On The Forefront | April 2024

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TEAMMATES CELEBRATE

On April 8, Forefront Living and each of its entitiesPresbyterian Village North, The Outlook at Windhaven, Faith Presbyterian Hospice and Bella Vida - experienced a once-in-alifetime event as they were all located along the path of totality for the total solar eclipse. Residents, patients, teammates and their families came together to celebrate this rare event with themed snacks and viewing parties. Read more.

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The Outlook at Windhaven team rolled out the red carpet for Cottage VIPs who moved into their new homes on April 22

There was not a cloud in the sky as moving trucks and vans began their procession into the beautiful community, as residents looked on with anticipation As each item was wheeled from the trucks, residents’ dreams of a stress-free life began to unfold Read more

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April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to honoring voluntee and encouraging volunteerism

Teammates and residents at Presbyter Village North have partnered to volunteer regularly at The Stewpot, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dallas, offering a safe haven for homeless and at-risk citizens

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The inaugural Bella Vida (BV) VIP event was a success! Nearly 60 guests gathered in the BV Information Center for the “Meet Your New Neighbor” social One fun reconnection made possible through this event was between VIPs Ed Livermore and Jim Whisnand, past Delta Epsilon fraternity brothers at the University of Oklahoma, who rekindled their b th h d ft i t !

Additionally, the ministry provides resources to help these unhoused and impoverished Dallas neighbors with their basic needs as well as opportunities to improve their living situation. Read more.

AnnualSpringMemorial

On April 20, FPH hosted its annual Spring Memorial event, drawing approximately 200 individuals to the serene surroundings of the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center’s Spiritual Care Center, despite the stormy and rainy weather. There, amidst messages of hope, prayers, songs and shared laughter, families came together for an indoor memorial service Read more

Music Therapy Week is celebrated April 10-15 each year. Click each photo to enjoy two special songs performed by the incredible Faith Presbyterian Hospice Music Therapists. Read more.

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Faith Presbyterian Hospice and Presbyterian Village North represented the two organizations at Dallas’ Jewish Community Center’s annual Kosher Chili Cook-off on April 7. Read more.

At Faith Presbyterian Hospice, every interaction matters. Recently, a heartwarming letter landed on our desks, penned by Claudia Ferrara, a dedicated volunteer at our front desk. Claudia shared her experiences working alongside Andrea “Shae” Benton, a remarkable member of our team whose compassion knows no bounds. Read the letter.

ARE MY SUNSHINE

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Forefront Living Foundation hosted three Each Moment Matters (EMM) Luncheon sponsorship letter signing opportunities for the EMM Host Committee. These gatherings were spread across three days. Special thanks to Katie Townend Doherty and Katherine Wyker for graciously opening their homes to host these events. Read more.

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Katie Townend Doherty has a long family history with Forefront Living, as the entire Doherty family has a deep commitment to compassionate and dignified end-of-life care. In fact, her husband, Neal Doherty, and motherin-law, Alison Doherty, co-chaired the luncheon in 2020. Read more.

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On the evening of April 29, the Forefront Living Foundation held a Spring Advisory Council gathering at the Marnie and Kern Wildenthal Conference Center Read more

Diane Fullingim serves as Executive Director for the Forefront Living Foundation. Diane spearheads the team responsible for raising funds and awareness to fuel programming and benevolent care for Faith Presbyterian Hospice and Forefront Living. We sat down with Diane ahead of her first anniversary with our organization to get to know her better through a fun question and answer session. Read more.

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Angela Morgan serves as Senior Living Counselor on the Sales and Marketing team at The Outlook at Windhaven. Angela began her role in February of 2021, and supports future residents and their loved ones by providing them with valuable guidance throughout the senior living decisionmaking process. Read more.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: ANN LEMMONS ANN LEMMONS

Ann Lemmons likes to live life to the fullest and have fun in the process! Ann came across The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) when her college best friend moved to Dallas and they decided to visit retirement communities together. OAW was appealing to Ann because it is brand new, the future residents are vibrant and it just clicked with her. Read more.

Executive Chef, Trevor Perkins, wowed newly moved-in Cottage residents with a fresh salad plate demo, serving up a light and healthy lunch on a perfect spring day Teammates and residents are excited to kick off Community Life at The Outlook!

COMMONS

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After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the muchanticipated Grey Fox Follies resident talent show made a triumphant return to Presbyterian Village North on Friday, April 5. Read more.

PVN’S INTERFAITH PVN’S INTERFAITH PASSOVER SEDER PASSOVER SEDER

Residents’ desire for connection and collaboration with the Presbyterian Village North team culminated in the successful hosting of the second interfaith Passover Seder in the McGowan Auditorium on the evening of Thursday, April 25. Read more.

Click here to read the April issue of The Village Bugle PVN's newsletter created by residents for residents

Bezos Academy North Dallas is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year! The preschool is located on the Presbyterian Village North campus and offers tuition-free, full-day, Montessori-inspired preschool for families in the community Applications are due May 12 Click here to learn more

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e are pleased to announce that Tierra er has joined the Forefront Living team as tor of Healthcare at Presbyterian Village h, where she serves as the administrator the Transitional Rehabilitation Center. Read more.

Join Presbyterian Village North’s (PVN) Executive Director, Dustin Allen, as he delves into the vibrant lives of PVN residents

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In the inaugural episode, Dustin sits down with Murlyn Zeske to explore her journey to The Hawthorne building and the role her planned scoliosis surgery played in her decision Watch here

CULINARY TOWN HALL CULINARY TOWN HALL BENEFITS BENEFITS

To foster stronger teamwork among the Culinary Teams across the Forefront Living culinary program participated in a fun Town Hall Event

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THE MIRACLE OF MAX

The Miracle of Max is a written testament to the power of faith and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. Lloyd McChesney,

Max’s grandfather who also happens to be a resident of Presbyterian Village North, shares this inspiring book with great pride Read more