The recent graduates of the 76 hours CNA program with their CNA Instructor on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.
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): (volunteers) Pat Roling and Rita Miller. Bingo (at MVCC): (volunteers) Laurie Anderson, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, Linda Bennett, with Theresa S. (staff) and Theresa’s grandson, Jace (5-year-old volunteer and “big helper” this entire week); and Joy M. (staff); Joan McKim for hand-picking and delivering 125 Daisies from her home for the residents, tenants, and staff to enjoy! Mrs. Sheila Hunter for delivering an elaborate Patriotic July 4th Basket filled with handmade cards and a necklace for each of the residents and tenants; and “goodies” for the staff to enjoy also! 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 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.
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 Congratulations to Caitlyn P. Klein, Madison M. Sohn, Kelsey G. Knief, Paige K. Mohr, Jordan J. Beasley, and Mariah K. Hueneke for completing the 76-hour Nurse Aide Program ? State of Iowa awarded to these recipients on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Thanks also to Callie L. Sternhagen (RN, CNA Instructor, Healthcare of Iowa).
Also, Congratulations to Mariah K. Hueneke for also receiving the “Iowa Healthcare Association Certificate of Completion” – “Assisted Living Medication Managers Course” on July 2, 2025! Students, staff and families joined in the celebration during the afternoon on July 2, 2025 (at the SVAL)!
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 “You get The Last Word”. We asked the residents to finish the following sentence: “My oldest friend is …” Delbert W. said: “My oldest friend is my first cousin, Allen. He lives South of Dallas, Texas. We were farm boys, just a couple of miles South of Green Island, and I was just a couple of miles South of Allen. We would ‘tear around’ the farm buildings and jump in the grain bins. Allen got married and moved away to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Then, later, Allen moved to Texas, and I went to see him in 2014. This brings back many good memories of my oldest friend, Allen!”
(We want to thank Delbert W. and family for sharing his memories of “the past” with us. Hopefully, sharing 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!
