Bellevue High School Cheer Leaders are shown performing (before an audience of tenants and staff) at the at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Bellevue, Iowa, during the morning on Friday, September 29, 2024.

Thanks to Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris” for/with the tenants at the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (SVAL) and the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) during the evening-time on Sunday and Tuesday.

Special Thanks with appreciation to Coach Heather Merrick (Bellevue High School) with her Cheerleaders: Jordan Hennings, Brooke Bowman, Brooklin Kurt, Addison Kilcoyne, Macie Harris, and Brooklyn Riggs for sharing and demonstrating their “Bellevue Homecoming Cheers” (Football Game) for the residents (at the MVCC) and tenants (at the SVAL), and handing out sparkling silver-colored beads and sparkling royal blue colored beads to the residents and tenants during the morning on Friday!  Congratulations to a Homecoming win!

Thanks to Vincent S. and Marlyce T. (tenants, volunteers), and Linda Bennett (family/volunteer) for hosting the game of “Dominoes” during the afternoon on Friday.  “Ice Cream Sundaes” were served after the games.

Thanks to Marlyce T. (tenant, volunteer) for leading the Rosary prayers (at the SVAL) for the Catholic tenants on Sunday midmornings during this month.

“Coffee, Rolls, and Conversation” was enjoyed by the tenants and families (at the SVAL) during Sunday morning.

Thanks to Mary Jo Konrardy (volunteer/staff at the SVAL) for hosting “Bingo with MaryJo” with the tenants during the afternoon on Sunday.

“Exercises with Reminisce” was held with the residents during the morning on Monday.

Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for hosting “Euchre Games” at the MVCC during the afternoon on Monday.

Games were held with the tenants during the afternoon of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Special Thanks to Rita Miller, Linda Bennett, and Sandra Mueller (volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games” with the tenants (at the SVAL), held during the afternoon on Tuesday.

“Outside Porch” and “Under the Gazebo” were held with the residents and their families during the days of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Special Thanks to Carol Eischeid (volunteers), and Betty Bakey, Linda Bennett, and Lynn Muhlenhaupt (family/volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday.  “Ice Cream Sundaes” was after the Bingo Games at the MVCC and with the tenants (at the SVAL).

Thanks to Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), Laura and Jr. Steines (volunteers), [with special guest Deacon Stan Upah (Rev. Andy’s Dad)] for hosting the Catholic Mass and Communion Service (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Thursday.  Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for reciting the Rosary prayers.  Thanks to Laura Steines(volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to tenants and residents.

“Exercise & Reminisce with Restorative” was held with the residents during the morning on Thursday.

Thanks to the Linda Bennett (family/volunteer) and Megan Meier (staff /volunteer) for hosting “Under The Shade Trees”, with folding chairs, beverages, relaxing atmosphere, and stimulating  conversations with the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Thursday.

“National Cinnamon Roll Day” was honored and enjoyed by the residents and tenants during the evening time on Thursday.

Special Thanks to Theresa Schwager, Susan Eversole, Jillian Kueter, Season Kutsch, Jill Herrig, Alison Meier, Megan Meier, Melissa Koch, Kayla Blaser, MaryJo Konrardy, Maddie Bush, Kindal Klein, Courtney Maxwell, CNAs, John Rubel, and all the other involved unnamed staff and volunteers for assisting Activities during this past week.

Thanks to all the volunteers for being awesome.  Sheila Hunter for the huge basket of homemade cards for the residents, tenants and goodies filled basket for the staff.  Anonymous for their donations of items during this past week.  Thanks to everyone for their assistance and support with all the “individualized” activities/events during this past week.

 

Upcoming Events: Highlights (Tentative)

 

For a more detailed listing of the Activities, check out the calendar of events on our website newsletter. See URL:  www.MillValleyCareCenter.com

Photos may be found at both: the “Happenings” section of our newsletter; and the “Photos” section of our Facebook page.  See URL:  www.facebook.com/MillValleyCareSunriseVilla/

* (All Activities/Events/Times are subject to change without notice.)

To check our schedule, one may also call 563-872-5521,