Upcoming Events
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The Fort Dodge Walk is on Saturday, September 27.
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Opening Ceremonies
Walk Immediately Follows at Iowa Central Community College
More info and registration: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=952177&pg=team&fr_id=18552
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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Wine Down Wednesday
This week it’s a little different.
Join us at the Kenyon Place patio (by Henrietta’s Garden) from 5-6 pm for a bonfire and music.
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.
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!
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.
Donuts with Grownups
Donuts with Grownups will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, September 12 in the Tompkins Celebration Center with Cooper 4th grade students.
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.
Vespers
Join the Friendship Haven Bell Choir and Chorus for a Vespers service in the Tompkins Celebration Center at 3pm.
Friendship Haven Tailgate Party
Tailgate with us on Friday, September 5 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm in the Bird Door Parking Lot
(in case of inclement weather, in Tompkins Celebration Center)
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.
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 11:30am - 12:30pm at the Schmoker Building (where Rock Steady Boxing is held).
If you're interested in participating, you can register online at apdaparkinson.org/ia.
If you have any questions, please reach out to either Program Manager Susan Callison at (515) 782-4386 or Support Group Leader Kourtney Lenz at (515) 573-6270.
Strength in optimism. Hope in progress.
Vespers
Join the Friendship Haven Bell Choir and Chorus for a Vespers service in the Tompkins Celebration Center at 3pm.
Vespers
Join the Friendship Haven Bell Choir and Chorus for a Vespers service in the Tompkins Celebration Center at 3pm.
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.
FH Fair
Join us for popcorn, snow cones, down a clown, clown toss, high striker, and guessing booth.
The fun starts at 1:30 pm in the Bird Door parking lot. In case of rain, we’ll be in the Tompkins Celebration Center.
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 11:30am - 12:30pm at the Schmoker Building (where Rock Steady Boxing is held).
If you're interested in participating, you can register online at apdaparkinson.org/ia.
If you have any questions, please reach out to either Program Manager Susan Callison at (515) 782-4386 or Support Group Leader Kourtney Lenz at (515) 573-6270.
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, August 5, 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/86918116766?pwd=majfb5r7dHaMoauTeePna6NNcGud68.1
Meeting ID: 869 1811 6766
Passcode: 172347
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• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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.