Archive for the 'Active Retirement Communities' Category

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 [...]

Grandkids Share in Rite of Passage

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

 
The day I arrived to follow up on how Herman and Marcella Wright were doing in their new brownstone apartment at Wesley Homes Retirement Community, I met six of their family members who have been very involved in helping the Wrights get resettled. 
The Wrights moved into Wesley Homes Lea Hill on July 16th.   This is [...]

The Arbor Complimented by Washington State Compliance Officials

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

On June 2nd Wesley Homes Arbor “passed with flying colors” the annual licensing and compliance survey conducted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). 
The unannounced survey is conducted yearly and for the third year in a row The Arbor received the highest results – that of zero deficiencies in the resident environment [...]

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 [...]

The Adventures of Hazel and Fred – Part IV

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Following the excitement of seeing their plans turned into reality, the Douglas’ say everything is going well.
“We’re still going through boxes, of course,” said Hazel, and of course every move carries with it some trauma.”
Once the Dust Settles
“I admit we’ve had our “blue” moments,” said Hazel.  It’s a big move to leave what you once [...]

A Day at The Academy

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

 
Wesley Homes Des Moines hosted A Day at The Academy on Thursday, March 4th. It was a lovely day filled with star cuisine, movies and prizes for the 300 guests who attended.
Morrison Senior Dining put on a wonderful feast of little bites – a preview of the cuisine Wolfgang Puck is preparing for Sunday’s Awards [...]

The Adventures of Hazel and Fred – Part I

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Hazel and Fred Douglas made the decision that when they turned 75 they would move out of their home of 41 1/2 years, where they raised their family, and move into a retirement community.  “We considered moving to a condominium or an apartment, but what we really wanted was the interaction of a community,” said [...]

Inside Healthcare spotlights Wesley Homes

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Wesley Homes: A Caring Community
written by Adam Swift
Visit the story at:
http://www.inside-healthcare.com/content/view/2272/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2461&Itemid=119

Sell Now or Sell Later?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Dan Stitzel out for a walk with his dog Patrick

 
Wesley Homes resident, Dan Stitzel, sold his home a year ago and made the move to the Wesley Homes Retirement Community.  Even though he sold it for little more than it cost him to build 15 ½ years ago, he’s happy he didn’t hesitate to make [...]

REAL ESTATE FORECAST FEB 18th

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Join us on Thursday, February 18th at 1:30 p.m in The Terrace Auditorium at Wesley Homes Des Moines. We’ll have FREE pie and coffee for you to enjoy while you learn what’s happening in the local real estate market. With the extended home-buyer tax credit, a soft inventory of homes for sale and interest rates [...]