Laird Keever Oct 19 Shirley Conn Oct 20 Beryl Wellborn Oct 22 Art Strawser Oct 24 Kathy Locey Oct 24 INFORMER Friday, October 16, 2015 Martha Voyles Oct 25 Barb Rosfjord Oct 28 Gail Greenwald Oct 29 Christine Tinker Oct 29 Nancy Hendrickson Oct 30 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: October 20 October 27 Judy Scheer, Retired UCC George Drake, Mayflower Resident Spiritual Care Coordinator Christine Tinker is available 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily and as needed on weekends. Christine takes Wednesday off and emergencies are covered by Len Eberhart. She is available by phone 641-990-9062 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 641-990-3861. 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: Private Vegas (Large Print) by James Patterson (with Maxine Paetro) is the eighth book in his series, The Private Novels. Although Private Jack Morgan spends most of his time in Los Angeles, the location of his lucrative investigation firm, his pursuit of two criminals leads him to Las Vegas. Because of the numerous sub-plots throughout the novel, this book is a page turner and a quick read for a rainy day. Written with attention to historical detail and emotional content, The Boston Girl, a new novel by Anita Diamont, is a moving portrait of a woman s complicated life in 20th century America. It is a fascinating look at a generation of women finding their places in a complicated world. Addie is the daughter of an immigrant family living in the North End of Boston. In 1985 her 22 year old granddaughter asks her, How did you get to be the woman you are today? This book is that entertaining story. (Large Print) New Books: Murder House by James Patterson (David Ellis) - mystery - copyright 2015 Make Me by Lee Child - mystery - copyright 2015 Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks - fiction - copyright 2015 After You by Jojo Moyes - fiction - copyright 2015
Watertower Square Certificate of Occupancy Is Issued! Yesterday, the City of Grinnell completed their inspection of our new Watertower Square residence building and declared it qualified for occupancy. After four years of planning and 15 months of building, this newest independent living option is now available on the Mayflower campus. Residents will start moving in today. By the time I again write this column, we are planning that these people will be Mayflower residents at Watertower Square: Gene & Kathy Herman; Jim & Arloene Yungclas; Catherine Rod; Montie & Suzanne Redenius; Stan & Gail Greenwald; Darwin Kinne & Suzanne Schwengels; Harry & Joanne Bolton; Jo Entwisle; and Chris & Judy Hunter. Welcome! Flu Shots: Are We Good Or What?! The seasonal influenza vaccine has now been administered to 100% of Beebe residents, 98% of eligible Health Center and South Village residents, and 100% of eligible Mayflower staff. We are doing our best to keep this campus well this winter. Now, please go wash your hands again! Dementia Support. According to the Alzheimer Association s 2015 Alzheimer s disease Facts and Figures, one in three seniors will die with some kind of dementia diagnosis. Further, Alzheimer s is the only disease among the top 10 causes of death in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. About 40% of the U.S. population who are 85 or older are dealing with some form of dementia. Given this reality, Mayflower feels an obligation to provide support in this area. Our South Village is the only nursing certified and licensed dementia facility in Poweshiek County. Here are some other examples of our dementia orientation and support: Clergy Support A few years ago, we hosted the Grinnell Ministerial Mann Missive Association s annual geriatrics session here at Mayflower and provided valuable assistance to local clergy in dealing with parishioners who have dementia. Glen Campbell s Journey with Dementia Recently, we showed, (free of charge, including the popcorn and treats!), the recently-released movie, I ll Be Me. It depicts Glen s Good-bye concert tour of 151 shows while he and his family dealt with his dementia. Dr. Robert Bender Likely, Iowa s foremost geriatrician with memory support specialty, Dr. Bender will be on the Mayflower campus to discuss approaches for dealing with people who have dementia. Join us Wednesday, October 28 th ; 7:00pm; Carman Center (second floor of Health Center). Mayflower Healthcare Over the years, a number of Mayflower and community residents have moved from independent living homes to our healthcare support. Because of the expertise we have developed over the years through the operation of the South Village, numerous Mayflower staff administrators, nurses, aides, activity staff, social worker, spiritual care coordinator have developed expertise in providing support to people with different forms of dementia. Anecdote: A few years ago, a family asked us for support for a loved one who was diagnosed with a form of dementia. This person was living in another senior living community. The family was told that the facility was not able to provide healthcare assistance to this person. The party moved to Mayflower and thrived in our South Village for a number of years. In the words of Betty Friedan, Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength. Bob Mann, Executive Director (bmann@mayflowerhomes.com)
UnLOCKIN LOCKING the Power of Philanthropy SESSION #2 WHAT IS BETTER THAN CASH? You are invited to Mayflower Community s series, Unlockin locking the Power of Philanthropy, which continues on October 21st and October 30th with a look at ideas for making gifts to your favorite charitable organizations without using your checkbook, a credit card, or cash. Doug Lockin, CPA, Mayflower Community s gift planning expert, will share ideas for alternative forms of giving to the causes you care about most. Doug will review two main ideas: how to save taxes giving assets other than cash, and creative plans that allow you to use cash and other assets in non-traditonal ways. Doug s presentations begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st or 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30th. Both will be presented informally in the J & B Bistro and last less than one hour. Come early and stay after for refreshments and conversation. Contact Doug (515.210.6003 or lockin.dr@msn.com) with any questions about the subject matter. An RSVP is appreciated, but not required, contact Janet Neff in our office at 641.236.6151 or jneff@mayflowerhomes.com.
