Neighborhood Groupings - Mondays at 12:00 p.m. in Buckley Dining Hall May 7 Buckley 1st, Watertower 2 & 3, Harwich Terrace South

May 14 Harwich Terrace Southeast, Watertower 1, Buckley 3

May 21 Harwich Terrace East, Pearson, Montgomery, Buckley 2

May 28 Altemeier, Edwards, Harwich Terrace North

INFORMER Friday, May 4, 2018

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.

May 8 Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, First Presbyterian Church Bell Choir will perform “Dona Nobis Pacem”

May 15 Rev. Sallie Verrette, Mayflower Resident

Spiritual Care Coordinator Christine Tinker is available 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily and as needed on weekends. Christine takes Wednesday off and emergencies are covered by Len Eberhart. Christine 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 & Wednesdays and available by phone 641-990-3861. Len’s ministry is primarily with the Beebe residents.

Health Center Worship Service Sundays, 10:00 am, in the Carman Center.

May Birthdays

1st Stan Greenwald 9th Sandy Moffett 17th Carolyn Runyan

5th Dorothy Anderson 13th Lois Rhinehart 21st Doug Cameron

Diana Long 15th Marilyn Schuler 22nd Kathleen Herman

Sig Barber Phyllis Wood 23rd JoAnn Britton

7th Gayle Strickler, Jr. 16th Beverly Rankin 24th Linda Myren

8th Jan Williams Jim Ahrens 25th Dorothy Christinson

Wilma Graden 17th Bill Arms 26th Dwayne Hentzel

Jim McIlrath Joanne Bunge

Thank-You Letter. MICA (Mid-Iowa

Community Action, Inc.) recently sent the

Mayflower Residents Association an

appreciation letter for 321 pounds of food

donated in honor of Ariel Lepito’s 23rd

birthday. She is our Grinnell College

graduate intern who has been living on

campus for the last year. This meaningful

gesture, demonstrating how much residents

have enjoyed Ariel, was organized by

Katherine and Kent McClelland.

Walkers and Pushers. In a previous edition

of The Informer, there was a request by

Chery Nelson, Mayflower’s Activities

Director, for volunteers to walk or push

Mayflower residents around campus. It was

accompanied by a clever poem by Netia

Worley who is committed to this concept as

the result of her own service in this

capacity. With the nice weather upon us,

this can be a “win-win”…good for you and

good for a less-abled resident. Please let

Chery know if you can help.

Wellness Resource. Some time ago, we

worked with one of our physical therapists

to take on part-time duties as our Wellness

Coordinator. Because that arrangement is

not working, we have decided to part ways.

At this time, no member of staff has

wellness expertise or responsibilities. We

are working on an alternative, which we

will announce when available.

Beebe Water Heater. You have probably

observed the abstract art painted on the

outside brick near the Beebe building

entrance. Actually, it is solidified seepage as

the result of a leaking water heater on the

second floor above it. That unit broke

down about four weeks ago. Our Facilities

staff has kept it limping along to meet

Beebe’s second-floor hot water needs until a

new one could be manufactured in Atlanta.

That new water heater has now been

installed. Soon, we will begin rebuilding

the water-damaged inside ceiling and wall at

the Beebe entrance…and cleaning up the

outside brick!

Fellowship of Givers. The Mayflower

Foundation Board of Directors hosted their

10th

anniversary dinner for Mayflower

donors on April 25th

. 143 guests were

served a choice of pecan-crusted tilapia or

lemon chicken breast. Besides the

conviviality of friends connecting and new

folks meeting, the evening was punctuated

by 10 examples of giving that have

significantly enhanced Mayflower living

and healthcare. Yet another rose, “Paint

the Town Rose” by Easy Elegance, will be

planted near the north end of Mayflower

Lane in commemoration of these

supporters.

More Giving. Members of the Ripley

United Church of Christ of Traer have

produced 20 quilts gifted to Mayflower’s

healthcare as lap blankets for residents.

This is a timely gift as the theme of May 10th

Ladies Tea is “Quilts.” Marilyn Schuler will

be presenting the program.

