Archive for June, 2012

Congratulations Wesley Homes!

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Wesley Homes won the Aging Services of Washington 2012 Excellence in the Workplace Award! The award was presented at Aging Services of Washington’s Annual Convention and was given for innovation within our Wesley Homes customer service program, specifically for our new Employee Recognition program.  The revamped recognition program is one component of our overall Customer [...]

Don Rippey, an Auburn Community Treasure

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

On almost any morning at 7:30, you will find Don Rippey sitting at a round table with eight other people in the Wesley Homes Lea Hill dining room, waiting patiently for the continental breakfast to be wheeled in. He delights in telling or listening to jokes and could have been an actor as he seems [...]

Finding the Right Tree for Your Landscape

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Each spring, we gardeners spend a significant amount of dollars on plants for our gardens. Our purchases tend to be mostly focused on colorful flowers for the yard or on edible plants for our vegetable gardens. These are often annual plants that grow one season and then fade with the winter. There is one type [...]

Resources for Senior Veterans

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Wesley Homes and Key Bank are helping senior veterans access difficult-to-tap resources. Guest speakers will address legal, financial and medical topics that are critical for senior veterans to understand. Individual assessment sessions are available immediately following the speakers. This free lecture and assessment fair is open to senior veterans and their families.

Recipe of the Month: Chilled Avocado and Red Quinoa Soup

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Chuck Chalfant, Wesley Homes Des Moines’ executive chef, demonstrated this month’s recipe – Chilled Avocado and Red Quinoa Soup – during Wesley Wellness Day in May. Try it for your summer party guests. It will make their mouths water! Ingredients 1 quart and 1 cup Red Quinoa, Dry 1 quart and 3 cups Vegetable Stock, [...]