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The date of May 10, 1940, was forever afterwards remembered as “a day of infamy” to the Dutch people when Germany invaded Holland. Sandra deRoos was a little girl of 12 at that terrifying time, living on a farm in Friesland, a northern province of the Netherlands.

This short video shows how to put out a grease fire in your kitchen and why it’s very important than you don’t throw water on this type of fire.

On May 2, 2012, from midnight to midnight (Pacific Time) only, The Seattle Foundation will host its second annual GiveBIG. Rally your friends and support Wesley Homes as part of GiveBIG. GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and [...]

by Jean Witt, Wesley Homes Des Moines resident Although I was born on Easter Sunday, Easter was not celebrated very extensively when I was a child. Family legend has it that Dad had a hard time keeping his mind on the sermon he was preaching that morning — he kept seeing his wife and new [...]

Wesley Homes residents will create cheerful pillowcases for children undergoing treatment at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital on Thursday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wesley Homes Lea Hill Assembly Hall. Children often derive comfort from these donated pillowcases that they’ve picked out for themselves. Mary Bridge needs approximately 900 pillowcases a month for these [...]

In honor of Women’s History Month, Wesley Homes is proud to highlight two amazing female residents, Jane Shafer and Nixie Van Selus. Both women are role models who have contributed, in very different ways, to the future of women.

At Wesley Homes, we believe you should enjoy your retirement. Look at what we have to offer you in March, April and May. Come on over. We’d love to see you – and bring your friends. All Wesley Homes seminars and workshops are free.

When Millard and Martha Battles look at the metal sculpture above their fireplace, it reminds them of what destiny had in store for them: love. “We both had one-of-a-kind sculptures from the same artist in our homes, so right off the bat we had something in common,” said Millard.

Wesley Homes Des Moines thanks Son Hee Webster for 30 years of dedicated service! Son Hee is a member of the nursing team at Wesley Homes Health Center. Countless residents, familes and staff members have benefited from Son Hee’s great work ethic and wonderful smile. Thanks so much Son Hee, and congratulations on celebrating 30 [...]