Learn how residents have reshaped our flagship community. August was an exciting month at Wesley Des Moines. Six years in the making and Phase II of the ambitious three phase redevelopment has reached completion. As residents and members of the Captain’s Club (those with deposits for move in) toured the many community areas of the
View some of the completed spaces in the new building–opening soon! Take a look at the recently finished dining room (pictured above) where Wesley Des Moines residents will enjoy flexible dining options. Residents and guests will enjoy the well-appointed common areas and the grand lobby. The beautiful new Chapel provides light and
Wesley Des Moines will employ its new cleaning tech during move-ins to the new building. Wesley communities are practicing high-frequency deep cleaning, especially on high touch surfaces such as railings, tables, chairs, etc. Last year, Wesley Des Moines purchased four electrostatic sprayers. These sprayers were incorporated into our Des Moines’ regular cleaning schedule before the
Move into the Bainbridge when the new Gardens building opens! Enjoy life at the new Wesley Des Moines apartment building in the spacious Bainbridge. This layout offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms with western exposure and a view of the courtyard and rose garden. This 1st floor accommodation has a walkout patio to the walking
Work on the new Gardens building in Phase 2 continues on schedule! At this time, we have completed our initial “punch” inspections through all of the apartments. Final inspections will take place throughout July, and we expect to receive a Certificate of Occupancy by the second week of August. Current residents are scheduled to begin
Wesley Des Moines has a program for applicants with a limited income. Bishop Calvin D. McConnell of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church was very involved in helping people of limited income in the South Sound area. Wesley Des Moines created the Bishop McConnell Scholarship Program to allow applicants with limited financial
From staff to residents, the spirit of giving thrives at Wesley. By Ellen Johanson, Annual Giving Manager Wesley Community Foundation Chances are you have probably heard, “It is better to give than to receive.” It is well-known since the person credited with saying it was Jesus Christ, so the saying has been around for about
The New Gardens building is taking shape! With scaffolding up, roof mounted and windows being installed around the building, the New Gardens at Wesley Des Moines is now ready for the next phase of work. In the apartment wings, workers will start on the 5th floor and work their way down installing drywall followed by
The daughter of a long-time resident shares her experience with Wesley Hospice. Marie Meyers is one of five sisters who are all daughters of Wally Meyers, who passed away late last year. After a lifetime of living independently, Wally expressed to his daughters that he needed more help. Marie Meyers followed Wally’s health closely as
These horses were the mane event at Wesley U! Wesley U is Wesley’s lifelong learning program, now available at all three Wesley locations. Wesley U offers residents and non-residents who are 50 years or more the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of enriching classes. Recently at Wesley Des Moines, residents enjoyed a four-part
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