Sixty Forward

Come check out the Safety Safari on Oct. 7th.

🦒🐘 Set Off on a Safety Safari! 🐘🦒

Join us for a fun and interactive afternoon at the Community Safety Fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 2-4 p.m. at the 60 Forward Center. Explore hands-on exhibits and discover practical tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and independent. Learn about:

✅ Fall prevention
✅ Hands-only CPR
✅ Medication safety
✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Blood pressure checks
✅ Stroke recognition and prevention
✅ Emergency preparedness
✅ And more!

Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.

Learn more and register: https://www.mgmc.org/healthy-living/calendar/event-search-results-detail/?eventId=97c4e1ab-dca2-f111-a891-000d3a611c21

The Adult Day Center provides a welcoming place where participants spend the day engaged in activities, conversation, music, games, and meaningful social connection while caregivers have time to care for themselves and the responsibilities waiting outside.

If you're wondering whether it's the right fit, you don't have to make that decision alone. Schedule a visit. Bring your loved one for a partial day or a full day, stay with them if you'd like, or enjoy a cup of coffee at The Bistro while they get acquainted. It's an opportunity to see the program, meet the staff, and discover whether it feels right for your family.

To learn more or schedule a visit, contact Marisa Nicolaisen at [email protected] or all her at 515.233.2906

The Adult Day Center is located inside the Sixty Forward Center building at 205 S. Walnut Avenue in Ames.

It’s back!

The Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to The Bistro, bringing with it the first hint of fall. Warm spices, a touch of sweetness, and a familiar flavor that seems to mark the change of season.

The Bistro’s Hours: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bistro at the Sixty Forward Center was selected as a Top 3 Finalist for Best New Restaurant in Story County in the 2026 Ames Tribune Community Choice Awards! Thank you for your votes!

The final winner will be awarded at the Awards Gala on October 29th!

There comes a moment in many families when love alone doesn't answer every question.

You want to keep caring for your spouse, parent, or loved one. You want to be there for them. But you also need time to go to a doctor's appointment, run errands, catch up on work, or simply take a breath.

That's where the Adult Day Center at Heartland of Story County, located inside the Sixty Forward Center, can help.

The Adult Day Center provides a welcoming place where participants spend the day engaged in activities, conversation, music, games, and meaningful social connection while caregivers have time to care for themselves and the responsibilities waiting outside.

If you're wondering whether it's the right fit, you don't have to make that decision alone. Schedule a visit. Bring your loved one for a partial day or a full day, stay with them if you'd like, or enjoy a cup of coffee at The Bistro while they get acquainted. It's an opportunity to see the program, meet the staff, and discover whether it feels right for your family.

Asking for support isn't giving up. It's often what makes it possible to continue being the caregiver your loved one needs.

To learn more or schedule a visit, contact Heartland of Story County.

Learn practical ways to reduce fall risk, stay active, and maintain independence with this evidence-based program for adults 60+

September 24 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sixty Forward Center | 205 S. Walnut Avenue, Ames
Cost: Free

PleaseRegister: https://www.mgmc.org/healthy-living/calendar/event-search-results-detail/?eventId=94f8e3ce-8b95-f111-a88f-000d3a611c21

Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) is an evidence based, four hour program designed to help reduce fall risk and support overall health and well being. Participants will complete intake testing, learn practical strategies through classroom education, and receive basic exercise instruction.

Topics include environmental safety, nutrition, foot health, staying active, medication side effects, social connectedness, and mental and spiritual well being. Participants will also receive helpful resources and referrals to support healthy, active living.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hopefully they weren't too hard on you 😊

🃏 Don’t let the smiles fool you… we’ve got some card sharks on our hands! 😎

We had a great time hanging out at Sixty Forward for a little game of cribbage. They may look like the sweetest, most innocent group of folks you’ll ever meet… but once those cards hit the table, it’s game on! 😂

Lots of laughs, good conversation, and just enough competition to keep things interesting. Thanks for letting us join you—we’ll be back for a rematch! ♠️♥️♦️♣️

Never underestimate the senior citizens with a cribbage board. 😉

Spend the evening outdoors listening to live jazz while enjoying the patio at The Sixty Forward Center. It’s a simple way to gather with friends, meet someone new, or just sit and take in the music.

September 29 | 5-7 p.m.
Sixty Forward Center | 205 S. Walnut Ave, Ames
Cost: Free
*Bring your lawn chair

Plan to come early, grab snacks or a drink from The Bistro, and settle in for the entertainment.