Care Initiatives (Manchester, Iowa) staff are shown providing an educational training program themed “Dementia Friends Iowa” with MVCC staff during the afternoon on Wednesday, September 3, 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! Bingo (at SVAL): Rita Miller and Sandra Mueller. Bingo (at MVCC): (volunteers: Molly Ploessl and Karen Theisen, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, Maryetta Lampe, Ray T. (resident) (for announcing the bingo numbers when they were called) with Theresa S. (staff) and Joy M. (staff). Barb Ries for sharing her beautiful Fall decorations inside and outside of MVCC/SVAL – a wonderful interior & exterior decorator – (Greatly appreciate your good works)!! Barb Ries for delivering homemade “goodies” for staff! Angel Steil (staff) for her donations of beautiful sweaters! Anonymous for their musical assistance in Activities. Susan Eversole, Kayla Blaser, Jillian Kueter (Director of Nursing), Alison Meier, Mary Jo Konrardy, Courtney Maxwell, Season Kutsch, Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), and Anonymous for their assistance in Activities. Thanks to the faithful Dominoes volunteers: Vincent Schmidt, Merle Kilburg, and Linda Bennett (volunteer). Thanks to Sheila Hunter for bringing a basket full of delicious goodies and uplifting homemade cards for the residents and tenants.
“The Fruits of your labor are always sweet. Enjoy them and have a “Hapy Labor Day” to One and All! – Nestasia
Thanks to Susan Lucke for sharing her piano music with the residents and tenants during the evening time on Tuesday.
Thanks to Julie Schlabaugh [RN, Above and Beyond (Hospice), Monticello, Iowa] for bringing in Hospice brochures and “items and goodies” for the residents and tenants this past week.
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 Kelly O’Donnell (Occupational Therapist) 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 the staff from Care Initiatives (Manchester, Iowa) for providing an educational training program themed “Dementia Friends Iowa” with the staff during the afternoon on Wednesday.
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.
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!
