Archive for the 'Wesley News' Category

Vision for Wesley Homes in 2012

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Happy New Year! We have a great vision for Wesley Homes in 2012. With new energy and significant goals, we are looking forward to an exciting year. We are updating systems and programs to ensure that we provide high quality resident- and client-centered care. Through the development of a new campus and Lea Hill Health [...]

Who let the dogs out?!

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

That would be the residents and staff of the Wesley Homes Health Center, that’s who! Those frisky pups played with each other and garnered a lot of smiles and laughter. Luckily, no one tripped over the tangled leashes during the dog show.

SASH holds spring luncheon at Wesley Homes

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The SASH Program (Sell A Senior’s Home) recently hosted their 6th annual Spring Luncheon for the elder care community at Wesley Homes Des Moines. The SASH Spring Luncheon was a benefit event for the Senior Services Meals on Wheels program. It was also a great opportunity to strengthen the network of the senior care community [...]

Wesley Homes Presents – Ultimate Chef!

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

As a way of celebrating food and showcasing our delightful cuisine, Wesley Homes presents our First Annual Ultimate Chef event. We have invited a team of executive chefs to showcase their talents in a fun and imaginative way.  Each chef will choose from locally inspired themes to encourage their creativity, and you get to sample [...]

Take-aways from March Real Estate Forecast

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

The 2011 Real Estate Forecast at Wesley Homes in Des Moines and Auburn was well attended and offered encouraging information about selling a home in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know: Indicators show that our economy is recovering Home prices are beginning to stabilize Washington was “late in” and will be “early out” [...]

Join Us for Our 2011 Real Estate Forecast!

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

After great success in 2010, Wesley Homes is delighted to present the 2011 Real Estate Forecast. We’re bringing together an expert panel of professionals in the area of real estate, moving transitions and personal investments to share their insights on what you can expect in the coming year. They will discuss the realities of the [...]

Dave Zaske is a Man on a Mission

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Liberia. Congo. Zambia. Wesley Homes resident Dave Zaske is a well-traveled man. He’s been traveling with church mission teams for 12 years. He recently spent eight days in Port-au-Prince, the capital of earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

A Professional Chef Evolves at Lea Hill

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

David Beall, better known at Wesley Homes Lea Hill as “Chef Dave,” was tutored at an early age on the art of cooking. Both his mother and grandmother were excellent cooks. On days when his grandmother was babysitting him, she would sometimes set David on the kitchen counter beside her while she cooked. That’s how [...]

The Needle Crafters Support Circle of Concern

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

For the second annual Tree of Lights Quilt Drawing in Des Moines, the Wesley Homes Needle Crafters have outdone themselves. This year’s “Circle of Flowers”, the beautiful red and white quilt that has graced the lobbies of The Gardens, The Health Center and The Terrace, was hand embroidered by residents of The Terrace and The [...]

Stay Safe When Removing Snow

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

With winter less than a month away, snow will soon be falling in many parts of the country. It’s time to start preparing for snow removal. Many of you or your employees will be involved in snow removal activities over the next few months, so you want to be sure snow is removed safely. Here [...]