Season Kutsch (RN,BSN) is shown assisting with “Pet Therapy” for the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa, during the afternoon on Thursday, October 10, 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 evening-time on Sunday and Tuesday.

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.

Thanks to Mary Jo Konrardy (volunteer/staff at the SVAL) for hosting “Bingo with MaryJo” with the tenants during the afternoon on Sunday.
“Exercises with Reminisce” was held with the residents during the morning on Monday.

Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) 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 our “Therapy Ladies” for having some “energizing” rehabilitation therapy games with the residents and tenants, such as “Noodle Badminton, Foosball, Soccer, and Kickball”! The teams were named “Holy Rollers” and “Crazy Kickers”, held during midmorning on Tuesday, with Joy M. (staff) as a goalie. Both teams were competitive and winners!
Thanks to Pat Roling and Rita Miller (volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games” with the tenants (at the SVAL), held during the afternoon on Tuesday.
“Outside Porch” and “Under the Gazebo” were held with the residents and their families during the days of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Thanks to Jeanne Weber and Betty Bakey, Linda Bennett, and Lynn Muhlenhaupt (family/volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday. “Treats/Goodies” were served after the Bingo Games with the residents (at the MVCC) and with the tenants (at the SVAL).
“Exercise & Reminisce with Restorative” was held with the residents during the morning on Thursday.

Special Thanks to Vivian Pitlo and Janet Callaghan (volunteers), with Betty Bakey (family/volunteer), and Kindal Klein (staff/volunteer) for hosting “Bingo Games with the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Thursday. “Treats/Goodies” were served after the Bingo Games at the MVCC.

Special Thanks to the staff who brought in some baby piglets to share with the residents, tenants, and staff during the afternoon on Thursday. Some “hearts were stolen” by these little piggies.
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. Sheila Hunter for the huge basket of homemade cards for the residents, tenants and treats/goodies filled basket for the staff. 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,