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Depending upon the Jackson County COVID positivity rate, masks and eyewear are required for all visitors, volunteers, and staff at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) and the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (SVAL). This is per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines, with updates occurring almost daily. Please call/phone before visiting, as conditions may change. (We are currently open to the volunteers, visitors, organizations, and/or entertainment Activity visitors into the facility.)
Thanks to all the families of the residents and tenants for contacting staff regarding their visiting times with their loved ones and following the CDC Guidelines and mask wearing, when “Connecting” with their families during the weekdays and weekends.
In house Activities have resumed; individualized and very small group Activities with the residents and tenants, and volunteer visits have resumed, as able; following the CDC Guidelines, with staff, visitors and volunteers wearing masks and protective eyewear.
Residents, tenants, and their families are encouraged to connect with loved ones with visits, or via phone calls and/or video chats, that are available throughout the day.
Individualized or self-directed Activities with in-room visits are given as able. The Presbyterian Church Service, the Lutheran Church Service (with Pastor Paul Gammelin) and the Catholic Church Services (with Pastor Robert Gross or Associate Pastor David Ambrosy) have been held weekly on the local cable Channel-32 for the Catholics during the past four weeks and on Sundays.
Lutheran Service on local cable Channel-26 was held for the Lutherans on Sundays.
Individualized in-room “Exercises” were held with the residents during the past four weeks, as able.
Individualized in-room “Manicures” activities were held with the residents (individualized at the MVCC) during the past four weeks, as able.
“Games” were held with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the afternoon on Monday through Friday, following the CDC Guidelines and Precautions.
“Games of Choice” were individualized with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the past four weeks.
Individualized “Games of Choice” (in their rooms at MVCC) were available for the residents/tenants, Monday – Thursday, as able.
The Salem Lutheran Church Choir (Andrew, Iowa) (volunteers) for their visit and musical choir entertainment for the residents during the midmorning on Sunday.
The Mennonites Choir (volunteers) for visiting and hosting the “Music with the Mennonites Choir”, providing liturgical music, hymns and spiritual songs involving a “four-part singing” in perfect harmony for/with the residents (at the MVCC) and the tenants (at the SVAL) during the evening-time on Sunday.
Kelby Mueller (volunteer) for hosting “Music with Kelby”, providing guitar music entertainment for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the noontime on two Sundays.
Kayla Miller, Brielle and Brenna and Bel Sieverding (volunteers) for playing games and doing manicures for/with the residents and tenants during the weekend.
Ray & Doris Theisen (volunteers) for hosting the game of “Euchre” for/with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on three Fridays.
Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris”, providing musical entertainment for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the noontime on three Fridays.
Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris”, providing musical entertainment for/with the residents (at the MVCC) during the evening-time on three Sundays.
Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris”, providing musical entertainment for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and then for/with residents (at the MVCC) during the evening-time on two Tuesdays.
Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Valentine’s Day Music with Ray & Doris”, providing musical entertainment for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and then for/with residents (at the MVCC) during the evening-time on Tuesday.
Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Mardi Gras Music with Ray & Doris”, providing musical entertainment for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and then for/with residents (at the MVCC) during the evening-time on Tuesday.
Dale Meier (volunteer) for hosting the game of “Dominoes” and providing “snacks” during the afternoon on three Fridays with Joy M. (staff). Dale Meier (volunteer) for providing the Chocolate Cookies. Vincent S., Marlyce Tebbe, and Darlene Michel (tenants, volunteers) for assisting during the games.
Karen Parramore (Dietary) for her assistance in Activities, hosting “Beverage of the Week with Dietary” held for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on two Mondays.
The Dietary Department staff for their assistance in Activities, hosting “Beverage of the Week with Dietary” held for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on two Mondays.
In honor of “Maintenance Workers Month”, an “Appreciation Gift” was given to our Maintenance Department staff along with greetings and tidings from the residents, tenants, and staff during the afternoon on Monday.
