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Downsizer’s Club

Get expert advice and practical support to help simplify your transition to Wesley with confidence and ease.


An Exclusive Series

This quarterly seminar series supports Priority Reservation List Members through every stage of downsizing and preparing for your lifestyle at Wesley. Each session offers expert guidance, practical strategies, and a supportive community to help you plan confidently—whether you’re just beginning or actively preparing for a move.

First, register for our upcoming event below, then feel free to peruse the full archive of last year’s sessions at the bottom of this page for continued learning at your own pace.


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Navigating the Money of Moving

  • Understand the financial side of moving: Learn about key decisions that can impact your transition, from funding your move to planning for life after the sale of your home.
  • Explore ways to maximize your resources: Discover strategies related to home equity, home preparation, timing, and return on investment.
  • Prepare for important tax and financial considerations: Gain insight into topics that may affect your proceeds, Medicare costs, and future financial planning.
  • Get answers from the experts: Bring your questions and participate in an interactive panel Q&A with professionals from multiple disciplines.

When
Monday, August 31 @ 2:00 p.m.

Where
Wesley Des Moines
The Gardens Chapel
815 S 216th St
Des Moines, WA 98198

Space is limited. RSVP to attend in person by calling (206) 824-5000.

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How to Register

For Zoom: Register for each quarterly event.

For In-Person: Seating is limited, so please call to RSVP for each event you plan to attend in person.


Previous Webinars

View recordings of our previous Downsizer’s Club events here.

Jan 2025 – Intro to Series [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

Feb 2025 – Letting Go [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

Mar 2025 – Auctions [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

Apr 2025 – Preparing for Sale [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

May 2025 – Title & Escrow [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

June 2025 – Home Sales & Capital Gains [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

July 2025 – Summer Yard Sales [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

August 2025 – Money Matters [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

September 2025 – Home as a Living Space [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

October 2025 – Reinvesting Estate Proceeds [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

November 2025 – Fraud Prevention [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

December 2025 – Downsizing Panel with Wesley Residents [Video Recording]

Q1 March 2026 – Starting Your Next Chapter [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

Q2 June 2026 – Getting Ahead of the Process [Video Recording][PDF Presentation]

Other Materials

Downsizer’s Club Materials & Letter