Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community

04/11/2026

Thanks to Jamie Grout for a great conversation with our WesleyLife at Home colleagues! Stacey and Aimee shared the exciting news that WesleyLife at Home is opening a new office right on the square in Newton.

WesleyLife at Home has been providing services in Newton and Jasper County for many years and we’re thrilled to welcome our friends and colleagues more officially to Newton with their downtown presence.

This podcast is about Wesley Life At Home. Wesley Life At Home has been around for a number of years. Now Wesley Life At Home will be opening a new office on the east side of the Newton Square next The Red Pride Cafe in the old Blooming Nails location. In this podcast we find out about all the services Wesley Life At Home offers. More and more people are looking at home health care. If you or a friend or relative are thinking about a situation like that check out this podcast. It may answer some questions you may have about Wesley Life At Home. If not, check out their website or their location opening up in late April or early May in downtown Newton. You can listen to the podcast on https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wesley-life-at-home-podcast--71094719, outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. The Out And About With Jamie Grout Podcast is sponsored by Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Ia, Newton Clinic, Advantage Credit Union, West Side Java Co, Lynette Baker / HALO Branded Solutions, Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community, Johnson Aviation, Inc., Jersey Freeze Ice Cream, and Newton Maid Rite.
4/3/26
Check out the shortcast video here:
https://youtu.be/9pUS-RsB41Q

04/08/2026

Caregiver Support Group – Today at 1 p.m.

Park Centre is hosting a Caregiver Support Group today at 1 p.m. in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.

This group is open to the public and will be held in the Garden Room at Park Centre. Caregivers are welcome to join for support, connection, and helpful resources.

04/05/2026

Park Centre team members and residents wish everyone a joyous Easter surrounded by friends, family, and happiness.

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.

04/03/2026

The Easter Bunny has been busy at Park Centre! 🐰🌼 Check out the fun and festive decorations our residents put on display.

03/30/2026

On National Doctors Day, we proudly thank Dr. Edwards, our Medical Director, for his dedication and excellent care. We appreciate all you do for our patients and community! 🩺💙

03/30/2026

We had an egg‑selent time at our second annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday! 🥚🐰

A heartfelt thank you to FNNB Bank and Woodward Community Based Services for their support in making this a free and fun event for families in our community.

03/28/2026

Join us this morning at 10 a.m. for our second annual Easter Hug Hunt. The hunt will be held at Sunset Park, 110 N. 6th Ave E. Hope to see you there!

03/25/2026

Exciting News! The Senior Living Education Series, hosted by Andy Algreen, Realtor - Senior Downsizing Coach and sponsored by Park Centre, is officially moving to Newton! Beginning in April, all sessions will now be held at the DMACC Conference Center.

The upcoming session is part two of our three‑part series on downsizing—and it’s packed with helpful tips, expert guidance, and practical strategies for anyone preparing for a simpler, more manageable lifestyle.

We would love for you to join us!

📍 Location: DMACC Conference Center
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
🎓 Topic: Downsizing – Part Two of Three

03/17/2026

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Cheer at Park Centre! 🍀

We had some special visitors spreading smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of St. Patrick’s Day cheer! 💚✨

Our residents loved the festive fun and the extra sprinkle of Irish spirit. ☘️🌈

02/28/2026

🌼 Blooming Kindness Across Generations at Park Centre! 🌼

We had such a wonderful time partnering with students from Thomas Jefferson Elementary and their parents for our Blooming Kindness Across Generations event!
Residents and students created a kindness‑themed flower craft, sharing kind acts they’ve already done this year and setting new kindness goals for 2026.

Intergenerational moments like this are so meaningful—they help build connection, understanding, and kindness that truly blooms across all ages. 💛

Thank you to the students, families, and team members who joined us and helped make this project so special!