Something to Contemplate. Letter to an

individual from the South Carolina

Department of Social Services: “Your food

stamps will be stopped effective March 1992

because we received notice that you passed

away. May God bless you. You may

reapply if there is a change in your

circumstances.”

Bob Mann, Executive Director

Mann Missive

UPCOMING EVENTS

Roll-Out of the Mayflower Online Directory Friday, May 4, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Carman Center (more info under Mayflower Activities)

Trip to Arbor Lake Saturday, May 5: Lester leaves Beebe Circle at 9:30 a.m.

Memorial for Ruth Greenwald Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in the Carman Center

Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Buckley Dining Room (see information under Mayflower Activities)

SE*ED Senior Education Program Mondays at 10 a.m. Drake Community Library May 7: The Manhattan Project, with Richard Raridon; May 14: The World of Stock Trading with Mark Montgomery

Mayflower Bell Choir Mondays at 1:00 p.m. HC Conference Room

Women’s Table Tennis Mondays at 4:00 p.m. in the Irene & Vic Table Tennis Center

Younger Next Year Mondays & Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Table Tennis Center

Armchair Travel 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the Kiesel Theater

The FORUM Tuesday, May 8, 2-3:30 p.m. in Kiesel Theater: Grinnell’s Mayor Dan Agnew

Bucket Courses Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Drake Community Library: May 9:

Ansel Adams with Sig Barber

Game Night Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Anchor Room – free ice cream.

Lyceum Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Carman Center. May 10: Too Many Strings Band;

May 17: Big Band Music from Frank Heath and the Basement Brass

Koffee & Konversation Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in Buckley Dining Room

Music in the Carman Center Friday, May 11 at 3:30pm: Country Music with Neal Hewitt

Informer Deadline Monday, May 14 at 4 p.m.; email: ehaas@mayflowerhomes.com

Southern Shrimp Boil Thursday, May 17 at 5 p.m. in Buckley Dining Room

Chair Yoga will begin again Tuesday, May 22 at 11 in Montgomery Lounge. Stay tuned.

Trip to Neal Smith Sunday, June 3: Lester leaves Beebe Circle at 1:00 p.m.

Book Club NO May meeting; Friday, June 15 at 1pm in Game Room: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Everyone is welcome!

Chat with Ariel Saturday, June 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the Buckley Patio A new Podiatrist, Dr. Siebrecht, will visit the Health Center on Tuesday, May 29. For an appointment, please call Myrt at 236-6151 ext. 210. He will come about every 10 weeks.

MRA Movie Matinees

are over for the season

and will resume with

another great line-up

starting in September.

Please join us for a Saturday, May 5, at 4:30 pm, in Buckley Dining Room

Mint Juleps and Kentucky Fare will be served at no charge

Live action & race in the Bistro at 5:30 pm - $1 bets

Prizes for outstanding Derby Hats So, go get your ribbons, your bows, &

your flamingos, & show some hattitude!

Hosted by Suzanne Schwengels & Darwin Kinne

MAYFLOWER ACTIVITIES

The remaining Lyceums are as follows:

May 10 - Too Many Strings Band

May 17 - Big Band Music from Frank Heath and the Basement Brass

Lyceum resumes on September 6, 2018. See you then!

Mindfulness & Nature Series -- Time in Nature Has Healing & Restorative Power

Physical activity. Beautiful Scenery. Who doesn’t like the occasional hike in the great

outdoors? And when you add a little extra awareness to the experience, your outing can

benefit both your body and your mind!

Hiking/walking with friends while enjoying great conversation is fun! But unless we make a

conscious effort to stop every now and again and really pay attention to where we are and

what we’re doing, we can miss a tremendous amount. Stopping and consciously engaging our

senses (look, listen and savor the silence, smell, taste, touch) when out walking not only calms

and grounds us—but it also deepens our connection to the natural world.

1. Trip to Arbor Lake

Saturday, May 5--Lester Bus leaves 9:30 am Beebe Circle

• Bird Watching

• Mindful Walk

• Sit on a Bench or Bring a Chair and a Book

• Savor the Silence or Chat with a Friend. Your Choice

Sign-up sheets are in Buckley 2 entrance and Pearson Lobby--or contact Anne Sunday.

