Future Farmers of America (FFA) students (Bellevue Middle/High School, Bellevue, Iowa) are shown together after helping the residents and tenants decorate Christmas cookies, brought bags of fruits, and assisted with the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies Bingo at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa, during the afternoon on Tuesday, December 12, 2024.

Thanks to Vincent S. and Merle K. (tenants, volunteers), and Linda Bennett (family/volunteer) for hosting the game of “Dominoes” at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) 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 Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (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.

Special Thanks to Mary Jo Konrardy (volunteer/staff at the SVAL) for hosting “Bingo with MaryJo” with the tenants during the afternoon on Sunday.
Special Thanks to Kelby Mueller for hosting “Music with Kelby” for/with the residents (at the MVCC) and the tenants (at the SVAL) during the evening time on Sunday.
Special Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for hosting “Euchre Games” at the MVCC during the afternoon on Monday.

Thanks to Willie, Richard, Harlan, and Eldora for hosting “Euchre Games” at the MVCC during the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Games were held with the tenants during the afternoon of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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

Special Thanks to Jeanne Weber and Ruth Putman, Linda Bennett, Jane Steines, Betty Bakey, and Lynn Muhlenhaupt (family & volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday with Joy M. (staff). “Ice Cream cups” were served after the Bingo Games with the residents (at the MVCC) and with the tenants (at the SVAL).
Thanks to Jr. and Laura Steines and Judy Moran (volunteers) for reciting the Rosary prayers at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Thursday.
Thanks to the special class of Blair Gerlach [HS/MS Vocational Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Advisor; Bellevue Middle/High School, 1601 State Street, Bellevue, Iowa), with 19-plus students for assisting the residents and tenants with Activities by decorating & frosting Christmas Cookies (in the front Dining Room) during the midmorning and then later assisting with bingo during the afternoon on Tuesday. Special thanks to Blair Gerlach and her FFA students for bringing in and delivering 60-plus Christmas bags of assorted fruits for all the residents and tenants. Special Thanks to Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), Kindal Klein (Dietary Supervisor), Dietary staff, Courtney Maxwell (Administrative Assistant), all Nursing staff, all Activities (Joy & Theresa), and family members for making this event spectacular.

Special Thanks to Denise Forney (volunteer and daughter of Jr. & Laura Steines) for hosting “Christmas Music with Denise” playing the guitar for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the evening time on Tuesday.

Thanks to Linda Hindricks, Michelle Johnson, and Pat Roling (volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games with the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies”, with Blair Gerlach (HS/MS Vocational Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor) with her FFA students, held with the tenants (at the SVAL) and then with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday. (The residents were served ice cream sundaes after the games.)

Special Thanks to Jill Roe (Vocal Music Director/Instructor) and Evan Davies (MS/HS/Elementary Instrumental Music – Band) – (Bellevue Middle/High School, Bellevue, Iowa) with her 17-plus students for singing Christmas songs, 3 students playing Christmas songs on the piano, and caroling up and down the hallways of MVCC and SVAL during the afternoon on Thursday. (Awesome Christmas music and entertainment for the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Thursday.)

Thanks to Jerry Long (“Just Jer”) for hosting “Music with ‘Just Jer’ ” for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and some of the residents (from MVCC) during the afternoon on Thursday.
“Searching for Santa’s Elf” (an activity) amidst the Christmas lighting and the singing of favorite Christmas songs were enjoyed by the residents during the late afternoon on Thursday.
Special Thanks to Lenae Sieverding, Theresa Schwager, Susan Eversol, Season Kutsch, Jill Herrig, Alison Meier, Megan Meier, Melissa Koch, Kayla Blaser, MaryJo Konrardy, 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: Anonymous for their donations of items received 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,

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