Shirley Howay (resident, right) with Jillian Kueter (RN, BSN, Director of Nursing, left) are shown celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17, 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 Thank our volunteers for assisting Activities this week: Jane Steines, Betty Bakey, Jane Weber, Rick and Beth Michels, Susan Eversole, Jeanne Weber, Mary Hinke, Molly Ploessl, Mary Kubik, Madonna Mueller, Alison Meier, Courtney Maxwell, Linda Bennett, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, Maryetta Lampe, and Anonymous.
Thanks to Barb Ries for the many uplifting Seasonal Decorations and Wreaths in the Mill Valley front, dining area, and entryway. Thanks to Kindal Klein (Dietary Supervisor) for her assistance with Activities this past week. Thanks to 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.
Thanks to Rick Casel (Instructor, BHS) and his Class of students who came for a short visit and played various games with the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Wednesday.
Thanks to Kim Moore (Instructor, Marquette Catholic School) and her Class of students for visiting and playing various games with the tenants during the afternoon on Thursday.
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/.
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Madonna Garien, who passed away on March 17, 2025. She will be greatly missed!
We are introducing a new section called, “Remember When”. We asked the residents this question: “What was your first car?”
James N. said: “I had a 1950 Mercury. It was a “gun barrel grey”. I was still in High School. I had Rich Feltes’s route for the paper route, and I had other jobs to help pay for it. I had ´57 Chevys too! I had a white one, a black one, and a gold one. I still have one display in Texas. It’s a black one with a red interior.”
(We want to thank James N. for sharing his memories of “years past” with us. Hopefully, James’s tales will bring some smiles to your face, as you read this article.)
Thank you again for entrusting us with the care of your loved ones and for your support. It is an honor to serve you. Wishing you and yours, safe travels and a happy life.
