INFORMER Friday, November 16, 2018 State Streeters Step-Out One of our Mayflower Community neighborhoods of independent living residents calls itself the “State Street Gang.” This is comprised of the 32 residents who live in the 19 Harwich Terrace patio homes near Grinnell’s State Street south and east of our Health Center -- named “Harwich Terrace” because the Mayflower ship sailed to America from the port of Harwich, England and the first homes on Park Street were built on sloped land; “Patio Homes” because all of these contiguous and free-standing homes have shared highly sound-proofed walls but are not duplexes, as they have all been custom-built to a high standard of construction. Therefore, “patio,” as their residents can step outside into or onto their own space without using the front door. This self-named gang of folks living in the State Street area has, for years, viewed themselves a community within a community. They have shared progressive dinners, social events, outdoor croquet, and holiday celebrations. Recently, they decided it was time for a progressive dinner. The event included an “open containers” feature on the patio of Sig and Judi Barber and several courses at various homes, topped off with a Nancy Reinecke 80th birthday cake produced by extreme baker, Joyce Wubbels. “Open containers?” Fortunately, all can WALK home! Oh, what fun at Mayflower! -- Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director Documentary & Discussion: Healthy Aging Tuesday, November 20, 7 pm, Kiesel Theater The sixth documentary in Nashville Public Television's Aging Matters series examines broadly the pursuit of health and well-being as we age. What is it about age that changes how we understand health? Two thirds of Medicare beneficiaries live with more than one chronic disease. Join us for a 30-minute DVD & a discussion led by Harley Henry.
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INFORMER Friday, November 16, 2018
State Streeters Step-Out
One of our Mayflower Community neighborhoods of independent living residents calls
itself the “State Street Gang.” This is comprised of the 32 residents who live in the 19
Harwich Terrace patio homes near Grinnell’s State Street south and east of our Health
Center -- named “Harwich Terrace” because the Mayflower ship sailed to America from
the port of Harwich, England and the first homes on Park Street were built on sloped
land; “Patio Homes” because all of these contiguous and free-standing homes have shared
highly sound-proofed walls but are not duplexes, as they have all been custom-built to a
high standard of construction. Therefore, “patio,” as their residents can step outside into
or onto their own space without using the front door.
This self-named gang of folks living in the State
Street area has, for years, viewed themselves
a community within a community. They have
shared progressive dinners, social events,
outdoor croquet, and holiday celebrations.
Recently, they decided it was time for a
progressive dinner. The event included an
“open containers” feature on the patio of Sig
and Judi Barber and several courses at various
homes, topped off with a Nancy Reinecke
80th birthday cake produced by extreme
baker, Joyce Wubbels. “Open containers?”
Fortunately, all can WALK home!
Oh, what fun at Mayflower! -- Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
Documentary & Discussion: Healthy Aging
Tuesday, November 20, 7 pm, Kiesel Theater
The sixth documentary in Nashville Public Television's Aging Matters series examines
broadly the pursuit of health and well-being as we age. What is it about age that changes
how we understand health? Two thirds of Medicare beneficiaries live with more than
one chronic disease. Join us for a 30-minute DVD & a discussion led by Harley Henry.
Mayflower Hosts the Chamber Ambassadors
On Tuesday, November 13, The Mayflower Community hosted the Grinnell Area
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. They toured newly-remodeled spaces: The
Pearson business offices and conference room, the Caulkins Crossing, the Dawson Guest
Room, the Pearson/Buckley tunnel, and the apartment home of Alicemary Borthwick. On
the way, they spent time in the resident-operated Mini-Gift Shop and the warm and
beautiful Buckley Dining Room, hearing Director of Food Services, Scott Gruhn, describe
plans for all new “Open Dining.”
-- Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director
THANKSGIVING DINNER Thursday, November 22, at 12 noon Buckley Dining Room
Please make reservations with Food Service by
noon on Monday, November 19. Cost is $12.
Menu includes: Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy, Corn, Squash and Apples, Dinner Roll,
Cranberry Salad, Fruit Salad, & Pie.
