Upcoming Events
Friendship Circle Luncheon
Please contact Deb Larson at 515.571.3799 if you plan on attending.
Retired Nurses Coffee
Join other retired nurses for fellowship and fun.
Coffee will be served in the Friendship Haven Tompkins Celebration Center at 1:30 pm.
Lights at Kennedy
Spot the Friendship Haven display at Lights at Kennedy all month long.
Join us December 5–7, 12–14, and 16–19.
And remember to vote for #26!
Carols & Cookies
First Presbyterian Church will be here in the Tompkins Celebration Center.
Town Hall
Every month, we hold a Town Hall for residents to hear from our leadership team about what's happening at Friendship Haven and ask questions. We also invite someone from our community to speak about what they do.
Berry Hearing Services
Berry Hearing Services will be here at 1:30pm in the Kenyon Place Rose Legler Room.
Creative Writing Class
Join our Creative Writing Class every Friday at 2 pm in the River Ridge Ann Smeltzer Room.
TTT Nut Sale
10:30 am - Outside the Kenyon Place Hearth Dining Room
11:30 am - Outside the River Ridge Dining Room
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Adult Coloring
Color to your hearts content in the Highland Herum Family Fireside Library.
Doug Lockin
To schedule an appointment with Doug, please contact Jen Lane at jen.lane@friendshiphaven.org
Lights at Kennedy
Spot the Friendship Haven display at Lights at Kennedy all month long.
Join us December 5–7, 12–14, and 16–19.
And remember to vote for #26!
Merry Monday
Christmas Spirit Week
Finally. Sweater weather.
Wear one to make the season better.
Twinkle from Top to Toe Tuesday
Christmas Spirit Week
If it glitters, jingles, or casts a light,
you’re absolutely doing it right.
Mad about Plaid Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Week
Holiday flannel flair -
in bold plaid if you dare.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christmas Spirit Week
Green like the Grinch all snug in his bed
or maybe you want to wear bright Santa red!
Pajama Jammy Jam Friday
Christmas Spirit Week
Snow-day energy all warm and snuggly —
soft, cozy, and wonderfully huggly.
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Retired Teachers & School Personnel
Join other retired teachers & school personnel for fellowship and fun.
Coffee will be served in the Friendship Haven Tompkins Celebration Center at 1:30 pm.
Havenpalooza
Save the date!
Friday, June 19th, Friendship Haven is hosting Havenpalooza!
Good Vibes. Live Tunes. Bright Booms.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
The first week of every month, a Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association support group is held right here at Friendship Haven. It will be held from 11:00am - 12:00pm at the Schmoker Building (where Rock Steady Boxing is held).
If you're interested in participating, you can register online at apdaparkinson.org/ia.
Strength in optimism. Hope in progress.
SHC Family Zoom Meeting
Our Simpson Health Center Administrator, Erin Hoversten-Majewski, will hold a family Zoom meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm. She’ll be letting you know what’s happening and answering any questions you may have.
Interested in joining? Here are the details:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84257605881?pwd=aKan3HfnqLt2S6beuUIMfkjhhFJJ76.1
Meeting ID: 842 5760 5881
Passcode: 896060
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Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Creative Writing Class
Join our Creative Writing Class every Friday at 2 pm in the River Ridge Ann Smeltzer Room.
Morning Coffee Club
Morning Coffee Club - formerly known as the Golden Kiwanis - meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 am in the River Ridge Ann Smeltzer Room.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The fourth Tuesday of every month, an Alzheimer’s support group is held right here at Friendship Haven. It will be held at 3:30pm in the Kenyon Place Rose Legler Room.
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Fall Fest
Join us for all things apple at Fall Fest in the Tompkins Celebration Center!
Doug Lockin
To schedule an appointment with Doug, please contact Jen Lane at jen.lane@friendshiphaven.org
Town Hall
Every month, we hold a Town Hall for residents to hear from our leadership team about what's happening at Friendship Haven and ask questions. We also invite someone from our community to speak about what they do.
Retired Teachers & School Personnel
Join other retired teachers & school personnel for fellowship and fun.
Coffee will be served in the Friendship Haven Tompkins Celebration Center at 1:30 pm.
Berry Hearing Services
Berry Hearing Services will be here at 1:30pm in the Kenyon Place Rose Legler Room.
Vespers
Join the Friendship Haven Bell Choir and Chorus for a Vespers service in the Tompkins Celebration Center at 2:30pm.
Note the new time!
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Friendship Circle Luncheon
Please contact Diane Anderson at 515.570.6686 if you plan on attending.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
The first week of every month, a Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association support group is held right here at Friendship Haven. It will be held from 11:00am - 12:00pm at the Schmoker Building (where Rock Steady Boxing is held).
If you're interested in participating, you can register online at apdaparkinson.org/ia.
Strength in optimism. Hope in progress.
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Every Sundae -oops, we mean Sunday- at 2pm, ice cream is served in the River Ridge Dining Room.
Fall Fest / Hallway Hops
Join us for a fun Fall Fest with “Hallway Hops” in the Assisted Living Hallway through the Highland Herum Family Fireside Library. There will be themed booths with tasty treats and fun stops!
Bible Study
Bible Study held weekly on Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Kenyon Place Conference Room.
Upper Room Devotional
Peer-led devotions are every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the River Ridge Ann Smeltzer Room.