Rick Casel (Bellevue High School, Instructor – HS/MS, MDSCI & At Risk) and students from his “Leadership Class” visited and played various games (Jenga, Uno, Old Maid, Euchre, Ladder Ball, and Chess) with the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa, to help exercise the minds and bodies of the residents during the afternoon on Tuesday.

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.

Special Thanks to The Mennonite Choir (volunteers) for hosting “Music with the Mennonites” for/with the residents (at the MVCC) and the tenants (at the SVAL) during the evening time on Sunday

Thanks to Chef Kevin Hebert (Executive Chef, HealthCare of Iowa) for visiting MVCC/SVAL and hosting a live cooking demonstration (activity) in front of an involved audience of residents, tenants, family members, staff, volunteers, and visitors during the midmorning (Breakfast at the SVAL) and in the afternoon (at the MVCC) on Monday.  The midmorning (Breakfast at the SVAL) featured French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, omelet, breakfast pastry, and fresh fruit.

The afternoon MVCC Food Activity featured (making & serving): Air fryer Monte Cristo sandwiches with raspberry sauce; roasted acorn squash soup with toasted croutons, chopped green onion; and Boston cream pie crepes with Chocolate ganache & whipped cream.  (Yummy!!  All Delicious!!)

“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.

Thanks to Rick Casel (BHS Instructor – HS/MS, MDSCI & At Risk) with his 21 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 Tuesday.

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

Special Thanks to Tony and Peggy Althaus, Donna Sieverding with Linda Bennett (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.

Special thanks to David Eischeid (volunteer art instructor) and Mary Kubik (volunteer) for visiting and hosting “Artwork with David & Mary” (an artwork class) during the morning on Wednesday, and helping our small group of resident/tenant art students unlock their art talents.

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 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).

“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. Steines (volunteer), [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 for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants and residents.

A contest was started involving Autumn Pumpkin Artwork created (crafted / carved / decorated / painted / etc.) by staff were brought in during the week and put on display in the front dining room.  The residents and tenants were/are invited to cast their votes (in a bucket) to help select a “favorite” pumpkin.  The votes are due to be tallied next week.

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.  Linda Bennett for her donation of a Ladder Ball game.  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,