The musical activity “Oldie But Goodie” – “Blast From the Past – 60s Trivia” was held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Tuesday.
Chef Kevin Hebert (Executive Chef from Healthcare of Iowa – with a background in fine dining and private Chef for 44 years) for visiting the MVCC and hosting a live cooking demonstration (activity) in front of an involved audience of residents, tenants, family members, staff, volunteers, and visitors during the afternoon on Tuesday. Jill Huling (Dietary Supervisor), Karen Parramore (Dietary), Nursing staff, Environmental Services staff, Joy Marchiando (Recreation Program Director), all the involved staff, and Patty Reynolds (Administrator) for their assistance in making this event possible during the afternoon on Tuesday.
The Dietary Department staff for preparing and serving the “Valentine’s Day Dinner” to the residents and tenants and the “Valentine’s Day Couples Dinner” during the noontime on Tuesday. BV (volunteer) for hosting the Valentine’s Day musical accompaniment (at both the SVAL and the MVCC) during the noontime on Tuesday.
Jill Huling (Dietary Supervisor), Karen Parramore (Dietary), and the Dietary Department staff for hosting, providing two chocolate fountains with a variety of foods (fruits, cookies, etc.) and serving the residents and tenants during the afternoon on Valentine’s Day Tuesday. (“Chocolate Fountain”, a Valentine’s Day “Fun-at-Work” Project)
Congratulations to the year 2023 Valentine’s Day King (Richard Helbing) and Valentine’s Day Queen (Darlene Michel) (in Therapy Rehabilitation at MVCC). Thanks to the residents, families, staff for their assistance during this grand “Fun-at-Work” event during the afternoon on Tuesday.
Richard Helbing and William B. (residents, volunteers), and Clara Ernst and Marlyce Tebbe (tenants, volunteers) for hosting the “Valentine’s Day Euchre Club” during the afternoon on Tuesday.
The Dietary Department staff for providing the “Mardi Gras” Lunch and the “Mari Gras King Cake” for/with the residents and tenants the noontime on Tuesday.
Richard Helbing, William B. (residents, volunteers) and Clara Ernst and Harlan Wilslef (tenants, volunteers) for hosting the “Mardi Gras Euchre Club” during the afternoon on Tuesday.
Pat Roling (volunteer) for her assistance in Activities during Tuesday afternoon.
Molly Ploessl and Mary Kubik (volunteers) for hosting Bingo games for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the afternoon on Tuesday.
Kayla Miller, Brielle and Brenna and Bel Sieverding (volunteers) for playing games and doing manicures for/with the residents and tenants during the late afternoon on Tuesday.
Kayla Miller, Brielle and Brenna and Bel Sieverding (volunteers) for playing games and doing manicures for/with the residents and tenants during the week.
Kayla Miller and Bel Sieverding (volunteers) for doing manicures and socializing with the residents (at the MVCC), and doing manicures, playing Yahtzee, socializing, and playing Sequence (game) with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the day on Tuesday.
Marlyce Tebbe (tenant, volunteer) for leading the prayer of the rosary for the Catholic tenants during the month of February.
Rev. David Ambrosy (Associate Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa) and with Hung Le (seminarian) for hosting the Catholic Mass and Communion Service (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Wednesday. Laura and Jr. Steines and Molly Ploessl (volunteers) for assisting with reciting the Rosary prayers. Laura Steines (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC). Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this service.
Rev. David Ambrosy (Associate Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa) and with Hung Le (seminarian) for hosting the Catholic Mass and Communion Service (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Wednesday. Laura and Jr. Steines and Judy Moran (volunteers) for assisting with reciting the Rosary prayers. Laura Steines (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC). Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this service.
Rev. Robert Gross (Pastor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa) and Hung Le (seminarian) for hosting the Catholic Mass and Communion Service (at the MVCC) during the midmorning on Wednesday. Laura and Jr. Steines and Judy Moran (volunteers) for assisting with reciting the Rosary prayers. Laura Steines (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC). Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this service.
