Independence Village Des Moines

10/22/2026

Getting crafty at Independence Village Carmel! 🍂🤎 Residents brought their adorable mini scarecrows to life with a little fall creativity!

10/22/2026

Pumpkin painting, costume contests, festive treats, and a good old-fashioned spooky movie are just a few ways to enjoy the season.

Looking for some inspiration? We've rounded up 13 Halloween activities to help make the most of this festive time of year.

Take a look and tell us which activity you'd enjoy most! 👻

Discover engaging Halloween activities for seniors. From festive crafts and games to movie nights, find ways to make Halloween special here.

10/21/2026

Jackpot! 🎰🎉 Residents at Independence Village New Hudson hit the casino for an outing filled with excitement, laughter, and a little luck! ❤️

10/21/2026

Music, faith, and togetherness! 🎶❤️ Independence Village Pella enjoyed a beautiful day of uplifting performances from the Pella Christian High School Worship Team and Sounds of Inspiration. A special thank-you to both groups for sharing their talents and bringing so much joy to our community! ✨

10/20/2026

Music brings us together! 🌈🎶 The talented choir at Independence Village Columbus filled the community with beautiful voices and plenty of joy during their “The Colorful World of Music” concert! A big round of applause to the residents and choir director Kim Hickman for such a wonderful performance! ❤️👏

10/20/2026

Who says Bingo has to be traditional? 🎉 Residents at Independence Village Ames switched things up with Unusual Bingo, bringing plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and a little extra excitement to a classic favorite! 💙

10/19/2026

Pumpkin patches, campfires, and all the fall fun! 🎃🍁 Independence Village Grand Ledge soaked up the season with good food, great company, and a cozy afternoon outdoors! 🧡

10/16/2026

A little spooky and a whole lot of creativity! 🎃🍂 Independence Village Zionsville West got crafty making their own Halloween wreaths, each with a unique festive touch! We love seeing everyone's creativity shine! 🧡

10/16/2026

Who says you can't party like a rockstar? 😎🎶 Independence Village Brighton turned up the energy with a neon RAVE! From black lights and glowing colors to techno beats and nonstop dancing, our residents sure know how to party! 💚💜💙

10/16/2026

101 years of love, laughter, and a life worth celebrating! 🎂💐

Independence Village White Lake celebrated a very special milestone as Mary turned 101! Her kindness, wisdom, and joyful spirit make her such a treasured part of our community. Join us in wishing Mary a wonderful birthday! ❤️🎉

10/02/2026

A few more photos from such a special day. 💗🎀 So proud of these amazing residents for coming together, sharing their stories, and showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink looks pretty good on this crew! 🩷

10/02/2026

Today was one of those moments that reminds you just how special our community is. 💗🎀

Our residents came together to shave their heads in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, each with their own reason, their own story, and someone special on their heart. Hearing them share why they chose to participate and watching everyone support one another made this such a meaningful and emotional day.

A little hair is nothing compared to the love, strength, and support shown today. 💕 We are so proud of everyone who participated and grateful to have shared this beautiful moment together.

Here’s to honoring the fighters, celebrating the survivors, remembering those we’ve lost, and standing beside everyone affected by breast cancer. 🎀💗

09/25/2026

Take a look at the residents across Independence Village communities whose passions inspired some incredible expierences!✨

09/11/2026

Yesterday’s BBQ was a sweet one! 🍎🍍🔥 We switched things up and grilled apples and pineapple with brown sugar and peanut butter and they were a hit! Nothing better than trying something new, sharing lots of laughs, and enjoying a delicious afternoon together.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer — it’s a chance to recognize generations of hard work and the people behind it.

For our residents, that means a lifetime of careers, accomplishments and stories worth celebrating. ❤️

From cookouts and live music to favorite traditions and time together, see how StoryPoint Group communities celebrate Labor Day and the people who make our communities so special.

Discover fun Labor Day activities for seniors, and how StoryPoint Group communities celebrate with connection, creativity, and joy.

09/03/2026

We are excited to shine the spotlight on James, one of our newer housekeeping team members! Since joining our community, James has made a wonderful impression with his outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and dedication to doing a great job.
Residents and staff alike have nothing but great things to say about him, and we are so lucky to have him on our team. Originally from Southern California, James enjoys spending his free time reading and taking long walks. His favorite color is red, which perfectly matches the energy and enthusiasm he brings to work each day.

09/02/2026

This month our resident spotlight is the wonderful Michelle!
Michelle brings joy wherever she goes with her wonderful sense of humor and love of laughter. She enjoys spending time with her furry companions, her dog Sammy and her cat Milo, who keep her days full of fun and companionship. Michelle's favorite color is green, a perfect match for her warm and vibrant personality. Whether she's sharing a laugh with friends or talking about her beloved pets, Michelle brightens the day of everyone around her!

08/27/2026

🎬 “Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen…” 🎶

A first-time watch of 9 to 5 for two of our residents! 💛 In honor of Dolly Parton’s passing, we’re spending the week celebrating her incredible life and legacy with some of her most-loved movies here at Independence Village Des Moines.

There’s no better place to start than 9 to 5! 🎥✨

08/21/2026

And that’s a wrap on our Amazing Race: Around the World! 🌎

Our residents spent the week competing in challenges through Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania before wrapping it all up with today’s awards ceremony!

The competition definitely got intense with this group, but there were even more laughs, teamwork, and great memories along the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better week or a better group of racers.

Congratulations to our winning team and to ALL of our residents who gave it their all! 🏆

08/17/2026

Day 1 of our Amazing Race Biannual is in the books! 🌍✈️🏁

Today our residents packed their passports and traveled to Europe! 🇪🇺 We made our first stop in Italy for a pasta relay 🍝 before heading over to France for a French fashion scavenger hunt! 🇫🇷🥖

The teams were competitive, the laughs were nonstop, and everyone had such a fun time kicking off our week together! ❤️💛💚💙

Next stop… the Caribbean! 🌴☀️ Stay tuned — the race has only just begun! 🏁