Rick Casel’s (Instructor, BHS) Leadership Class students are shown engaged with puzzles and games with the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa, during the afternoon on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

 

A big Thank You to all the families, friends, residents, tenants, staff, volunteers, churches, businesses, schools, teachers, students, and musicians, who contributed to making our week so enjoyable and memorable for the residents and tenants. Your visits, sharing your gifts and time mean the world to everyone here.

We would like to recognize our amazing volunteers for their continued support and dedication. You truly make a difference! We Thank our volunteers for assisting Activities this week: (Bingo – Villa): Peggy & Tony Althaus, Donna Sieverding, and Mary Sieverding; (Bingo): Laurie Anderson, Jeanne Weber, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, Linda Bennett, with Theresa S. & Joy M. (staff); and (staff): Kindal Klein, Kayla Blaser, Alison Meier, Courtney Maxwell; Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), and Anonymous.

Special thanks with appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Loras Weber. [Loras is the Deacon from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Bellevue, Iowa) who hosted the “Good Friday Passion Service”.]
A Blessed Easter to All with good health, great company and safe travels!

Many thanks with appreciation to the Mennonite Choir (volunteers) for sharing their Easter music with us during this Easter evening.

Thanks to Kindal Klein (Dietary Supervisor) for her assistance with Activities during this past week, etc. Thanks to Judy Manning and 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.

Special Thanks to David Eischeid (volunteer art instructor) for visiting and hosting “Artwork with David” (an artwork class) during the morning on Wednesday and helping our small group of resident/tenant art students unlock their art talents, with assistances by Laurie Anderson (volunteer) and Joy M. (staff).

We are excited to announce Millennium Therapy for providing weekly therapeutic activities to enhance the quality of life by promoting physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Thanks to Kelly O’Donnell (Occupational Therapist) for providing our weekly therapeutic session with the residents exercising during midmorning on Wednesday, with assistances by Theresa S. & Joy M. (staff); and thanks to A.J. Bishop (Physical Therapist) for providing our weekly therapeutic session with the tenants at the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living during the midmorning on Monday.

Thanks to Rick Casel (Instructor, BHS) and his class of students who came for a visit and played various games with the residents and tenants, both inside and outside, during the afternoon on Thursday.

For a more comprehensive listing of upcoming activities and events, visit our website: www.MillValleyCareCenter.com. Click on the “Calendar of Events” or “Activity Newsletter” sections for the latest updates and photos. (Note: All activities, events, and times are subject to change without prior notice.) To confirm the scheduling, one may also call: 563-872-5521. One can also find pictures of the “Happenings/Recap” section of our newsletter or on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MillValleyCareSunriseVilla/.

Thank you again for entrusting us with the care of your loved ones and for your support. It is an honor to serve you. Wishing you and yours, safe travels and a happy life.

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