Rick Casel’s Leadership Class (Bellevue High School) visited and played games with the residents and assisted the residents with “Crafts with Bea” (hosted by volunteer Bea Hansen) during the afternoon on Thursday, May 22, 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: “Music with the Mennonites” (volunteers) performing (at MVCC) and (at SVAL) on Sunday evening. Bingo (at SVAL): Molly Ploessl, Mary Kubik, Rita Miller, and Kathy Tebbe. Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa) with Joshua Krischel (Seminarian), Judy Moran, Jr. Steines, and Rick Michels (Catholic Service at SVAL). Bingo (at MVCC): Jeannie Weber, Laurie Anderson, Lynn Muhlenhaupt and Linda Bennett, with Theresa S. & 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. Thanks to Lori Byerly for her donations of items.

Special 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).
We are excited to announce 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 Mrs. Kim Moore (Instructor, Marquette Catholic High School) and her class of students who came for a visit and played various games with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the afternoon on Wednesday.

Thanks to Rick Casel (Instructor, BHS) and his class of students who came for a visit and played various games with the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Thursday.
Thanks to Bea Hansen (volunteer) for hosting “Crafts with Bea” with the residents at the MVCC and the tenants at the SVAL during the afternoon on Thursday.

Thanks to the Dietary 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.

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. We are wishing all the graduates graduating this year, the very best of luck and all the success that is possible! Wishing you and yours, safe travels and a happy life.