Halcyon House

Victoria Griffith accompanied Susan Griffith and Larry Bruse to Davenport to eat at the Machine Shed Restaurant. They were joined by Nathan and Betsy Fisher along with Rowan and Cullen of Davenport for dinner. Granddaughter Mandy Griffith had earlier shared her skydiving experience in honor of her dad, Ronnie, who had always wanted to skydive but passed away before he got the chance.

Eveline Adam spent a grand four days with her daughters, Francine Hoops from Fredricksburg, Va., and Barbara Gent from Omaha, Neb. They shopped, went out for lunch, traveled to Sigourney to visit other relatives, and caught up on the latest news. On Sunday, they were dinner guests of daughter Jean and Dean Redlinger and family in Keota. Also joining in the family fun was Mike Adam of Waunakee, Wis. and John and Penny Adam of Ames.

Wilfred and Karen McCreedy?s guests were her sister, Mardell and Earl Jacobson from Florida who were en route to Minnesota. They visited, had lunch in the Bistro and toured Halcyon.

Sympathy is extended to the Norma Beauchamp family. The Beauchamps have been lifetime members of the Washington community. Norma served as the bookkeeper for the family business.

Longtime member Opal Beenblossom will be missed by the Halcyon community. She enjoyed sharing the Bible, along with her love for the Lord and her family. She wrote poetry which included a touching poem titled ?Our Mother.? Sympathy is extended to Opal?s family.

The Sunrise Singers from the Lincoln Elementary School performed in the Day Lounge on Tuesday. The group is under the direction of Julie Hill. This group always brings smiles to the audience.

The big buzz at Halcyon House was the High Tea that was held in the Morrison Center. The event was spectacular with decorations, white linen tablecloths, white chair coverings and fine china. Scones, tarts, cheesecake, finger sandwiches, chocolates and tea were served and enjoyed by all who attended. It was indeed an elegant setting where the ladies were dressed in festive summer attire, with many sporting hats of their design. Rosemary Pacha provided a display of tea and delivered a wonderful program. It was an afternoon to remember!

The High School Show Choir did a super job entertaining an eager audience in the Day Lounge. This is a talented, top notch group that Mike Jewell takes personal pride in from the song selections to the students attire.

The Halcyon Wellness Team developed a Passion Pledge Campaign with residents and team members sharing their passions whatever they may be. Yareck Pozarycki, wife Heather, along with their three daughters, delighted a packed audience in the Morrison Center recently. Yareck is a native of Poland and he delivered a personal story about Heather being in Poland on a mission trip and how they met. Jareck spoke in Polish as his wife translated. He spoke of his childhood and how he eventually found spirituality. Their story, piano, guitar and singing music were beautiful and moving for all the residents who experienced the evening with the Pozarcycki family. Yareck is a team member of Halcyon?s Environmental Services and everyone is anxiously waiting to hear the second edition which should include their love story and the eventual move to our ?Neck of the Woods.?

Donna Seawall traveled from the state of Washington to spend several days with her grandmother, Mabel Lenz.

Dick Colby wishes to extend a warm welcome to join him in the Epworth Chapel every Thursday at 10 a.m. for selections of ?Classical Music.?

Volunteers Gladys Ferguson and Eveline Adam were busy in the kitchenette creating decorations for the May baskets. It was a bright and glitzy May Day at Halcyon House.

Mr. Miller and his second-grade students from Stewart Elementary were welcomed to Halcyon House on Tuesday. They each were paired with a resident who enjoyed being read to by the youngsters.

Laura Craig furnished a gorgeous vase of flowers from her personal garden for the coffee table in the Library. There have been numerous comments and conversation about the tulips, bleeding hearts and lilacs, and what a welcome sight of spring.

Goodwill provided a convenient service by picking up donated items from all the residents. What a great service!

Participants in the Movers and Thinkers group have been reveling in the warm weather as they gather on the Vetter Patio for fun, games and exercise every day after lunch.

Pastor Jason Collier from the Ainsworth Community Church held church services on Sunday. The sermon was titled ?God is Ginormous,? with the Scripture from Deuteronomy. Linda McNeil served as the pianist.