Our July was full of fantastic summer vibes, so many exciting outings, and beautiful flowers! We were lucky enough to take trips to Blank Park Zoo and see our favorite animals. And once again, visit the beautiful Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! But we didn't have to go all that way to experience [...]
We hope that July continues to bring us sunshine and good times here at Arbor Springs! As we continue to have a fun summer time, let's all remember to be safe and keep other community members safe. Together we'll have a fantastic July! Thank you all for supporting and celebrating June's Alzheimer's [...]
June is a very special month for our community! This month, we come together to commemorate Alzheimer's Awareness Month. We've been busy these last few weeks, so we'd like to remind you just how important Alzheimer's Awareness Month is to us. There are so many ways you can get involved. So while [...]
We had an EGGCELLENT April in the community! Of course, there was egg dying and Easter festivities, and we so enjoyed celebrating with everyone. We also had fun singing and dancing to music, painting together, and baking cookies. And did I mention massages? What a great month. We also had the opportunity [...]
Even with April Fools' this month, we wouldn't fool you about all the great stuff we have planned. We've got celebrations for Easter and lots of fun as the weather warms up, especially in the garden. But that doesn't mean we didn't have a fabulous March. We celebrated St. Patrick's Day right [...]
With the new month, comes a new season. We look forward to spring and the weather warming up. Thank you to everyone for being so thoughtful and helpful this past month. You all create such a positive impact on our community. This March, we look forward to many fun activities and focusing [...]
Share The Love!! Unfortunately, Covid-19 put a damper on our new year, with our first case in residents identified on January 3rd. During the outbreak, our focus necessarily shifted to enhancing our infection control protocols and mitigating and preventing spread within the building. In spite of our outbreak, and the bitterly [...]
Ring In The New Year! Happy holidays and a happy New Year! Another year has come to a close, and as we reflect on what that means and look forward to what the next will bring, let’s remember how lucky we are to be together! Also, remember to keep warm through [...]
Always Thankful! What a wonderful Turkey Day we all had together (and apart)! Wherever you were, we hope your Thanksgiving was full of joy, connection, and, most importantly, food! Here at Arbor Springs, we took stock of what we are truly thankful for and all the beautiful things in our lives. [...]
Happy Turkey Day!! We’re excited for Thanksgiving and November, but we still had a spooky good time this October. We made some Jack-O-Lanterns and other crafts for the Fall season, as well as had a fantastic Autumn photoshoot. As we move into November, do remember Daylight Savings Time is this month, [...]