Loras Weber (Deacon, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa) (volunteer) for hosting the Catholic “Ash Wednesday” Service Readings and Catholic Communion Service (at the MVCC) during the midmorning on Wednesday. Kayla Miller and Bel Sieverding (volunteers) for assisting the residents and tenants to the Catholic prayer service. Laura and Jr. Steines (volunteers) for assisting with reciting the Rosary prayers. Laura Steines (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC). Deacon Loras Weber (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of “Ashes” for the Ash Wednesday Church Service to the residents (at the MVCC) and the tenants (at the SVAL).
[Hung Le is a seminarian from University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary (Mundelein, Illinois). He has an internship with four parishes: St. Catherine, St. Donatus, St. Joseph’s (Bellevue, Iowa) and Sts. Peter & Paul (Springbrook, Iowa) Catholic Churches; with Rev. Robert Gross and Rev. David Ambrosy at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Bellevue, Iowa). Hung Le’s internship will last until May 2023, and then Hung Le will return to Mundelein Seminary. Hung Le is Vietnamese. The residents (at the MVCC), tenants (at the SVAL) and staff welcome Hung Le to our Bellevue, Iowa community.]
Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance throughout the day on four Wednesdays.
Kristi Carrier (volunteer) for hosting “Massage with Kristi” with the tenants (at the SVAL) and with residents (at the MVCC) during the midmorning on Wednesday.
Linda Michels, Carolyn Mueller, and Joyce Davids (volunteers) for hosting the “Bingo Games with the Catholics” held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday. Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this activity.
Diane Dempewolf (volunteer) for hosting the “Valentine Bingo Games with the Lutherans” held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday. Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this activity.
Karen Osar, Steve Junk and Laurie Anderson (volunteers) for hosting the “Valentine Bingo Games with the Lutherans” held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday with Joy M. (staff). Laurie Anderson (volunteer) for her assistance during this activity. The Dietary Department staff for their assistance in providing and serving the ice cream for the residents, tenants, staff, and volunteers during the afternoon on Wednesday.
Diane Dempewolf and Laurie Anderson (volunteers) for hosting Bingo games for/with the residents and tenants held during the afternoon on Wednesday.
Richard Helbing, Millie Hoff, Leanna Sieverding, and William B. (residents, volunteers) for hosting “Euchre” games during the late afternoon on two Wednesdays.
Richard Helbing and William B (residents, volunteers), and Clara Ernst and Harlan Wilslef (tenants, volunteers) for hosting “Euchre” games during the late afternoon on two Wednesdays.
Kayla Miller (volunteer) for assisting Activities during the late evening on two Wednesdays.
David Eischeid (volunteer art instructor) and Mary Kubik (volunteer assisting Dave Eischeid) for visiting and hosting “Artwork with David and Mary” (an artwork class) during the morning on Thursday and helping our small group of resident/tenant art students unlock their art talents.
Jill Huling (Dietary Supervisor), Karen Parramore (Dietary) and Dietary staff for their assistance in celebrating “National Pizza Day” held with the residents and tenants during the noontime on Thursday.
Richard Helbing, Leanna Sieverding, and William B. (residents, volunteers), and Wayne Jackson (special guest volunteer) for hosting “Euchre” games during the midmorning on Thursday.
Richard Helbing, Millie Hoff, Leanna Sieverding, and William B. (residents, volunteers) for hosting “Euchre” games during the late afternoon on two Thursdays.
Richard Helbing, William B., and Darlene Michel (residents, volunteers), and Clara Ernst (tenant, volunteer) for hosting “Euchre” games during the afternoon on two Thursdays.
Congratulations to Leanna Sieverding (resident), a Skilled Rehabilitation Graduate who was discharged to return home on Thursday.
