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If there is one time of year that brings out the generosity in people, it’s the holidays. This is the season of goodwill, but funds can be tight in our difficult economy. Don’t let that keep you from donating to organizations that care for sick or disadvantaged children, seniors, the hungry and the homeless. With [...]

“We aren’t rich, but we have what we need,” said Sarah Davidson. “We have food on our tables, clothes to wear and a home to live in.” When the recession hit, Sarah was concerned about families, especially those with children, that didn’t have the basic comforts she and her family had. She talked with her [...]

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour 1-1/4 cups Butter, Softened 2-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar, Sifted 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans, Finely Chopped

With our very busy lives, we sometimes forget to pause and give thanks for everything that’s important to us. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? “Family.” Eleanor Clark, Wesley Homes Des Moines Resident

District 16’s Martha Battles, JN, is the winner of the Washington State 2011 NASBLA Boating Educator Award and is the state nominee for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boating Educator of the Year Award. She was the consensus choice, from among stellar candidates, of a selection committee composed of members of [...]

It’s the 2011 Tree of Lights season at Wesley Homes, and we want to know: WHO INSPIRES YOU? Every day something inspiring happens at Wesley Homes. Some days it’s a resident battling the many challenges that come with aging while standing strong, a smile on their face, giving back to their Wesley Homes community. Some [...]

For people caring for family with special needs at home, there is little time for all the additional activities needed to prepare for the holidays: shopping for presents, shopping for food, cooking a feast, taking care of children, visiting family, having family visit, cleaning, decorating, attending holiday soirees, working, volunteering, caroling and enjoying time for [...]

In honor of Veterans Day, Wesley Homes has put a calendar together of local events to honor veterans. Veterans Day Program: Charles Lambert will share stories, show a video and play music in the Wesley Homes Health Center Evergreen Room on Thursday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Residents and their families are welcome. Veterans Job [...]

Here’s a yummy soup recipe for Thanksgiving or any chilly fall day. Ingredients 1 quart and 1 cup Water 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons Chicken Base 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon Liquid Margarine, Zero Trans Fat 1-1/4 cup Diced Onions, Fresh 1 quart and 1 cup Pumpkin, Canned 5 ounces Creamy Peanut Butter 5 ounces [...]