Mayflower Matinee Movies 2:00 p.m. - Fridays in Kiesel Theater October 16- Notting Hill - Every man s dream comes true for William Thacker, an unsuccessful Notting Hill bookstore owner, when Anna Scott, the world s most beautiful woman and best-liked actress, enters his shop. Starring Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant & Richard McCabe. Rated PG-13 for sexual content & brief strong language - 124 Minutes - Comedy/Drama/Romance. October 23- St. Vincent - A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy & Naomi Watts. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including sexual content, alcohol & tobacco use, and for language - 102 Minutes - Comedy/Drama. Book Club: in the Game Room at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16 the book is The Long Way Home by Louise Penny. Great Courses on DVD: Friday, October 16 in the Kiesel Theater at 7:00. Senior Education Program on Monday, October 19 at 10:00 at Drake Community Library will be What s New at GRMC with Todd Linden, president and CEO, GRMC. The Town Meeting of the Mayflower Residents Association will be held on Monday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carman Center. All are encouraged to attend. Lyceum Program: on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Carman Center will be Rotary experiences in South Africa by Jo & Dan Becker. The Forum: on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Montgomery Lounge - Mary Abrahamson, director of the Station Clubhouse will present an Overview of the Station Clubhouse. Prominent Des Moines Geriatric Psychiatrist to Speak at Mayflower - The Grinnell community is invited to hear one of Iowa s leading geriatric psychiatrists, Robert Bender, MD. Dr. Bender will be speaking on Best Approaches in Caring for and Behavior Management of Individuals with Dementia. Dr. Bender attended St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. John s Mercy Medical Center also in St. Louis. He currently practices at Geriatric Medicine in West Des Moines and at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. The event will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Mayflower Community s Carman Center, 2 nd floor of the Health Center, 600 Park Street. Refreshments will be available prior to the presentation.
CURRENT RESIDENTS SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF WATERTOWER SQUARE BUILDING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 4:00 PM Enter Watertower Square through the front door on Broad Street or via the tunnel at the Crossing, lower level Pearson Mayflower residents will be acting as station hosts to direct you to and around the building The elevator will be in operation, driven by resident-chauffeur, Howard Raffety! Refreshments available on the garage level and in the first floor lounge area Wear good walking shoes The Health Center Activity Department would greatly appreciate your assistance in transporting Health Center residents to the Watertower Square open house on Friday, October 23 beginning at 3:00. Please call Tracy at 236-6151 ext. 231. Thank you in advance for helping make it possible for our residents to see this lovely new building.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING LEGACY TOURS AND HAWKEYE STAGES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 3:30 p.m. in J&B LOUNGE REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED Come meet Don Wurtzel of Legacy Tours & Cathy Rickers of Hawkeye Stages Don and Cathy will make a short presentation about our upcoming trip Christmas at Amana on Saturday, December 5. This will be followed by a Question & Answer time. They also invite residents to join in an occasion of sharing and receiving information about ideas for other places people might want to travel in 2016. This is your opportunity to help brainstorm and plan future trips! Mayflower Community - An Amana Christmas! Saturday, December 5, 2015 8:00 a.m - Depart Mayflower Aboard A Luxury Motorcoach 9:00 a.m - Arrive at Tanger Outlet Mall in Williamsburg for self-directed Christmas shopping. The Mall is providing discount booklets for each traveler!! Shuttle service available. Employees are welcome to come also! 11:00 a.m. - Depart the Mall and make your way to the Amana Colonies. Today the Colonies are holding their pre-christmas Celebration, offering extra opportunities to shop, enjoy holiday decorations and much more!! Enjoy lunch on your own at any of Amana s eateries. Depart at 1:30 p.m. for a 2:00 p.m. - Performance of Nuncrackers at the Old Creamery Theatre. The Little Sisters of Hoboken from Nunsense are back to put their spin on the Holidays! Reverend Mother and her crew will provide Christmas music and more laughs than you can shake a candy cane at. Rated G. 4:30 p.m. Dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn. Enjoy a wonderful family-style meal of Fried Chicken, Oven Baked Steak or Smoked Ham accompanied by the Inn s delicious salads, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, sauerkraut, bread and of course - pie with ice cream! Gluten free menu available. 