The Arbordale

05/29/2026

June is finally here, and our patio is looking absolutely beautiful for the start of summer! A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful Garden Club for doing an amazing job selecting and planting this season's gorgeous flowers. It is truly a community effort, and we appreciate everyone who chips in to help with the daily watering. Grab a cold drink, head outside, and enjoy the vibrant blooms with your neighbors this month!

05/28/2026

Life in the Heart of Urbandale! 🌳✨

One of the best parts about living at The Arbordale is having everything you need just minutes from your front door. Yet, you walk out to the patio and are eye to eye with an owl! 🦉

Whether you're running daily errands, meeting friends for dinner, or enjoying a sunny afternoon outdoors, convenience is always built right into your schedule.

Take a look at what is just down the road from our community at 2727 82nd Place:

Shopping & Essentials: We are just a quick 3-minute drive from Target for all your quick runs, and right around the corner from Hy-Vee for easy grocery shopping.

Dining & Entertainment: Excellent local restaurants (if you aren’t dining in-house!), shopping centers, and entertainment options are just down Hickman Road or scattered right in our neighborhood.

Parks & Recreation: Enjoy beautiful local Urbandale parks and the nearby public library for a relaxing afternoon.

Easy Commuting: With quick, 5-minute access to Interstate 80/35 and a short 10-minute drive into Downtown Des Moines, getting around the metro is a breeze.

Everything you need for a vibrant, connected lifestyle is right here.
Want to see the neighborhood for yourself? Schedule a tour today and find your perfect spot in the heart of it all.

05/26/2026

Our Memorial Day potluck was full of good food, great conversations, and a lot of laughs! We can’t think of a better way to end the holiday weekend!

05/25/2026

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This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and pay tribute to the courageous heroes who gave everything to protect our freedoms. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the veterans right here in our own community. We are incredibly proud to have you as our neighbors, and we stand in support of you and your families today and every day.

05/23/2026

🎭 Curtain Call & Cocktails! 🍸

What an extra special afternoon we had here at the community! The incredibly talented **Final Act Ensemble** treated us to a fantastic performance, but the excitement didn’t stop when the curtains closed.
To celebrate, we officially debuted our brand-new bar right by the Fireside Lounge! After the show, residents mingled, laughed, and caught up over a great selection of cold drinks, wine, and delicious snacks.

Between the stellar performance, the wonderful company, and the fantastic new lounge setup, it was the perfect way to wrap up the day. Cheers to many more happy hours and special events ahead! 🥂✨

Fun

05/16/2026

The Arbordale Independent Living community is situated in Urbandale, near the Johnston border, and offers excellent trail access for an active lifestyle.

Immediate Trail Access

The community is built right along the Urbandale walking trail system.

• Direct Connection: Residents have direct access to a walking path from the property, allowing for seamless outdoor exercise.

• Scenic Views: The trail network winds along North Walnut Creek, which flows just to the east and north of the community.

• Nature Observation: Visitors often see deer and other wildlife along the creek, and a nearby bridge offers a place to watch the water meander through the woods.

Nearby Parks & Destinations

Several highly-rated green spaces are reachable within minutes:

• Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum Urbandale, IA, United States 4.7 stars 71 reviews Park Open
Located just down the road at 3020 Sherry Ln, this park features wide concrete paths and beautiful gardens. Visitors appreciate the quiet, easy walking routes and numerous benches for resting.

• Trail Park Urbandale, IA, United States 4.6 stars 16 reviews Park Open
This dedicated recreational area is located along Urbandale Ave and provides a serene environment for morning exercise. It is wheelchair accessible and connects directly to the broader trail system.

Connection to Johnston Trails

Though located in Urbandale, The Arbordale is well-connected to Johnston's extensive 45-mile trail network:

• Johnston to Urbandale Trail: This 2.73-mile connector trail begins near Meredith Drive and 84th Street—just blocks from Arbordale—and links directly to the Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail in Johnston.

• Sycamore Trails: A short drive away, the Sycamore Trails offer 6.5 miles of both paved and forested dirt paths along the Des Moines River.

05/15/2026

What a beautiful afternoon celebrating the incredible women of The Arbordale at our Mother’s Day/Women’s Celebration Tea Party!

A very special thank you to our guest presenter, Ann Hanigan Kotz, for sharing her time, insight, and inspiring stories with us. Your presentation made the afternoon even more meaningful and memorable. Please check out her website for more information on her books and journey. https://www.annhkbooks.com

Thank you to all of the residents and guests who joined us to share tea, treats, laughter, and wonderful conversation. Events like these remind us how special this community truly is.

05/14/2026

We were delighted to welcome so many guests to our Sip & Sizzle Open House this morning! We hope you enjoyed Chef Arif Wright’s wonderful presentation and delicious meal as much as we enjoyed sharing our beautiful community with you. Thank you to everyone who attended — we loved having you here and hope to welcome you back soon as a new resident of The Arbordale!

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

What’s the perfect way to kick off a weekend? A live performance of his podcast, LOL Take 2! Tony Adelman had us laughing from start to finish as he shared tales from growing up in Urbandale, his adventures and life in Hollywood, and the secret to making truly great pesto. We laughed, we learned, and now we’re all craving Italian food. Thanks for the fantastic afternoon, Tony!

https://tonyadelman.com/