The Summit of Bettendorf

05/02/2026

We warmed our horses up and are ready for the Kentucky Derby! Thank you Morning Star Academy for your help running the races!

04/27/2026

This week is Global Intergenerational Week. Our president and CEO, Rob Kretzinger, writes about why WesleyLife cares about this observance, how it informs our work, and how your efforts to connect with individuals of all ages can help combat societal prejudices toward older (and younger!) people. Please take a moment to read Rob's take on this important topic in the link below.

Intergenerational connections dispel stereotypes around aging. Our CEO discusses why this matters to WesleyLife, and why you should care, too.

04/09/2026

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04/08/2026

Didn't we make just the cutest wreaths?!?!? Believe it or not, those are pinecones!

04/05/2026

Rejoice - He is risen! On behalf of everyone at WesleyLife, we wish you a blessed, hope-filled Easter Sunday. Please enjoy this greeting that our president and CEO, Rob Kretzinger, sent to team members last week.

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Easter offers us something we all need: a quiet invitation to slow down and notice what matters. I don’t know about you, but as spring approaches, I want to be outdoors. On my walks, I notice signs of renewal all around me, and I’m reminded that each day is a new chance to make a difference.

A Scripture verse that comes to mind when I think about this season is from Isaiah 43:19: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” It’s a reminder that growth and possibility are always unfolding, even in moments when they can be easy to miss.

Across WesleyLife, we see growth and possibility lived out every day. They can be present in small acts of kindness, in moments of reassurance, and in the trust placed in us by those we serve. Each interaction carries an invitation to live life with a greater sense of meaning, to lean into hope, and to pursue joy. That is both the privilege of this work and the responsibility we share.

As I prepare to retire in a little less than two months’ time, I’m thinking of my own renewal as I seek God’s plan for my next chapter. The fact that I’m able to prepare a “second act” is a testimony to what we do as a health and well-being organization; in previous generations, retirement was a time of rest. I’m looking forward to a little of that, sure … but mostly, I feel overwhelming gratitude for the health that will allow me to continue to make some kind of impact, and to be present and active with my wife, our children, and our six grandchildren.

I’ll leave you with this: The earlier we work on our health and well-being, the better. Please fill your body with good food, move naturally, connect regularly with those you care about, and partner with your health care provider on ways you can maximize your one precious life.

Whether or not an Easter celebration is a tradition for you, I wish you in the days ahead some time to rest, to spend time with the people who mean something to you, and to reflect on the difference you make. Your presence matters. Your work matters. And the impact you have reaches farther than you may ever know.

On behalf of our leadership team, thank you for all you bring to WesleyLife and to one another.

04/02/2026

The Easter Bunny stopped by to spread some Easter cheer and to hide some Easter eggs for our scavenger hunt. Thanks Easter Bunny!

04/01/2026

Our Tattoo Parlor was no joke today, but there were lots of giggles! Thanks to Riverdale High School, Port Byron, Illinois for hosting!

04/01/2026

Bobbi led a Jazzersize Extreme class today! Her positive energy helped make those 100 chair stands a reality!

03/27/2026

As we continue through National Reading Month, we’re proud to celebrate Sara Sheldon, a resident of The Summit and the published author of “The Few. The Proud. Women Marines in Harms Way.”

At age 70, Sara courageously traveled alone to Camp Fallujah, Iraq, to interview women Marines serving during wartime. Her powerful book shares their duties, emotions, motivations, and bravery of the women who served - bringing their stories to life through interviews, photos, and firsthand insight.

03/20/2026

Flower arranging and a remote control car made for a perfect day in the sunshine this afternoon!