6:00 p.m. - Depart for home. Settle back in your seat on our luxurious motorcoach for a relaxed ride back to Mayflower. Cost - $115.00 which includes Theater Ticket/Family Style Buffet Meal/Transportation/All Taxes & Tips. Registration/Payment Deadline - November 15. Please make checks payable to Legacy Tours and give to Anne Sunday (M3) by November 15. Invite family and friends to join you! For more information contact Activities Coordinator Anne Sunday 236-9041
BREAKFAST BUNCH Saturday, 8:00 a.m. October 17 - Meet in Pearson DINE OUT ON SUNDAY NIGHTS - CARPOOL LEAVES AT 5:30 P.M. October 18 - Chuong Garden October 25 - Casa Margaritas Join us for good food and good fellowship! MAYFLOWER BELL CHOIR Monday, at 1:00 p.m. Health Center Conference Room WEEKLY WALKING GROUP WITH GEORGIA Meet at the Obermiller Center on Wednesday & Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. EVERY MONDAY - 2:00 p.m. TABLE TENNIS in Sports Room. LL HC - men s EVERY WEDNESDAY- 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, November 6. Please call Myrt at ext. 210 to make an appointment, or call Dr. Rayburn s office at 236-0309 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 November 9 at 2:15 in the Bistro. 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.
Neighborhood groups for meals October 19 Buckley 2nd, Pearson, Harwich Terrace Southeast October 26 Buckley 3rd, Edwards, Harwich Terrace South November 2 Altemeier, Prairie Pointe, Harwich Terrace North November 9 Buckley 1st, Montgomery, Harwich Terrace East November 16 Buckley 2nd, Pearson, Harwich Terrace Southeast November 23 Buckley 3rd, Edwards, Harwich Terrace South Mayflower Treasure Chest: The Treasure Chest for the month of October is Mary Ogata s collection of Native American Art. Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee is missing. If you have this book & have finished reading it please return to Pearson. Missing Projectors - Two projectors were donated to Mayflower and neither can be found. If you have any knowledge of their whereabouts please contact Erin or Jack at 236-6151. The Mayflower Health Center and Beebe Activity Department is planning a trip to the Old Creamery Theatre on Thursday, November 5 th for the 2:00 p.m. performance of The Church Basement Ladies in The Last (Potluck) Supper, a musical inspired by the books of Janet Letnes, Martin and Suzann Nelson. Written by Greta Grosch, with music and lyrics by Drew Jansen. Tickets are $30.00, unless we are able to get a group of fifteen or more for a discount price of $26.00 a ticket. If seats are available, independent residents may ride on the HC van. Otherwise, independent residents may need to carpool. The van will leave at 11:30 a.m. and return after the show. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please call 236-6151 for Tracy Woolfolk at ext. 231 or Chery Nelson at ext. 253. Those lovable Church Basement Ladies are back, one last time, for the last (potluck) supper! Lots of flashbacks, hilarity, and brand new musical numbers! A couple of Mayflower residents would like to encourage other residents to regularly wear nametags. They have experimented with a product shown above to affix the magnetic name tag on the back of home exit doors as a reminder. Purchased at the local Ace Hardware store, it is a Sawtooth Sticky Nail made by Command, selling for $6.00, which comes with stabilizer strips for hanging on the door. Try it! Bob Mann on behalf of two Mayflower residents. We ll all be needing help with names... Hangers for magnetic name tags which can be fixed to home exit doors as a reminder to wear them regularly can be purchased at the local Ace Hardware store. Called Sawtooth Sticky Nail made by Command R. The adhesive strips to attach them are made by 3M and do not damage the door - follow instructions but clean the area with just water, not alcohol. The sell for $6.00 but 10% discount will be given to group orders. If you re interested call Netia Worley or Velna Kolodziej.