For the third year in a row, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) joined the LGBT Pride Month festivities with a “Love is Love” Happy Hour on June 13. Approximately 100 PVN residents gathered to celebrate, show support and promote love and kindness for all. Read more. Read Lone Star Live article.
On Thursday, June 20, Presbyterian Village North and The Outlook at Windhaven participated in raising funds for The Longest Day with different events, including a special vendor and bake sale, a walk and a fundraising happy hour. Read more.
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Four years ago, actress Jane Seymour made headlines when she collaborated with Dallas retiree and Presbyterian Village North resident, Pam Altizer, for a special painting session via Zoom. At the beginning of the pandemic, Jane led the effort to stay connected with others, encouraging everyone to be generous with their talents during a time of isolation, inspiring many with her heartfelt connection with Pam Read more
PLANNING FOR FOREFRONT LIVING‘S FUTURE
PLANNING FOR FOREFRONT LIVING‘S FUTURE
Forefront Living’s leadership team gathered at Legends Hall at the Marq Southlake for an intensive strategic planning session, aimed at charting the organization’s course for the next three years This meeting was structured to review and strategic alignment across all key operational areas Read more
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We are pleased to announce that DeShea Adams joined the Forefront Living team as Director of Business Development at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, where she works directly with the hospice liaisons to grow outreach In her role, DeShea looks forward to growing the census and reaching even more individuals that would benefit from hospice services Read more
Teammate Spotlight: Teammate Spotlight:
Joyce Tarver
Joyce Tarver is a Registered Nurse (RN) for Faith Presbyterian Hospice, working in the Harold E. Simmons In-Patient Care Center at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center for the past nine months. In her role, she provides education, symptom management as well as emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones. Read more.
Former President Jimmy Carter's decision to choose hospice care has brought attention to the importance of hospice and palliative services Read more about how he is helping change the conversation, here.
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At the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center, visitors can enjoy a hot lunch prepared by Executive Chef Raul Solano and his talented team at the Mabee Foundation Café. Daily menus feature hot entrees, soup and sandwich specials, desserts and grab-and-go items. The Mabee Foundation Café is open Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Faith Presbyterian Hospice Culinary Teammates: Sergio Olivas, Jametrios Benson, Raul Solano, Raenaldo Tirado and Hawa Hine
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Tucked away in the hills of central Texas, a few miles south of the renowned Camp Longhorn, rests a picturesque haven known as Camp Buckner This faith-based nonprofit camp serves vulnerable children, families and seniors Recently, it played host to the second year of Camp Erin DFW, a family grief camp created in conjunction with the Children’s Bereavement Program at Faith Presbyterian Hospice This unique camp aims to support families who have experienced loss, providing a sense of community and comfort during their time of grief Read more
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Justin High is the Wellness Coordinator for The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW), a role he was excited to begin in April As part of this role, Justin manages OAW fitness activities and classes, both land and water-based He also ensures that fitness equipment is wellmaintained and that program participants stay safe We sat down with this dedicated teammate to learn more about him through a fun question and answer session. Read more.
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Our recent social for The Outlook at Windhaven VIPs was a success! Nothing brings future neighbors together like chips, chats and salsa Great food and wonderful company made for a memorable afternoon Thank you to everyone who joined us! Let’
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UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING ANTISEMITISM
Charlotte Decoster, PhD serves as the Ackerman Family Director of Education for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum As an experienced educator, she has researched, taught and written about Holocaust history Presbyterian Village North (PVN) had the honor of hosting Dr Decoster as she shared the timely issue of antisemitism with PVN residents and teammates Read more
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As one of Presbyterian Village North’s most requested speakers, Dr Frank Morris returned to the community to share a special presentation about Juneteenth. Recently established as a federal holiday, Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
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Presbyterian Village North residents and teammates’ efforts to support our troops on Home Front Heroes Day made the news on FOX4 at 5:30 and 10:00 p m as part of their D-Day week coverage! Watch here
IN THE PARK IN THE PARK
On a beautiful Friday in May, the Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Marketing team hosted a successful “Party in the Park” event, welcoming nearly 70 guests to PVN’s campus to explore our senior living community and provide an opportunity to picture themselves living in the village. The Marketing team, along with enthusiastic residents and dedicated PVN staff, greeted guests and answered questions about what makes PVN a wonderful place to call home. Read more.
