Residents are shown enjoying the warm sunshine on the outside porch, with a “Blowing Bubbles Contest” during the afternoon on Friday, June 6, 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! We welcomed Rev. Hung Le arriving to host and “cover” for Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), with Yvette Andersen (Director of Faith Formation), Jacob Till (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): Pat Roling and Rita Miller. Bingo (at MVCC): Jeannie Weber, Laurie Anderson, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, and Linda Bennett, with Theresa S. and Joy M. (staff); Bingo with the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies (at MVCC): Anita Pleiser, Dawn Rodriguez, and Maryetta Lampe, with Theresa Schwager and Joy M. (staff); Kayla Blaser, Alison Meier, Courtney Maxwell, Season Kutsch, Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), and Anonymous. Thanks to the faithful Dominoes volunteers: Vincent Schmitt, Merle Kilburg, and Marlyce Tebbe.
Special Thanks to Kelby Mueller for sharing his guitar music with the tenants (at the SVAl) at noontime and then with the residents (at the MVCC)) during the noontime on Sunday.
Special Thanks to Susan Lucke for sharing her piano music with the residents and tenants during the evening time on Tuesday.
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 Kelly O’Donnell (Occupational Therapist) for providing our weekly therapeutic session with the residents exercising 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 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?”
Delbert W. said that “I played Baseball, Basketball, and ran in Track. I think that Basketball was my favorite sport. I wasn’t very good, and I only played my Senior year in high school. I played for the Preston School System. I played Baseball and wherever they put me in. I never hit a homerun. For Track, I had to run around the light poles of the baseball field. It was about a mile around the poles. Gary Feuerbach did the “shot put” when I was in school. Gary was younger than me. Gary’s dad was our veterinarian on the farm. Good Memories!”
(We want to thank Delbert W. for sharing his memories of “the past” with us. Hopefully, reminiscing with Delbert, will bring some smiles to your face, as you read this article.)
“Not All Heroes Wear Capes” – “Happy Father’s Day”, on the June 15th!!
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!
