This adorable 3yr old named Spike paid us a visit from the Humane Society. He was such a good boy and we hated to see him have to leave. Thank you Sabrina for bringing your furry little friend to Mary B’s! We hope to see you soon!

Today we took a road trip to Le Mars to the Frienship Tea House. We enjoyed dressing for this party! Then we were treated to some fabulous teas and scones with fresh fruit kabobs! This was so much fun! What a great memory we captured at this very special place! Thank you Barb you are a wonderful hostess!

Our newest family member Donna is really enjoying herself at her new home! Donna was drawn to the piano! We were treated to some lovely tunes. Bingo was next, and look who is a lucky winner! Welcome to Bickford Donna!

Coffee & Conversation was a wonderful way to start the day then afternoon Art Class painted new stepping stones for the courtyard and lastly Cooking Club baked up a batch of Potato Chip Cookies. Everyone, including staff, were amazed at how good they were!

Daisy took charge of running the popcorn machine for a delightfully surprise treat for staff and residents while Dave and Nancy played a competitive game of Yahtzee! Sweet Gerry is always our helping hand when it comes to cleaning up after activities. #Grateful #LivingOurBestLivesatBickford

We celebrated the Stars & Stripes by honoring the American Flag on Flag Day, a symbol of freedom, unity and patriotism. The American Flag has been a beacon of hope, a reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave men and women and is a symbol of our great nation. Our Flag Day Ceremony included: The symbolism of each fold of the flag along with flag etiquette The colors- red for valor and hardiness, white for innocence and purity, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice The history of the Star Spangled Banner We also made Flag Day No Bake Cheesecakes to enjoy!

Friday our Happy Hour was in honor of Dad's! We enjoyed a Dessert Bar and a variety of beverages were offered! This brought a smile to all of our Dad's!

We love that Don keeps tabs on the flowers in the courtyard. I told him I appreciate him doing the watering and if it were left up to me they would wouldn't look this good, "yeah I know!" He is looking around to see where we can plant some mums for the fall. He told me we can look for those in a couple of weeks and get them planted. Leaving home doesn't mean you have to leave behind what you love! Call Abbie to tour, 712-239-2065! #assistedliving #gardening #bickfordassistedliving #flowers

Today we welcomed a group of children from the Bet on The Bell Program. This group is volunteering with us for the summer! We enjoyed bingo this morning along with a lot of chatter and laughter!

Today our friends from the Senior Center joined us for an afternoon of crafting, followed by an Ice Cream Social. We had a wonderful time! The end result showed some creative works!