Rita Askay pictured at Wesley Homes Health Center in Des Moines, WA
When I met Rita Askay, the Housekeeping Supervisor at Des Moines, she shared how good it makes her feel when a resident or their family members talk enthusiastically about how well they’re being treated by employees of Wesley Homes. Read the rest of this entry »
For those resident that are on the resident internet service and have decided to stay with the resident email address, @wesleyresident.org or @wesres.org, the list of names has been turned into Seanet. Once Seanet has created the accounts we will then contact the residents to help them setup their account. If you have any questions please contact the Helpdesk at 206-870-1218. Thanks Dwayne
New Kids on The Street - Hazel and Fred Douglas
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.”
“I admit we’ve had our “blue” moments,” said Hazel. It’s a big move to leave what you once called home.” Read the rest of this entry »
Fred and Hazel Douglas relaxing in their new home
Fred and Hazel Douglas spent their first night in their cottage at Wesley Homes Retirement Community and were having breakfast in their café-style kitchen when we talked about their “move experience”. Read the rest of this entry »
Congratulations to Laura Alvarez. Laura and two other guests correctly chose 15 winners from Sunday’s Awards show to be entered in a drawing for the 40″ LCD HDTV. Laura’s name was chosen from the drawing. The other two participants will receive a pair of tickets to AMC theaters.
Thank you to all those who entered the contest and congratulations again to Laura Alvarez.
Hazel and Fred Douglas wave to a neighbor from the front door of their new home
Hazel and Fred paid their first visit to their new home to inspect it following a complete remodel. They were excited and showed up with furniture diagram in hand - eager to visualize how they wanted to decorate to make themselves at home.
As they opened the front door, they saw beautifully finished hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and varnished trim. Read the rest of this entry »
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 event. Six Executive Chefs joined Wesley Homes’ own Chef, Chuck Chalfant in preparing all the wonderful food and desserts.
The winner of the ballot contest will be announced after the awards are presented for nominated movies on Sunday night – no later than March 15, 2010.
A Help Desk has been established in an effort to provide better service to the Residents and Employees of Wesley Homes. The telephone number for the Help Desk is; 206-870-1218. Read the rest of this entry »
Hazel and Fred Douglas Share Their Home Sale Experience
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 Fred.
They both turned 75 last December. And in the previous year they made the decision that they wanted the lifestyle that Wesley Homes has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »
Wesley Homes: A Caring Community
written by Adam Swift
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