Tagged with 'senior citizens'
Advertiser Wesley Homes Holding Planning Program for Boomers
“Decide. Create. Share. – A National Campaign Developed by AARP” Advertiser Wesley Homes will be holding an informative two-hour educational program for boomer women (and men) to help think... [Read more]
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The Importance of Whole-Person Wellness at Advertiser Judson Park
Iris Hecks by Natalie Wilcox McCann Director of Resident Services Judson Park Retirement Community When area senior Iris Hecks moved into the retirement community where her mother had lived, she knew she... [Read more]
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Advertiser Judson Park Holding Open House & Parade of Homes Dec. 23
Advertiser Judson Park will be holding an Open House & Parade of Homes from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23 at Landmark on the Sound in Des Moines. “Get an up-close and person look at... [Read more]
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Wesley Homes Announces Spring Line-Up of Events
The good folks at Wesley Homes have announced a number of fun and informative workshops and events for the Spring season. March: Learn how to downsize one step at a time at Downsizing to Simplicity... [Read more]
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Advertiser Wesley Homes Offering Free ‘Destination Travel Program’
WLB Advertiser Wesley Homes is offering a free ‘Destinations Travel Program’ to provide respite care for the loved ones of 24/7 in-home caretakers. The programs will happen on March 26th, April... [Read more]
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Welcome Back Advertiser Judson Park Retirement Community
A wonderful, unexpected event occurred this week when The Waterland Blog visited returning Advertiser, Judson Park Retirement Community in Des Moines. A young woman dropped by the marketing office to... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Judson Park, The Sound Choice For Senior Living!
Welcome The Waterland Blog’s Latest Advertiser: Judson Park, The Sound Choice for Senior Living! When visiting Judson Park’s beautifully landscaped 13-acre campus in Des Moines, you’ll... [Read more]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parks, Rec & Senior Services Builds Community And Enhances Quality Of Life
Letter to the editor: Parks, Recreation and Senior Services builds community and enhances your quality of life. What is important to you? The Des Moines Legacy Foundation was established in 1999 to support... [Read more]
City Manager Responds To Budget Cuts Facing Des Moines
City Manager Tony Piasecki City Manager Tony Piasecki Thursday (Oct. 8th) responded to concerns that one of his proposals to offset an anticipated $2 million revenue shortfall in 2010 includes elimination... [Read more]
GUEST EDITORIAL: Why Citizens Should Speak Up About Proposed Cuts To The Parks & Recreation Department
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Guest Editorial by Des Moines resident Leslie Newman:] Des Moines Citizens, Residents, Business Owners, Neighbors, Voters, Tax Payers, and City Council Members; It is... [Read more]
Wesley Homes Open Houses Coming Sept. 20th & 27th
Waterland Blog Advertiser Wesley Homes is holding two Open Houses – at their Des Moines campus Sunday, Sept. 20th and in Auburn on Sunday, Sept. 27th. Here are the details: WHAT: Wesley Homes annual... [Read more]
Seniors Can Get Free Ride To Farmers Market
The City of Des Moines’ Senior Services is sponsoring a free shuttle service for seniors over 55 to the Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month between 9:30am and 2:30pm. Residents... [Read more]
Wesley Homes Homecoming Week Is May 26th Through May 29th
Waterland Blog Advertiser Wesley Homes is celebrating 65 years of service to the community with a Homecoming Week from May 26th to 29th at their Des Moines location at 815 South 216th Street. Homecoming... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Wesley Homes!
Des Moines’ Wesley Homes Turns 65 This Year! A few weeks ago our latest Waterland Blog Advertiser Wesley Homes of Des Moines shared their blog with us. We loved the audio histories of some of their... [Read more]
Wesley Homes “At Home” Ranked In Top 25%
Wesley Homes‘ “At Home” announced last week that it has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the... [Read more]
Elder Watch Program Helps Des Moines Seniors
by Josh Hart Last October, a cool new program started in the Des Moines area when Don Harper and Wayne Corey founded the Des Moines/Normandy Park Elder Watch Program. It took these guys 1-1/2 years to... [Read more]
City Of Des Moines Dishes For Community
Did you know you can get a hot and affordable meal in Des Moines for under $6 and only $3 for those over 60? According to the City of Des Moines Website: LUNCH IS SERVED A hot, nutritious meal is served... [Read more]
Senior Expo Coming To Highline College 3/27
When you think of Highline Community College, you usually think of fresh-faced young college kids, right? Well, maybe it’s time to add another demographic to the pie – senior citizens –... [Read more]
Brunch Fundraiser Is Saturday At Activity Center
How does a mouthwatering maple and cinnamon French Toast soufflé sound? Well, you can enjoy just that and more this Saturday morning, March 7th, at the Des Moines Activity Center, which is located at... [Read more]