Darlene M. (volunteer from the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies; Bellevue, Iowa) for hosting (and/or assisting) Joy M. (staff) with the “Valentine Bingo games” during the afternoon on Thursday.
Theresa Schwager (Environmental Services Supervisor) for her assistance in Activities during the entire day on Thursday.
Kayla Miller and Briel Sieverding (volunteers) for hosting “Manicures” with the residents (at the MVCC) and with the tenants (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Thursday.
Kayla Miller and Briel Sieverding (volunteers) for hosting “Elder Bingo” with the residents during the afternoon on Thursday.
Kelly O’Donnell (Occupational Therapist), Kieryn Aigner (Physical Therapist), Kelly Pancratz (Speech Therapist), and Joy M. (staff)] for serving as targets for the “Flying Cupid’s Arrow” Game (a “Fun-at-Work” Project) held with the participating residents/tenants/staff during the afternoon on Friday. Theresa Schwager, Duane Bahr (family volunteer) and Jill Huling for their assistance during this event on Friday.
Vincent S., Marlyce Tebbe, and Darlene Michel (tenants, volunteers) for assisting the “Dominoes” games held during the afternoon on Friday.
Theresa Schwager, Susan Eversole, and Deb Fultner for assisting Activities during the past week.
Staff/volunteers: Dianne Panzi (Interim Administrator), Pam Reedy (Administrative Assistant), Theresa Schwager (Environmental Services Supervisor) with Susan Eversole, Deb Fultner, and Melissa Stalder (Environmental Services staff), Joy Marchiando (Recreation Program Director), Jill Huling (Dietary Supervisor), Anonymous [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)] staff, and other unnamed involved staff for their assistance in connecting the residents, tenants, and families together with family visits or via phone calls, video-chats (Apple FaceTime, Facebook, Skype, etc.), i.e., “Connecting with the Families”, and/or assisting family visits with the residents (at the MVCC) and/or the tenants (at the SVAL); and for assisting Activities during the past month.
Riverview Development Corporation (RDC) Team: Theresa Weber, Jeannie Weber, Angie Long, Kevin Felderman and Mark Mueller for 3 bouquets of Fresh Flowers: one for the MVCC residents; one for the SVAL tenants; and one for the MVCC and SVAL staff.
Ms. Schmidt (Teacher at the Andrew Community School) with the 5th Grade Students for the hand-made Valentines for the residents and tenants.
Sheila Hunter for the handcrafted Valentines and 2 boxes of (500 pieces) puzzles for the residents and tenants.
Sheila Hunter for the generous huge Valentine Basket filled with assorted “treats/goodies” for the staff.
Lois Kramer (tenant) & Family for sharing her birthday cake with us.
A.B. & Family for sharing her birthday cake with us.
Patty Reynolds for the “snow ball indoor game” for the residents and tenants to enjoy.
Steve Junk for his donation of bingo prizes for the residents and tenants.
Marie Zeimet for her donation of bingo prizes for the residents and tenants.
Anonymous for the fresh bouquets of flowers for the residents and tenants to enjoy.
Anonymous for their donations of items during the past month.
Thanks to all the volunteers for being awesome.
Thanks to all the involved staff and volunteers for their assistance in Activities and support in/with all the “individualized” activities/events during the past four weeks.
Thanks to all the unnamed individuals who communicated [via letters, phone calls, video chats (FaceTime, Facebook, Skype, etc.), outside closed/open window visits, inside visits, etc.] with the residents / tenants to help uplift their days. Thanks to all the residents, tenants, families, friends, school children and teachers, volunteers, staff (Administrative, Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance, and Activity-Recreation Departments), local area (Bellevue, Maquoketa, Preston, Andrew, St. Donatus, Springbrook, etc.) businesses, churches, organizations, and other unnamed individuals for their kindnesses, assistance, and support with all our activities / events / donations / cards / posters during the past month.
