Joseph Klein (volunteer/left ) is shown assisting Kindal Klein (Dietary Supervisor) with the grilled beef hotdogs for the Coronado Car Club Parking Lot Party at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa, during the afternoon on Wednesday, August 6, 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! (Catholic Service at SVAL): Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), with Judy Moran, Jr. & Laura Steines, Kristi Carrier, Julie Mueller, Maryetta Lampe, Louren and Jacob Till (Jacob – Marquette Catholic Music Director K-12 Music) playing the piano. Bingo (at MVCC): (volunteers) Carol Eischeid, Steve Junk, Jeanne Weber, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, Linda Bennett, Laurie Anderson, Maryetta Lampe, with Theresa S. (staff) and Joy M. (staff). Kayla Blaser, Alison Meier, Courtney Maxwell, Season Kutsch, Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), and Anonymous. Thanks to the faithful Dominoes volunteers: Vincent Schmidt, Merle Kilburg, and Marlyce Tebbe.
Thanks to Tessa (St. Croix Hospice) for hosting a “fresh Lemonade stand” educational presentation called, “When Life Hands You Lemons”, – educating on the signs that hospice may be a benefit (to you or your loved one.)
Chef Kevin Hebert (HealthCare of Iowa) arrived and prepared breakfast for the tenants (at the SVAL), where they enjoyed a full array of goodness! He then presented a food demonstration (at the MVCC) for the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Tuesday. Sampling all the great foods and desserts was great, as All were Yummy!
Thanks to 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 A.J. Bishop (Physical Therapist) and to our guest, Angie (Occupational Therapist Assistant) for providing our weekly therapeutic session with the residents exercising (at MVCC) during the midmorning on Wednesday, with 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 (SVAL) during the midmorning on Monday.
Thanks to David Eischeid (volunteer art instructor) and Mary Kubik (volunteer assisting Dave) for visiting and hosting “Artwork with David and Mary” (an artwork class), and Laurie Anderson (volunteer assisting the residents) during the morning on Wednesday, and helping our small group of resident/tenant art students unlock their art talents, with Joy M. (staff).
Special Thanks with appreciation to Colleen Herman and Lonnie Herman and all the members/volunteers of the “Coronado Car Club”, who drove/parked/displayed their model/vintage cars to the front of the MVCC parking lot during the afternoon on Wednesday. It was a Parking Lot Party filled with food, fun, and a variety of cars. All cars were welcome. Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks were provided under the three beautiful canopies/tents under the shade trees with folding chairs. There are many involved people to thank for this remarkable/wonderful event. Sherri Noonan (2017 Buick Cascada), Mark Noonan (1940 Chevy Coupe), Mike Noonan (1974 Super Beetle), John Gephart (1940 Chevy), Kenny Till (2005 Cobra), Colleen Herman (1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo), Connie Herman (1987 Chevrolet Corvette), Art & Jody Brandenburg (1967 Chevrolet Chevelle), Ron & Beth Kasemodel (2014 Ruby Red Ford Mustang), Chuck Burnett (1989 Ford Mustang Convertible), Linda & Greg Snyder (1970 Buick Grand Sport), Stanley Daniels (2001 Ford Mustang), Steve Spitzer (2018 Ford Mustang), Wayne Dieleman / Carol Henery (2006 Ford, 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible), and “Music by/with Kelby Mueller”. Thanks to all the departments: Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), Courtney Maxwell (Administrative Assistant). Two different canopies/tents: Kindal Klein (staff) and Dick Steines. Dietary – Kindal Klein (cooking on the grill) and Joseph Klein (father-in-law/volunteer assisting). Orange-colored traffic cones were set up for the parking lot and reserved space for the Car Club entries. All (Maintenance, Dietary, Administrative, etc.) Departments, & all involved staff. (Preparation, setup, breakdown – chairs, canopies, etc.): John Rubel and Mark Mueller. Nursing staff – Jillian Kueter (Director of Nursing), Season Kutsch (MDS Coordinator), Allison Meier (Restorative Nurse), Kayla Blaser (SVAL Director), and all the involved Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Ruth Cavenaugh (Environmental Services Director) and Joy Marchiando (Activities Director), Jimmy Cavenaugh and Jackie Frey – volunteers assisting with the Activities. Thanks again to all the staff, families, visitors, and volunteers for helping at the Coronado Car Club Show. (It was an amazing day to see so many smiles, laughter, and even tears of “JOY”!
Thanks to the Dietary Department for their assistance with Activities during this past week, etc. Thanks to everyone for their assistance and support with all the “individualized” activities/events during this past week.
Thanks to Larry L. & family who celebrated his birthday this past week and for sharing his birthday with us!
We want to send our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Julie Tenney who passed away this past week. She will be greatly missed!
We are introducing a new section called, “You get The Last Word”. We asked the residents to finish the following sentence: “Did you ever collect things when you were growing up?” Gert V. (resident) mentioned ,“I collected books. Before COVID, I read David Beldache, Lee Childs, and James Patterson. Now, I like Robyn Carr, Susan Malory, and Linda Howard. During COVID, I couldn’t go to the Bellevue Library, so I got paperbacks. I have 5 shelves of books! I love reading my books!” (P.S. “Books are a uniquely portable magic!”) (We want to thank Gert V. and family for sharing her memories of “the past and present” with us. Hopefully, sharing memories and reminiscing will bring some smiles to your face, as you read this article.)
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!
