Shirley H. (resident) was surprised by an early Christmas visit by Santa Claus on Friday, December 20, 2022 at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.

Special Thanks to all the residents, tenants, families, staff, volunteers, and to all the involved participants for joining together during our Annual Christmas Exchange, making this Christmas one of the “very best ever”, during the afternoon on Friday. Great memories and Family ties were made on this day! Special Thanks to “Santa” for arriving and visiting “one-on-one” with the residents, tenants, families, volunteers, and staff during this Christmas Gift Exchange.

Thanks to Marlyce T. (tenant, volunteer) for leading the Rosary prayers for the Catholic tenants at the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (SVAL) on Sunday midmornings during this month.
“Coffee, Rolls, and Conversation” was enjoyed by the tenants and families at the SVAL during Sunday morning.

“Exercises with Ring Toss” games were held with the residents during midmorning on Monday with Theresa S. (staff).
“Table Games” were held with the residents during the midmorning on Monday with Theresa S. (staff).

Special Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for hosting “Euchre Games” with the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) during the afternoon on Monday.
“Games” were held with the tenants during the afternoon of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Thanks to Peggy Althaus, Mary Sieverding, and Donna Sieverding (volunteers) for hosting “Christmas Bingo” games held with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the afternoon on Tuesday.
“Christmas Eve Caroling with some Gift Exchanging” with the residents and tenants singing-along to favorite Traditional Christmas songs were held during the afternoon on Tuesday with Theresa S. & Joy M. (staff).

Christmas Day was spent connecting with the resident’s and tenant’s families and friends; enjoying a Christmas meal or simple outings with their loved ones made for “Priceless Times” being together.

On this Christmas Day, we wish for One and All, “a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and May God Bless”.
[“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11-14). “Glory to God.”]

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

Thanks to all the volunteers for being awesome: The residents (at MVCC) and tenants (at SVAL) and staff (at MVCC/SVAL) are greatly appreciative for all those helping to make this a memorable Christmas! Anonymous for bringing in a large platter of assorted cookies for the staff. Medical Associates for bringing in delicious, assorted cookies for the staff. Bellevue American Legion Auxiliary for bringing in Christmas Cards with personalized signatures and “goodies/treats”. Bellevue Chamber of Commerce [Olivia Chumbley (Executive Director); Board of Directors: Steve Nemmers (President); Joslyn Giesemann (Vice President), Amye Valant (Secretary), Jesse Kueter (Treasurer), Dennis “Bud” Schroeder (Board member), Paige Kueter (Board member), Ryan Toups (Board member), Tessa Putman (Board member), and Dan Blitgen (Board member)], for hosting the Outreach Bellevue Community Star Program; and to every person who reached for a “Star” to help make this Christmas memorable for a resident or tenant. Collins Aerospace for hosting a Community Outreach “in-house” Program, and to every employee who reached out and provided for our residents and tenants in making this a grand Christmas! Maquoketa Community Star Program Outreach for everyone who reached out and provided for our residents and tenants in making this a grand Christmas! Anonymous for their donations of items, calendars, books, magazines, etc. Anonymous for bringing in items. 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,