Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community

05/27/2026

🎉💜 Get Ready to Get Colorful at Park Centre! 💜🎉
Join us for the Purple Powder Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m.—a fun, energetic event for all ages and activity levels!
✨ What to expect:
💜 Vibrant purple color powder stations
🎶 Music to keep you moving
🍿 Snacks to recharge
📸 Fun photo opportunities along the way
Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, you can take on a 5K or 1-mile route—it’s all about having fun and enjoying the experience!

Register by June 13 to guarantee your special event t-shirt. Registration is just $20 per person.

Grab your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make it a colorful morning to remember! 💜

👉 Sign up today and join the fun!

The Longest Day Purple Powder 5K Run/Walk 500 1st St N, Newton, IA - LocationPark Centre Main Entrance (west) circle drive 500 1… - June 27, 2026

05/21/2026

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05/18/2026

Park Centre is proud to be the title sponsor for the Senior Health & Fitness Fair next Wednesday, May 27. This wonderful event features informational presentations, complimentary breakfast and a variety of vendor booths. We would love for you to join us!

05/15/2026

For 30 years, Rob Kretzinger’s leadership has helped shape WesleyLife into Iowa’s largest and most comprehensive nonprofit provider of health and well-being services for older adults.

On May 14, residents, clients, team members, business partners, friends, and family members gathered at Edgewater to celebrate Rob’s remarkable impact, reflect on WesleyLife’s growth, and offer gratitude for the thousands of lives touched by his vision, mentorship, and mission-driven service.

Rob will retire as president and CEO on June 1 and will continue to support WesleyLife as senior advisor.

Please enjoy, in the link below, a recap and photos from this special celebration. (Photos courtesy of Maharry Photography, Des Moines.)

Rob, a grateful organization thanks you.

Hundreds of friends, business partners, family members, residents, and others gathered May 14 to celebrate 30 years of Rob Kretzinger's leadership.

05/14/2026

Our residents proudly showcased their unique talents and skills during our recent Resident Showcase! It was a joy to see everyone shine and celebrate the amazing abilities that make our community so special. ✨

05/13/2026

As we close out Nurses Week, we would like to share a few heartfelt reflections from our Director of Nursing on the incredible impact of this profession:
"There are moments in healthcare that remind you exactly why investing in people matters — and this is one of them.
During Nurses Week, I had the honor of standing alongside three incredible individuals while reciting the modern-day Nightingale Pledge — a moment that felt even more meaningful knowing the journeys each of them took to get there. Watching them step into the next chapter of nursing with such passion and purpose was something truly special.
I am proud to celebrate these four amazing individuals whose journeys began as CNAs here at Park Centre and whose dedication, sacrifice, and determination continue to inspire all of us.
⭐Annalyse — from CNA to now celebrating her LPN pinning, with her sights already set on the next step toward becoming an RN.
⭐Sean — from CNA to LPN, and now proudly pinned as an RN.
⭐Gabrielle — from CNA to LPN, and now celebrating her RN pinning as well.
⭐Peyton Wright — from CNA to LPN and now celebrating her RN *Not pictured
What makes this even more special is that these milestones were achieved while continuing to serve, grow, and care for others here at Park Centre. Balancing school, work, life, and endless responsibilities is no small task. The late nights, sacrifices, stress, perseverance, and commitment behind these accomplishments deserve so much recognition.
At Park Centre, we believe in supporting growth, encouraging education, and creating opportunities for people to chase their dreams — and watching these three achieve those dreams has been an absolute honor.
I am humbled and incredibly proud to have walked alongside each of them on this journey. While we can encourage and support, the true credit belongs to them and the endless hard work they poured into reaching these milestones. Congratulations, Annalyse, Sean, Gabrielle and Peyton. Your futures are incredibly bright, and Park Centre is better because of each of you." Nicole M, Director of Nursing

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! We had the honor of celebrating these special moms who call Park Centre home.

05/09/2026

Park Centre extends a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Horn’s class for helping plant flowers and vegetables in the Willowbrook garden! We’re excited to watch their hard work bloom throughout the spring and summer. 🌸🥕🌼

05/08/2026

We’ve had a great couple of days celebrating our amazing nursing team. Their compassion, expertise, and dedication make a difference in the lives of our residents every single day—and we’re incredibly grateful for all that they do. 💙

📸: This photo captures just a few of our dedicated nurses who provide care to our residents every day. Thank you!

05/08/2026

Park Centre’s 4th Annual Cinco de Derby! Cinco de what, you ask? 😄 This beloved tradition combines the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Our volunteer jockeys and their horses competed in a series of fun challenges to determine who is top jockey!