne Sunday and Warren Reinecke for a Story Circle! Come prepared to share no more than a 10-minute personal story (about yourself or someone you know), or simply listen and enjoy! The August story theme will be: A Story about an Embarrassing Moment.

BREAKFAST BUNCH Saturday, 8:00 a.m. July 20th - Meet in Pearson PIZZA RANCH Sunday, July 28th - Leave Pearson at 6:00 p.m. - Sunday Pizza Party CHUONG GARDEN Sunday, August 4th - Leave Pearson at 6:00 p.m. - Chinese Supper 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. The Mayflower Poetry Club: The Poetry Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the Month - next meeting will be August 12 at 2:15 p.m. in the Game Room Dean Kayser (Audiologist): Independent residents can make an appointment by calling 236-6676. 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 236-6151 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.

Neighborhood groups for meals August 5 Altemeier, Montgomery, Harwich Terrace South August 12 Buckley 1st, Pearson, Harwich Terrace North August 19 Buckley 2nd, Edwards, Harwich Terrace East August 26 Buckley 3rd, Prairie Pointe, Harwich Terrace Southeast Mayflower Treasure Chest for the month of July contains all-metal models built by Gordon Borthwick, designed and constructed in his workshop. On the Podium for the month of August will be Chauvet Cave: The Discovery of the World s Oldest Paintings. Farmers Market in Central Park, Thursday, August 1st, 3:00-6:00 p.m.& Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Fresh produce, delicious baked goods and handmade items! ANYONE INTERESTED IN GOING TO THE STATE FAIR BY BUS... THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Windstar State Fair Express Bus will leave Wal-Mart parking lot at 9:05 a.m. Cost to be dropped off and picked up at North Lot Gate 15: $28.00 Call Windstar, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-494-6378 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS AUGUST 1st More information at Activities Central in the Pearson Lobby