Water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended. Ariel is driving and will help fold up

and store walkers. Back before Mayflower noon meal. 2. Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Learning Center

Sunday, June 3, Lester Bus Leaves Beebe Circle at 1:00pm

• Ranger Talk (Kieran Bowie) at 2pm in Butterfly Garden

• Visitor Center Film (Return to Wildness) and Exhibits; View Prairie and Wildflowers

through Large Plate Glass Window

• Mindful Walk or Hike—two paved trails (1/2 mile and 2 mile)

• Box Lunch—indoor and outdoor picnic areas

• Ride Lester Bus through the Wildlife Refuge before departing

The Ranger recommends the following:

• Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toed shoes

• Apply sunscreen and insect repellant (sunglasses and hat too)

• Bring necessary precautions if allergic to bee stings or certain plants

• Bring your own water (tho’ drinking fountain & vending machines available in center)

• Visitors must clean up their own trash by bringing bags to take it home and dispose

Transportation fee for out-of town trips—$10 Box lunch price. Sign up in Pearson Lobby

or contact Anne Sunday. Registration/Payment Deadline: Sunday, May 27

MAYFLOWER ACTIVITIES

Come see the recent additions to the

Caulkins Crossing. Located at the tunnels

crossing below the Pearson building circle

drive, this area is worth a walk/see.

Roll-Out of the Mayflower Online Directory TODAY

Friday, May 4, from 2:30 to 4:00pm at the Carman Center

Students will demonstrate the directory at 2:30.

Personal assistance with getting set up on your devices until 4 pm.

Bring all portable CHARGED-UP internet devices: phones, tablets and laptops.

Come with a PASSWORD chosen that you have written down at home.

It needs to be at least six characters with at least one letter, one number, and

one special character (like a punctuation mark).

Questions? Call the McClellands at 236-7002

MAYFLOWER ACTIVITIES

Final lecture in the 2017-18 Bucket Course series is on photographer Ansel

Adams, presented by Sig Barber, emeritus professor of German at Grinnell

College. The class will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, at

Drake Community Library. Admission is free; advance registration not necessary.

Thursday, May 17th

Social Hour 5pm

5:30pm Dinner Buckley Patio & Dining Room

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Dig In! Fresh Boiled Shrimp ~ Potatoes ~ Sweet Corn

Cole Slaw ~ Garlic Rolls ~ Dessert

$12.00 Residents Only

BIG BAND TRIBUTE Music by Frank Heath &

Prairie Jewel Dixieland Band

Reservations due by Monday, May 14th

BETWEEN THE BOOKENDS

Accidental Heroes by Danielle Steel is a suspense story. Two planes have just departed for San Francisco from John F. Kennedy airport. At a security checkpoint, TSA agent Bernice Adams finds a postcard of the Golden Gate Bridge bearing an ambiguous message. Who left the postcard behind and what exactly does the message mean? The focus turns to the flight with Helen Smith as its senior pilot. Helen's military service has been exemplary but her husband's death in Iraq was more than anyone should bear. A major film star is on board. So is an off-duty pilot who has just lost his forty-year career. So is a distraught father, traveling with the baby son he has abducted from his estranged wife. Someone

on Helen's plane is planning something terrible. Passengers, crew, and experts on the ground become heroes out of necessity to try to avert tragedy at the eleventh hour.

New Library Acquisitions:

Theft by Finding by David Sedaris

Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

End Game by David Baldacci LP

On the Podium: Wisdom by Andrew Zuckerman -- MRA Librarian: Robin Estes

Dorothy Ruth Greenwald, who passed away Sunday, April 22, at the age of 90

Janice Jolene “Jo” Freese, who passed away Monday, April 23, at the age of 84

David Turner, who passed away Thursday, May 5, at the age of 61

David Turner died peacefully on Thursday May 3, 2018 in the

A memorial service for Ruth Greenwald will be Saturday, May 5, at 2pm in the

Carman Center, with reception to follow. There will be a private committal service.

An open house in memory of Phyllis Christiansen will be held in the Bistro on

Friday, June 1. Saturday, June 2, there will be a memorial for Kenneth Christiansen

at Grinnell College in Grinnell House. Times for these events to be announced.