At The Forefront | March 2023

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Residents Get PIE PIE

INS RED!

Earlier this week the hard-working crew from Chance’s Pie and Coffee Shop, managed and run by participants of Highland Park United Methodist Church’s Belong Disability Ministry, made a special visit to the residents at Presbyterian Village North. Read more.

MEETNEWBOARDMEMBER

JonP.Karp

Jon is a new member of the Forefront Living Foundation Board. Click here to get to know him.

PPIE IE INS RE SALES ADVENTURE SALES ADVENTURE Winners Winners

More than 25 senior living communities were represented at Greystone’s Annual Sales Adventure, a two-day conference for marketing and sales professionals. This year’s conference theme was “Reaching New Heights” and the hard-working Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) Sales and Marketing Team as well as Monika Pearce, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Residential Sales Counselor, received awards for their accomplishments. Click here to read about OAW and here for PVN.

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EACH MOMENT MATTERS LUNCHEON SPEAKER

Click here to find out who has been selected as the 2023 Each Moment Matters Luncheon keynote speaker!

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! NEEDED!

Camp Erin DFW is an overnight, freeof-charge bereavement camp for youth and families who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. This year, camp will be held June 2-4 at Camp Buckner in Burnet, Texas, and the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Child Life Specialists need volunteers

FLF To Host FLF To Host

MUSIC

Hilton Anatole

Chantilly Ballroom

Dallas, Texas

September 12, 2023

For more information, contact Sarah Jones, Philanthropy Coordinator at SJones@ForefrontLiving.org

Fundraising Dinner Fundraising Dinner

The Forefront Living Foundation has planned an elegant evening of music, cocktails and dinner on May 2, to raise funds to benefit the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Music Therapy program. Contact Sarah Jones, Philanthropy Coordinator at SJones@ForefrontLiving.org for details.

Understanding Grief for All Ages

Faithful Friends Event

Wright Conference Center

Dallas, Texas

April 27, 2023

6:30-7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Christina Raville at CRaville@ForefrontLiving org

FLF FLF
SAVE THE DATE
Click here to learn more and here to volunteer.
THERAPY MUSIC THERAPY

RIGHTSIZING THE RIGHT WAY

On the morning of Monday, March 20, nearly 100 VIPs and prospective future residents of The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) filled Plano’s Chamber of Commerce to learn about the benefits of downsizing or “rightsizing” to prepare to move as they embark upon a new and exciting phase of life Guests heard from an experienced panel of experts who provided an overview of the variety of services offered, these knowledgeable specialists shared insight into rightsizing effectively while catering their advice to meet needs of the specific senior demographic. Read more.

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The OAW construction and marketing teams celebrated at an on-site Topping Out party and crawfish boil this month! CLICKHERETOSEEOAWCONSTRUCTIONPROGRESSTODATE
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TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

and senior living and senior living

While the majority of the population enjoys the convenience, connectivity and useful applications that smart phones offer, this ever-evolving technology doesn’t come without challenges. Recently, in an effort to better navigate their iPhones, residents at Presbyterian Village North filled the community Game Room to learn smart phone tips and tricks to help them with this technology each day Read more

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Presbyterian Village North was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News

“Timeless in Texas” section

Click here to read the article

CHAUTAUQUA CHAUTAUQUA

Click here to read the March issue of The Bugle (PVN's newsletter created by residents for residents).

Several times a year, the Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Foundation sponsors Chautauqua, quality cultural programming offered for the enjoyment of PVN residents. At PVN, the enriching Chautauqua series was established to offer uplifting, entertaining and wholesome programs for PVN residents to enjoy without leaving the campus. Read more.

Maurisha Bowie, Assisted Living Community Life Manager

Click here to read her interview.

Teammate Teammate Spotlight Spotlight

FPH REPRESENTED AT FPH REPRESENTED AT COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS

Teammates from Faith Presbyterian Hospice participated in two spring events hosted by the Dallas Jewish Community Center this month. Read more.

During the month of March, Faith Presbyterian Hospice is celebrating Child Life Month. Hosted annually by the Association of Child Life Professionals, Child Life Month recognizes and highlights the important role Certified Child Life Specialists play in ensuring the emotional safety of children and families in healthcare settings. Read more.

FPH MASSAGE THERAPIST FEATURED IN

Cindy Spence, massage therapist for Faith Presbyterian Hospice, was recently featured in People Newspapers highlighting her new book Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life, written to serve as a guide for those supporting a hospice client or loved one. Click here to read the article.

PLAY MARCH MESSAGE
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In this informational episode, host Tim Mallad welcomes Faith Presbyterian Hospice leadership colleagues Marlene Casco, Director of Clinical Services, and Danette Muzic, Executive Director They provide a comprehensive overview of hospice care covering the areas of respite, in-home, inpatient and residential in-patient care Marlene and Danette discuss the benefits gained through hospice including a tailored care plan based on an individual’s needs and an improved quality of life for the patient and family members Click here to watch or listen

Presbyterian Village North has been supporting a culture of kindness through an initiative encouraging teammates to recognize someone outside of their department by writing a note of appreciation on special note cards provided around campus. Read more.

PVN CULINARY TEAM CREATES 30-FOOT-LONG

Charcuterie Board Charcuterie Board

Coming

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
Forefront Living is partnering with Greenville University, to develop and run an immersive education program on our campus this Fall. Click here to learn more. Click here to see the amazing 30-foot-long charcuterie board created by PVN's talented culinary team for a special event this month
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