Archive for the 'General Info' Category

Proud to be a Part of a Mural Honoring Aging

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

 
Wesley Homes is proud to have played a part in the “Celebrating Life in Des Moines” mural across from the Wesley campus in Des Moines.  The 12×37 foot mural graces the wall of the QFC complex along SW 219th street between Marine View Drive and 7th Ave. S. 
“Wesley Homes has been a sponsor of the [...]

Please Join Us For Our Autumn Harvest Open Houses

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Sunday, September 26, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Wesley Homes Des Moines 
Sunday, October 3, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Wesley Homes Lea Hill in Auburn
You may win a trip for two to Victoria B.C. aboard the Victoria Clipper (a $400 value) or a catered dinner for up to 10 people at one of the Wesley Homes’ campuses prepared by Wesley [...]

They are Angels

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Lois Frank’s mother, who shared the same name as the daughter, passed away on April 27, 2010.  The elder Frank was a resident of the Wesley Homes Health Center since September of 2005. 
When she first moved into Wesley Homes Lois Frank was in her early 80’s.  She was suffering from mild dementia at the time.  [...]

Moving Day into the Wesley Homes Lea Hill Brownstone Apartments

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Herman and Marcella Wright, a couple of young and spritely seniors were all packed up and ready to move Friday July 16th to their new apartment at Wesley Homes Lea Hill. 
The Wrights have some interesting stories to tell about living through three different economic turndowns; they moved several times as a result of their careers [...]

Wesley Homes in Puyallup

Monday, June 21st, 2010

As June 18, 2010, Wesley Homes is on record as the owner of a piece of property in Puyallup, WA. Preliminary plans are to construct a new campus, similar to Wesley Homes Lea Hill in Auburn, consisting of approximately 80 residential apartments, 48 housing with services apartments, 16 memory care apartments, 52 brownstone apartments and [...]

Building a Legacy of Good Works at Wesley Homes

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Lisa Meinecke joined Wesley Homes as the new Resident Services Director on May 18, 2010. She brings with her 18 years experience as a Director of Social Services in the continuing care retirement industry.  Meinecke grew up in West Seattle and lives with her husband and two children in Fife Heights.
When she interviewed for the [...]

Make a Shift in Attitude Before Your Health Declines

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Make changes in your diet to bolster your health.  You’ll feel better, have more energy and be able to maintain your active lifestyle.  That was the advice of Chef Cary Neff, as he entertained a full auditorium of Wesley Homes residents and guests invited to “Flavors 450”, a live cooking and tasting event May 27, [...]

Chef Cary Neff Brings Flavors 450 to Wesley Homes

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Chef Cary Neff brings Flavors 450 to Wesley Homes

Residents at Wesley Homes – The Gardens were treated, literally treated to an entertaining and enlightening demonstration by Celebrity Chef Cary Neff today. He talked about using fresh, in-season, local ingredients to create meals that are rich in flavor, low in calories and beautiful to look at.

During a [...]

A Packed-House And a Spell-Bound Audience

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Residents and guests of Wesley Homes Lea Hill were treated to an autobiographical presentation by legendary mountaineer Dee Molenaar whose story proved to be as compelling as it was historically accurate.
A thorough narration on the origin of Mount Rainier was intermingled with stories of the mountain men who made it their home.  “It’s my favorite [...]

Coming Soon…

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Wesley Homes is excited to announce that we are scheduled to finalize the purchase of property in Puyallup, WA this week for our next retirement campus. Preliminary planning is underway to establish the number and mix of different accommodations, determine feasibility and obtain city approvals.
Once the sale is closed, we will announce the exact location. Our [...]