November Birthdays
1st Sue Drake 4th Sue Chasins 18th John Sadler 1st Wilma Vosburg 4th Connie Walton 18th Jeananne Schild 1st Debi Olson 5th John Mutti 21st Wendell Sleeuwenhoek 2nd Esther Adkins 7th Russ Schuchmann 22nd Delores Montgomery 2nd Don Beach 9th Paul Munyon 23rd Betty Moffett 3rd Greg Buntz 13th Chris Hunter 24th Kathleen Heffner 3rd Carmen Raffety 14th Dorothy Martinek 25th Elaine White 3rd John Graves 17th Jack Gustafson 25th Stanley Swann
December Birthdays
1st Roger Long 14th Dick Schild 20th Gerald Adams 1st Dona Emmert 16th Margery Graves 21st Jenny Erickson 7th Mary Schuchmann 17th Lorna Caulkins 24th Betty Anne Francis
8th Gaye Van Hamme 19th Netia Worley 25th Jim Dimit 29th Verlene Mitchell
MRA Movie Matinees
Saturdays at 2 pm in Kiesel Theater
November 17: The Greatest Showman
2017 Rated PG 1hr 45m
Behind "The Greatest Show on Earth" was one of history's
greatest showmen, P.T. Barnum. This musical biopic
centers on Barnum's creation of the three-ring circus and
his infatuation with Swedish songbird Jenny Lind.
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams,
Rebecca Ferguson
November 24: The Dressmaker
2015 Not Rated 1hr 59m
Accused of murder when she was a child, a dressmaker
(Kate Winslet) returns to her small Australian town to
seek revenge on the locals who did her wrong.
Cast: Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth
Mayflower Musicians Wanted
We are gathering musicians of all persuasions to help create a program for the Lyceum
on March 14th. We would like to have singers and anyone who plays an instrument,
solo or with others. You do not need to be perfect; you just need to be willing! The
Bell Choir will play several songs, and we want to fill out the rest of the evening with
a variety of musical offerings. If you would like to be included in this evening of music,
contact Karen Phillips by calling 236-8114 or by emailing: [email protected]
Grinnell College Basketball Games
Johnny Khuu will be driving Lester the Bus, leaving from Pearson Circle 30 minutes
before the start of each game. Please sign up at the Activities Desk in Pearson Lobby.
Men's Basketball Games: Women's Basketball Games:
Nov 25, Sun, 1pm (Wright State Lake) Nov 17, Sat., 3pm (Waldorf)
A Season of Thanksgiving and Remembrance November 27- January 1
Once again, the holidays are upon us. The supposedly joyous stretch of time, in which we prepare for the Christmas Season which begins with the 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, through New Years can be a festive time for many. But for others, it can be difficult with a certain amount of anxiety, fear, loss by death, divorce, illness, separation or the return of feelings of loneliness from past losses. It happens to all of us and the Spiritual Care team invites you to acknowledge with thanks those who have blessed your life, and whom you miss at this season through death or separation. A tree will be placed outside the Fireside Room near the Memorial Book. Mayflower residents and staff are invited to create a star ornament (materials provided) in honor or in remembrance of a person or persons or a beloved animal in their life whom they miss at this Season. We recognize that all losses are painful and you may wish for simply a decorated star without a name as a way to acknowledge any loss you have experienced that still gives you pain. The stars are symbolic of:
o Those persons who have touched our lives with the gifts of love, wisdom, and companionship.
o Animals who have blessed our lives. o Personal losses such as miscarriage, divorce,
unemployment, physical changes, broken relationships, or any loss that causes you pain.
We hope this simple act will aid in healing the many losses that often fill our thoughts during this season of the year. The stars may be taken home after the chapel service on January 1, 2019.
New Library Acquisitions:
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult LP
Dark Money by Jane Mayer
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
On the Podium: 102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell —Robin Estes
Winter can bring social isolation. Looking for a way to beat the winter blahs? Going to a new group activity is much better than hibernating!
SIX-WEEK COURSE
Wine and Writing Monday Nights, 7:00-8:15 pm
Buckley Dining Room—Cost: $8 for the Course
January 7 through February 11
A variety of beverages will be available each week
Initial meeting will be in Buckley Dining Room on January 7.
Betty Moffett will give an introduction along with
gentle guidelines for writing short stories.
Participants will be invited to commit to a small group of 4 to 6 persons who will meet in the Game Room, J&B, Anchor Room and Bistro on five more Monday evenings. The purpose of the group is to offer gentle, cooperative, supportive listening to stories written at home by group members. They may be stories they remember about themselves, about someone else, stories they invent, or a series of vignettes that their kids or friends might enjoy having. Each week two group members who are willing are invited to bring a story, making copies available for all in their group. Those who volunteer to read aloud will receive feedback from the group. This is not criticism but reaction and response. If appropriate, the writer may wish to revise the story at home. Weekly readings should be no longer than 15-20 minutes. Registration Deadline is December 14. To sign up, call the kitchen at ext. 216 or email [email protected]. For more information contact: