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Wesley Homes Des Moines held their annual barbecue on July 21st. Family and friends enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and more while having fun during a rare – yet brisk – sunny day.

Faith Callahan had been a resident of Wesley Homes Des Moines since 1972. “Everybody who lives here knows she came with the place,” said Blythe Stanton, Faith’s daughter and fellow Wesley Homes resident. Faith recently passed away at the age of 106. After 39 years, Faith was an indispensable member of the Wesley Homes family. [...]

Betty Gering, Wesley Homes Lea Hill resident, is a great example of a person leading an active life. She is a long-time gardener and volunteer, contributing to the beauty and education of the community. “My love of gardening stems from my early childhood as I watched my grandfather carefully tend his vegetable and flower gardens,” [...]

When we are young, our body makes new bone quicker than it breaks down old bone. This is how we increase bone mass that will help us later in life. Our bone mass peaks when we are approximately 30 years of age. After 30, our bodies continue to make new bone, but we lose slightly [...]

Ingredients – Pork Tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 7-1/2 ounces Pork Tenderloin 3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon Water 1 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon Onions, Fresh, Finely Diced