Jolene Westercamp (Miss Rodeo Iowa 2025) and the Rodeo Clown (from the Jackson County Pro Rodeo, June 19-21) visited with residents and tenants at the Mill Valley Care Center and the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living in Bellevue, Iowa, during the afternoon on Friday, June 20, 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 welcomed Rev. Matthew Kurt (from the Archdiocese of Detroit and great-nephew of Lois Kramer) arriving to host and “cover” for Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), with Laurie and Jacob Till (Jacob – Marquette Catholic Music Director K-12 Music) playing the piano, Judy Moran, Jr. & Laura Steines, Rick Michels, and Maryetta Lampe (Catholic Service at SVAL). Bingo (at SVAL): Anthony and Peggy Althaus, Donna Sieverding, and Mary Sieverding. Bingo (at MVCC): Jeannie Weber, Donna Mueller, Ann Hoff, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, and Linda Bennett, with Theresa S. 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 Jolene Westercamp (Miss Rodeo Iowa 2025) and the Rodeo Clown (from the Jackson County Pro Rodeo, June 19-21) with their Rodeo team, for visiting the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC), for their enjoyable presentations, hosting question and answer sessions with the Rodeo Queen and the Rodeo Clown, and for signing autographs to the delight of the attendees during the noontime on Friday.
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 Kristi Kreutner (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.
Special Thanks to Susan Lucke for sharing her piano music with the residents and tenants during the evening time on Tuesday.
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).
Thanks to Tessa P. (Care Transition Coordinator, St. Croix Hospice, Davenport, Iowa) for her presentation of an educational “Root for Hospice” with Root Beer Floats being served for/to the residents (at MVCC) during the afternoon on Thursday.
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.
We are introducing a new section called, “Remember When”. We asked the residents this question: “Did you play any ‘Sports’ in High School?”
Donald “Ducky” H. remembers: “I went too Holy Rosary ‘Rollers’ Catholic School in LaMotte, Iowa. I played a little football and a little baseball. I played every position in baseball. We had a pretty big gang, and we could switch around to different positions. My favorite position was outfield. We had a big parking lot, and we used that for games and then we switched to the field! Ahh, … the ‘good times and memories’, … us ‘Holy Rollers’ at the school in LaMotte, Iowa!”
(We want to thank Donald “Ducky” and family for sharing his memories of “the past” with us. Hopefully, sharing and reminiscing this, 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!
