February SE*ED Program Showcases

 Scenes from the GHS Spring Musical

            The Grinnell Regional Medical Center SE*ED program on Monday, Feb. 13, will feature two short programs in one hour. The SE*ED program begins at 10 a.m. in the Caulkins Community Room at the Drake Community Library. The program is free and open to the public.

            Members of the cast of the Grinnell High School spring musical, “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” will perform two of the larger cast numbers, “Paris Original” and “Brotherhood of Man.” Liz Hansen is the show’s director, with music directed by Roger Henderson, and Michael Hunter as technical director. 

            The show has had a very successful revival on Broadway. Abe Burrows and Frank Loesser wrote the show and also created “Guys and Dolls,” the last musical produced at GHS.

            The second half of the program will feature Cory Jackson, manager, Grinnell Regional Wellness and Fitness Services. Jackson is extensively involved in community wellness outreach through the Grinnell Blue Zones Community Project and a recent public health grant on wellness. The community of Grinnell will learn on Friday, Feb. 10, if it has been selected for the next round of the selection process to be officially designated a Blue Zones Community by Healthways and Wellmark. Jackson will talk about the next steps for both community wellness opportunities, also on Monday, Feb. 13. 

            No reservation is needed and there is no charge for the program, although donations are accepted. Refreshments are served and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

            The SE*ED program continues its monthly winter schedule. The next program will be Monday, March 12, with Michelle Rebelsky, MD, FAACP. Rebelsky will present, “Prevention and Wellness with Medicare.” April 2 kicks off the weekly schedule with Ulrike Passe, ISU associate professor of architecture, and her program on solar home design.

Parking is available at the Drake Community Library, along Park Street, on Fifth Avenue, and in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot.

Seniors needing transportation may call GRMC’s Office of Communications and Development at 641-236-2593 the Thursday before the program.

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance,

please call 641-236-2593. For more information about upcoming speakers please check GRMC’s website at www.grmc.us or call 641-236-2954.