StoryPoint Urbandale

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.

09/06/2026

🎂🎉 We sure know how to throw a birthday party! 🎉🎂
We had the BEST time celebrating with some sweet treats and plenty of fun! 🧁✨ Everyone got to decorate their very own cupcake, showing off their creativity before we took on the ultimate birthday challenge… breaking open the piñata! 🪅🎊
There were lots of smiles, laughter, and, of course, a little candy chaos! 😂🍬
What a wonderful way to celebrate another trip around the sun! ☀️🎈 Happy Birthday to our birthday stars! 💕🎉

09/06/2026

🕺✨ Groovy, baby! It was 70’s Day! ✨💃
We took a trip back in time today and had an absolute blast! 🌼☮️ We put our creativity to the test with 70’s Pictionary, transformed ourselves into paper dolls, and got our game-show fix with 70’s-themed The Price Is Right! 🎨✂️💰
There were plenty of laughs, some serious competition, and LOTS of groovy fun! 🪩🌈
We had such a far-out time traveling back to the 70’s! ✌️🕺❤️

09/02/2026

September is started! We can use some sponsors for September for our Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Can you sponsor a day? Let us know!

💜 September is right around the corner! 💜
Our StoryPoint Urbandale Walk to End Alzheimer’s team is working hard to raise funds and support the fight against Alzheimer’s! 🧠💜
For the month of September, we are looking for sponsors to help sponsor each day of the month! 📅💜 Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.
👉 Want to donate? Simply scan the QR code! 📲 This is our preferred method of donating.
You can also make a check payable to the Alzheimer’s Association and write “Team StoryPoint Urbandale” in the memo line.
Thank you for supporting our team and helping us Walk to End Alzheimer’s! 💜👟
Together, we can make a difference! 💜

09/01/2026

We are excited to recognize and honor one of our amazing staff members, Thomas. Thomas has been with StoryPoint-Urbandale since September of 2025. He always has a bubbly demeanor and is known for his strong work ethic. He is described as kind, compassionate, and optimistic. Even though staff are assigned to assist specific residents, he wholly lives the “Every Resident is My Resident” and will step in at anytime, to help any one. He truly fulfills the 1440 Promise, making every moment count for everyone. We’re grateful to have him be part of our family!

09/01/2026

Thank you to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and their Therapets program, for bringing Koda by for a visit!

08/31/2026

🍾Anyone play “Spin the Bottle” back in the day? We put our own spin on it today! There were definitely some giggles. 🤭

08/31/2026

Thank you to Aryka with Powerback for leading a great activity focusing on depth perception!

08/29/2026

🍑 Peach lemonade anyone? 🍋

08/28/2026

Talk about a “feel good story”! We are so happy to be part of it!

GREAT NEWS: One of our longest residents SAGE was adopted today!

Yesterday, the enrichment director for a retirement community came to the shelter to take a dog on a Dog’s Day Out field trip. She mentioned she wanted to take the dog to her workplace to spend time with the residents and asked if we had suggestions for who might be a good fit. Sweet, gentle Sage came to mind right away.

Sage had a great day, meeting the residents, getting lots of pets and giving lots of cuddles. Everyone fell in love with her, both the residents and the team members, and when she had to go back to the shelter they all wished she could stay longer.

One team member, Monica, couldn’t get Sage out of her head. Sage was so polite and kind with the residents, and she was well-behaved, staying right by Monica’s side when she asked. She was just the perfect dog, and Monica thought she’d be a great fit … not just for her home, but to accompany her to work every day!

“She stole my heart right away,” Monica told us today when she came to the shelter to make things official. She said Sage will be her work buddy and will have regular interactions with the residents, and several of her fellow team members had already offered to “baby-sit” when needed.

We couldn’t ask for a better match for Sage. She not only has a new home, she has a whole extended family!