Western Home Communities

02/13/2026

What a sweet night at the Valentine’s Dance at the Diamond Event Center! 💕🎶
Our independent residents enjoyed a Valentine’s Dance complete with a live band, a dance floor full of great moves, and sweet treats to top it all off. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the evening so fun—spot yourself (and your friends!) in the photos! 💃🕺

02/13/2026

Wondering what Fortified Life is all about? Here are the biggest benefits:
🏡 Independence – live in your condo or house…wherever you call home.
🛡️ Asset protection – pay a fixed monthly fee with no surprise charges.
🌿 Holistic health – stay healthy before an injury or illness occurs.
Want to learn more (and ask questions)? Join us for Fortified Life’s Lunch & Learn on Feb. 18 at Table 1912 with Sales Director Chris Dunn. Lunch is provided (soup + build-your-own salad bar), free to attend.

02/12/2026

We celebrated a new chapter in convenient, on-site services at Western Home Communities! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Curana Health and Salon Iris (Thrivera Renew) Open House—touring the space, meeting the teams, and learning more about the services available right here in our community. From on-site primary care with Curana Health to salon services and new wellness offerings at Salon Iris, it was a great afternoon of connection (and refreshments, too!).
Take a look through the photos to see the highlights and familiar faces from the event. 📸

02/11/2026

Lunch is on us! 🥣🥗
Join us Feb. 18 at Table 1912 for Fortified Life’s Lunch & Learn with Sales Director Chris Dunn. Enjoy soup + a build-your-own salad bar while learning how Fortified Life helps address two of the biggest concerns for older adults—staying healthy enough to remain at home and protecting your resources if long-term care is ever needed.
✅ Free to attend • 🍽️ Lunch provided
📌 RSVP/registration required ➡️https://bit.ly/3OBPL6T

02/05/2026

Ready for a getaway in 2026? ✨ Our upcoming group trips are open to the public! Bring a friend, sibling, neighbor, or come solo and travel with a fun group!

🧳 MADISON MOMENTS | May 19–21, 2026
Highlights include the National Mustard Museum, Monona Terrace, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Formagination, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Wisconsin State Capitol, and Pendarvis.
✅ $100 deposit to reserve your spot (final payment due March 10, 2026)

🏙️ MOTOR CITY EXPERIENCE | June 7–12, 2026
Tour stops include the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, a Detroit River cruise, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Detroit Historical Museum, and more.
✅ $250 deposit to reserve your spot (final payment due Feb. 28, 2026)

Register today to lock yours in!
For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Ayers: (319) 222-2048 | carolyn.ayers@westernhome.org

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

As January comes to a close—National Hobby Month—we’re sharing a Thalman Square story we love. 🧵💛
Meet Norma, a lifelong quilter whose creativity has stitched its way through generations. From seasonal wall hangings (including her newest heart piece!) to 28 Christmas stockings for her kids, grandkids, and spouses—and even a wedding dress worn by both daughters—Norma’s hobby is truly a gift.
Read her story here:

January is National Hobby Month , a perfect time to celebrate the pastimes that bring joy, purpose, and connection. At Thalman Square , Norma Hager’s lifelong hobby does all three—one carefully pinned stitch at a time. A lifelong love of quilting Norma’s story with sewing began early. She star...

01/30/2026

🍩 Donut Day at Thalman Square 🍩
Residents serving some sweet smiles and having a hole lot of fun!
😄✨It was a sprinkle-filled day of laughs and joy 💛

01/29/2026

📣 Join UNI President Mark Nook at Thrivera — Feb 5
We’re excited to welcome University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook for our next Design Your Life: UNI Update. President Nook will share what’s ahead for UNI, including details on Panther Town planned near the McLeod Center, along with plans to increase enrollment and support community development.
✅ Free and open to the public — we hope you’ll join us!

01/27/2026

A little baking fun at Windhaven! 🍰🍒
A small group of residents baked a delicious chocolate cherry cake, filling the space with the sweetest smell—and even sweeter smiles. 💙😊

01/19/2026

A group from Western Home Communities joined Pack the Dome: MLK Day of Service at the UNI-Dome, partnering with UNI, the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley, and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to pack food for the Food Bank’s BackPack Program—supporting kids across northeast Iowa.
Proud to serve alongside so many in our community! 💜💛

01/16/2026

🎩🤠 Happy National Hat Day from Thalman Square! 🐊🎩
Our residents celebrated in style—with fun hats and a little friendly competition! We hosted a bean bag showdown: Cowboys vs. Crocodile Dundees… and it was a close one.
🏆 Final score: Cowboys win 93–87!
Check out these fantastic hats (and even better smiles) in the photos below! 📸✨