The “Youth Group” from St. John’s Lutheran Church (Preston, Iowa) came out to the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (Bellevue, Iowa) and hosted Activities with the tenants during the evening-time on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

 

Thanks to Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris” for/with the tenants at the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (SVAL) and the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) during the afternoon on Friday and Sunday.

Thanks to Vincent S. and Marlyce T. (tenants, volunteers), and Linda Bennett (family/volunteer) for hosting the game of “Dominoes” during the afternoon on Friday.  “Ice Cream Sundaes” were served after the games.

Thanks to Marlyce T. (tenant, volunteer) for leading the Rosary prayers (at the SVAL) for the Catholic tenants on Sunday midmornings during this month.

“Coffee, Rolls, and Conversation” was enjoyed by the tenants and families (at the SVAL) during Sunday morning.

Special Thanks with appreciation to the Family of Eldora S. for providing for the “Music by Jerry Long” that was held with the residents and tenants during the evening-time on Sunday.

“Exercises with Reminisce” was held with the residents during the morning on Monday.

Thanks to Willie, Richard, Harlan, and Eldora for hosting “Euchre Games” at the MVCC during the afternoon on Monday.

Games were held with the tenants during the afternoon of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Special Thanks to Sandra Mueller, Roxi Hachmann, and Linda Bennett (volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games” with the tenants (at the SVAL), held during the afternoon on Tuesday.

Thanks to Margaret Wilhelm, Marilyn Kettmann, Donna Medinger, Rita Miller, Jeanne Weber, Linda Bennett, and Lynn Muhlenhaupt (family/volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday with Joy M. (staff).  “Ice Cream cups” were served after the Bingo Games with the residents (at the MVCC) and with the tenants (at the SVAL).

Special Thanks with appreciation to Rachelle Moeller, and the “Youth Group” from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston, Iowa, who came out to the SVAL and hosted Activities with the tenants during the evening-time on Wednesday.

“Exercise & Reminisce with Restorative” was held with the residents during the morning on Thursday.

Thanks to Rev. Andy Upah (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), Yvette Andersen (Director of Faith Formation), and Jr. & Laura Steines, Maryetta Lampe, Rick Michels (volunteers), [with special guest Deacon Stan Upah (Rev. Andy’s Dad)] for hosting the Catholic Mass and Communion Service (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Thursday.  Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for reciting the Rosary prayers.  Thanks to Rev. Andy Upah, and Yvette Andersen and Laura Steines for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants and residents.

Thanks to Rick Casel (BHS Instructor – HS/MS, MDSCI & At Risk) with his 22 students from his “Leadership Class” for visiting and playing various games (Jenga, Uno, Old Maid, Euchre, Ladder Ball, and Chess) with the residents, to help exercise the minds and bodies of the residents during the afternoon on Thursday.

Special Thanks to Lenae Sieverding, Theresa Schwager, Susan Eversol, Season Kutsch, Jill Herrig, Alison Meier, Megan Meier, Melissa Koch, Kayla Blaser, MaryJo Konrardy, Kindal Klein, Courtney Maxwell, CNAs, John Rubel, and all the other involved unnamed staff and volunteers for assisting Activities during this past week.

Thanks to all the volunteers for being awesome:  Gerardy for the tomatoes.  Anonymous for their donation of bags of bird seed.  Anonymous for their donation of cards and items received this past week.  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.

 

Upcoming Events:

Highlights

(Tentative)

 

For a more detailed listing of the Activities,
check out the calendar of events on our website newsletter.
See URL:  www.MillValleyCareCenter.com

 

Photos may be found at both:
the “Happenings” section of our newsletter; and
the “Photos” section of our Facebook page.
See URL:  www.facebook.com/MillValleyCareSunriseVilla/

 

* (All Activities/Events/Times are subject to change without notice.)

To check our schedule, one may also call 563-872-5521,