WesleyLife

12/20/2025

🧘🏼🏃🏊 Exercise is one of the most effective tools for improving health, boosting mood, and maintaining mobility. Learn how to create your ideal fitness routine, and let us know how you like to stay active!

Learn about the importance of exercise for seniors, and discover tips to develop a well-rounded fitness routine, including example exercises.

12/19/2025

Last night, WesleyLife president and CEO Rob Kretzinger and other executive leaders took time to celebrate and thank our volunteer board of directors, whose support and wise counsel are fundamental to the success of the organization.

A big "thank you" to Sam Kolner, director of dining services at Wesley on Grand, our community for healthy living in Des Moines, and his team for creating a festive ambience for a holiday celebration, as well as a delicious celebratory meal.

To our board members: Thank you for your servant-leadership, and for giving of your time and talents to broaden WesleyLife's reach and enhance the effectiveness of our mission. We wish all of you a blessed holiday.

12/19/2025

The 12 Days of Christmas are in full swing at Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community in Newton, Iowa! The community captured holiday cheer with a festive photo booth, bringing props and plenty of laughter.

Holiday parties aren’t just “extra” — they’re culture in action. They give residents and teams a chance to connect outside the day-to-day, welcome new people into the mix, and build the kind of relationships that make collaboration and socialization easier. They also create shared moments of appreciation: A simple way to recognize the work people have put in all year and remind each other that we’re part of something bigger than our individual roles.

Stay tuned for more fun from all our communities and services as we celebrate the season together!

12/17/2025

As part of the sweeping $49.5 million redevelopment at The Village, A WesleyLife Community in Indianola, Iowa, the campus's new independent living apartment building is taking shape — even as its beginnings were buried in snow last week!

Crews have been hard at work putting footings in place; you'll see in these photos a massive concrete pump on site, along with a construction team preparing cages and pouring foundations.

Everyone at The Village is excited to see the project continue to progress. To learn more, visit https://hubs.li/Q03YyM8h0!

12/16/2025

Merry Christmas from Brio of Johnston, a WesleyLife Community!

Brio’s “12 Days of Christmas” officially is under way. Residents and team members came together to celebrate the season with good food, shared stories, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Many thanks to the community's culinary team for the festive buffet, and to everyone who helped make the gathering such a bright moment on campus!

12/15/2025

Happy holidays from Heritage House-A WesleyLife Community in Atlantic, Iowa! The team there gathered last week to celebrate one another at their Team Member Tea, with the event offering everyone time to slow down, connect, and show appreciation for the people who bring our mission to life every day.

Moments like this matter. When team members create space to recognize one another — through laughter, food, and time together — they strengthen what it means to be part of WesleyLife. Care starts with people who feel seen, valued, and connected, and gatherings like these help build the relationships that carry into the work they do every day.

12/14/2025

As we mourn the tragedy that has devastated the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, today, we are thinking of all those who begin the annual observation of Hanukkah this evening. We are so very sorry that this happened on any day, but especially on this day of celebration. Our hearts go out to all.

12/13/2025

🎨 Creativity, conversation, and community are the secret ingredients in the recipe for older adults’ mental health. Discover how simple social events can nurture the mind and lift spirits in our latest article.

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Dig into the science behind socialization and mental health, and discover eight social events for seniors that lift spirits and spark purpose.

12/12/2025

Holiday parties matter because organizational culture isn’t built only in meetings or metrics. It’s built in shared moments — when titles fade, laughter shows up, and people connect as humans, not as job descriptions. Team members at the Network Support Center in Johnston enjoyed all of this yesterday at their holiday gathering, held at Edgewater-A WesleyLife Active Life Community in West Des Moines.

A well-done holiday gathering creates space for gratitude, belonging, and recognition. It reinforces that people are seen and valued beyond their output. It gives teams a chance to reset together, reflect on what they’ve carried this year, and head into the next one feeling connected rather than depleted.

Culture lives in how it feels to work somewhere. Moments like these shape that feeling — long after the decorations come down. ❤️

Happy holidays from the WesleyLife NSC!

12/11/2025

Just in: WesleyLife president and CEO Rob Kretzinger is being honored as the recipient of a top industry award. Read more in the link below!

WesleyLife President and CEO Rob Kretzinger is honored with a top industry award.

12/11/2025

Pets deserve a little Christmas magic, too. At Heritage House-A WesleyLife Community in Atlantic, Iowa, residents spent time this week baking homemade pet treats and packaging them up for the local animal shelter. The project offered a simple way for residents to stay connected, support animal companions in the community, and share a bit of holiday cheer with the people who care for the pets year-round!

12/09/2025

Residents at Halcyon House-A WesleyLife Community came together this week to decorate the Main Street Washington (Iowa) Lights of Love Tree.

It’s a beautiful tradition and a reminder of the love that continues to shine, even in loss. 💜

Halcyon House thanks everyone who shared their memories and helped make the tree a symbol of hope and remembrance!