We were thrilled to welcome Gary back to Bickford of Urbandale this month for another one of his phenomenal piano performances! Gary plays entirely by ear, no sheet music, just pure talent, and we love how he pauses between songs to see if we recognize the tune so he can hear our voices join in. It’s moments like these that make our community feel like home. Thank you, Gary, for sharing your gift with us! If you’d like to stop by, we’d love to show you around our cozy community and share our calendar of upcoming events. Feel free to call Taylor to schedule a personal tour, we’d be happy to have you! +1 (515) 419-8872. Or stop by 5915 Sutton place.

BINGO FUN at BICKFORD of Urbandale! Every Monday & Thursday at 2 PM, we gather for one of our favorite activities, BINGO! With fun-sized candy bar prizes and lots of laughs, everyone’s a winner here! Today was extra special as we welcomed a new friend to our community. Welcome, Darrell !!! If you’re feeling generous, we’re always happy to accept donations of fun-sized candy bars to keep the fun (and sweet treats) going strong! All are welcome to join their loved ones for the fun and come make some memories with us! #BickfordFamily #BingoFun #SweetWinnings #WelcomeTerry #UrbandaleLife

Rain or Shine… We Shop on Time! Nothing can stop our Bickford of Urbandale crew, not even the rain! Today we hopped on Howie the Bus for our bi-monthly resident shopping trip, lists in hand and chocolate on the brain. Yes, chocolate is a need. Just ask our friends! We zipped through the store like pros and checked off every item on every list… all in record time, just one hour! At Bickford, it's more than errands...it’s an outing full of laughs, teamwork, and sweet treats. Want to learn more about life at Bickford? Come visit us at 5915 Sutton Place. We’d love to show you around! #BickfordOfUrbandale #ResidentAdventures #ShoppingDay #RainOrShine #ChocolateIsALifestyle #LifeAtBickford #EssentialsAndLaughs

At Bickford of Urbandale, we truly have one of the best communities around. Our friends care for one another like family. While Dean stepped out to run a few errands, we enjoyed a little impromptu "Creativity with Ceila" time and treated her to a relaxing nail session. When Dean returned, he was so grateful to see her smiling and pampered! Barb and Jean couldn't resist joining in on the fun too. Later on, we caught a sweet moment where Barb was showing Ceila how her walker works. Just another example of the kindness and support we see every day. It’s these small, meaningful moments that make life at Bickford so special. Want to see the heart of our community in person? Stop by for a walk-in tour at 5915 Sutton Place or give Taylor a call at (515) 419-8872. #BickfordOfUrbandale #SeniorLivingWithHeart #FriendshipAndCare #MomentsThatMatter

Staying active is a way of life here at Bickford of Urbandale! Whether we’re planting flowers, stepping out with our walking club, or enjoying a lively game of indoor ball (yes, sometimes we bring the fun inside), there’s never a dull moment! Our days are filled with movement, laughter, and connection — because staying active keeps the body strong and the spirit even stronger. Curious about what makes Bickford so special? Stop by for a walk-in tour at 5915 Sutton Place or call Taylor at (515) 419-8872 to schedule a visit. We'd love to show you around! #BickfordOfUrbandale #SeniorLivingWithHeart #ActiveLiving #BickfordFamily

We were thrilled to welcome back The Noted 3 to Bickford of Urbandale for their Summer Ensemble performance! This talented a cappella trio brings beautiful harmony and joyful energy to our home twice a year, and we’re so grateful for their continued visits—summer and winter alike! Thank you, Lucille and The Noted 3, for sharing your voices and making our day so special. We’ll be counting down the days until we see you again this winter! #BickfordOfUrbandale #TheNoted3 #AcapellaJoy #SummerHarmony #SeniorLivingMusic

BINGO FUN at Bickford of Urbandale! Join us every Monday and Thursday at 2 PM for our lively Bingo sessions! It’s always a great time filled with laughter, friendly competition, and sweet prizes. We’re always thankful for donations of fun-sized chocolate bars to keep our prize stash exciting—our friends love them! Family and friends are always welcome to join in the fun and spend some quality time with your loved one. We hope to see you there! #BickfordOfUrbandale #BingoTime #SweetPrizes #FamilyFun #SeniorLivingJoy

Crafting, Connection, and Creativity! Today at Bickford of Urbandale, we had an absolute blast during our Fun with Fox Therapy crafting event! A big thank you to Alyssa for collaborating with us and bringing some wonderful crafting supplies. With her help, our residents created beautiful tissue paper suncatchers that are sure to brighten up any window—and our hearts! There were smiles, laughter, and plenty of proud moments as everyone enjoyed a relaxing and joyful time expressing their creativity. We’re already looking forward to our next crafting adventure! #BickfordOfUrbandale #FoxTherapyFun #SeniorLivingJoy #CraftingWithHeart #SuncatchersAndSmiles

Bickford Bakers were back at it today! We had a wonderful time whipping up festive red, white, and blue Rice Krispie treats in our Bickford Bakers class! Of course, we had to sample a few before heading over to Mary B’s Neighborhood for our Tuesday reading. There, we enjoyed short stories, shared our tasty snacks, and played some fun games together. It’s days like today that remind us how sweet life is when shared with friends. #BickfordOfUrbandale #BickfordBakers #SeniorLivingJoy #MaryBsNeighborhood #SweetMoments

Doughnuts with Dad at Bickford of Urbandale This morning, we had a sweet time celebrating the incredible fathers in our Bickford family at our Doughnuts with Dad event! A big thank you to Shannon with Suncrest Hospice for bringing the delicious doughnuts and some extras for our C.N.A. for C N.A. week. — they paired perfectly with our coffee and hot chocolate and made for a cozy and joyful morning. We love creating special moments like this for the amazing men who have given so much to their families and communities. Stay tuned — July is bringing even more fun with 4th of July festivities and a 50s Day celebration you won't want to miss! If you’d like a closer look at our vibrant and welcoming community, give Taylor a call at 515-419-8872 to schedule a tour. We’d love to meet you! #BickfordOfUrbandale #SeniorLivingWithLove #FathersDay #DoughnutsForDad #LifeAtBickford #CelebrateDad #UrbandaleEvents