On the Forefront | April 2025

ON THE FOREFRONT NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2025

OAW CELEBRATES WITH A TEXAS-SIZED GRAND LAUNCH PARTY The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) officially marked its place in the Plano community with a Grand Launch celebration on April 16. OAW residents and teammates, civic leaders and project partners gathered to recognize the vision and effort that helped bring the senior living community to life. The Texas-themed event included remarks from OAW Executive Director Kristen Jordan, City of Plano Councilmember Shelby Williams and Rutledge Haggard, owner of Haggard Property Group. The program concluded with a festive bang as Forefront Living CEO Tim Mallad and teammates released confetti cannons adding sparkle and more excitement to the celebratory event. Read more.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH: PODCAST AND SUPPORT ​ pril marks Parkinson’s Awareness A Month—a time to spotlight a neurological disorder that affects nearly 1 million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide.

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For Parkinson’s Awareness Month we teamed up with Dallas Area Parkinson Society to make a difference. Don’t miss our special Parkinson’s episode of At the Forefront: On the Road. Watch episode.

PVN EARTH DAY

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Presbyterian Village North (PVN) celebrated Earth Day by gathering generations to plant 45 new trees, one for each year of our community’s rich history. Read more.

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The Bella Vida (BV) Sales and Marketing team joined in the San Antonio spirit with a celebration of Fiesta, a festive tribute to the city’s rich heritage and culture. Read more.

FOREFRONT LIVING

FPH HONORS PHYSICIANS

National Doctors’ Day occurred late last month. This day marks a time to recognize the dedication and compassion of physicians who make a difference in countless lives.

At Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Bray, Hansen, Kaye and Remme for their unwavering commitment to patient care. Their expertise, empathy and dedication bring comfort and healing to so many. Read more.

CELEBRATING MUSIC THERAPY WEEK Music Therapists and Music Therapy ere celebrated nationwide on April 10-15 this year. We took this opportunity to highlight our amazing therapist, Jennefer Dixon. Watch this short video to learn more about her and the impact of Music Therapy for our patients and their families. Watch video.

CELEBRATING THE HEART OF HOSPICE: OUR VOLUNTEERS At Faith Presbyterian Hospice, we believe compassion is the foundation of care. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20–26), we paused to celebrate and thank the 40 incredible individuals—and five furry therapy friends—who bring that compassion to life every day. Read more.

FIND SUPPORT AT FAITH KIDS On April 10, Faith Kids gathered for its first session of 2025. Faith Kids is a free monthly support group provided by Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH), for children ages 3 to 18, who have experienced the loss of a close loved one. The FPH team and volunteers welcomed 14 families for an evening focused on support and healing. The session focused on helping attendees understand the importance of honoring difficult feelings and learning healthy ways to care for themselves during emotional moments. Read more.

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JOE LANDO 2025 EMM KEYNOTE The Forefront Living Foundation is pleased to announce actor Joe Lando as the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Each Moment Matters (EMM) Luncheon.

Lando’s career spans television and film. Best known for his role as Byron Sully on the popular television series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993– 1998), he first gained attention as Jake Harrison on the soap opera One Life to Live and has appeared in numerous other productions.

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EMM HOST COMMITTEE SUPASSES 100 MEMBERS The 2025 Each Moment Matters (EMM) Host Committee plays a vital role in the success of the EMM luncheon, raising funds supporting benevolent hospice care and other special programs at Faith Presbyterian Hospice. This year’s committee is comprised of more than 100 members, including seven mother/daughter duos. View Host Committee list.

A LEGACY OF CARE: EMM LETTER SIGNING Lora Farris and Susan Farris, 2025 Each Moment Matters (EMM) Luncheon Co-Chairs, hosted a special happy hour for members of the 2025 EMM Host Committee. Held at the home of longtime luncheon supporters and this year’s EMM Presenting Sponsors, Cathy and Bill Davis, the gathering offered an opportunity for connection, preparation and personalization and resulted in more than 700 signed underwriting letters. Read more.

MAY 12 ADVISORY COUNCIL GATHERING Contact Cailynn Beane for more information.

MEADOWS SCHOLARSHIP FUND IMPACT CONTINUES On Thursday, April 10, the Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Scholarship Committee awarded two more scholarships to exemplary PVN teammates: Rashaad Boyd and Latassa Fletcher. Generously funded through the Adair Foundation, the Patricia and Curtis Meadows Scholarship fund supports teammates wishing to enhance their senior living careers by pursuing further education. Read more.

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TEAMMATE SPOTLIGHT: COURTNEY LAMMONS

Courtney Lammons serves as Independent Living Community Life Coordinator at The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW), joining the community in September of 2024.

She creates, organizes and facilitates engaging events and activities for OAW residents. Read more.

BOOT SCOOTIN’ DANCE PARTY After Outlook at Windhaven teammates Courtney Lammons, Community Life Coordinator, and Katie Snezhkova, Director of Resident Services, danced nonstop at the community’s Valentine’s Day Gala, several residents asked if the dynamic duo would teach them some moves too. What started as a small dance demonstration is now a popular weekly dance class. Read more.

FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) hosted its inaugural First Responders Appreciation Breakfast, welcoming special guests from the Plano Police Department and Fire Stations 7, 8 and 13.

The morning was filled with gratitude and plenty of good food as the city’s first responders and a group of 20 OAW residents connected over breakfast. Read more.

OAW’S DANCING OUTLAWS

MEMORY SUPPORT OPENS AT OAW

A group of 20 residents, known as The Outlook at Windhaven’s (OAW) Dancing Outlaws, meets twice a week to learn popular line dances and classic wedding favorites. The Outlaws made their debut performance at OAW’s Grand Launch, wearing matching blue bandanas and showing off popular country line dances. Read more.

In March, Memory Support at The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) opened to officially welcome its first resident.

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THE OUTLOOK AT WINDHAVEN

PVN TEAMMATE REPRESENTS AT LEADINGAGE LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE When Katia Xiong, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Associate Executive Director learned she had been accepted into the LeadingAge Texas Leadership Collective, her first reaction was a mix of excitement—and nerves.

The program, led by LeadingAge Texas, is designed to support emerging leaders in the field of aging services. Read more.

APRIL ADVENTURES: A MONTH OF MEMORABLE ACTIVITIES AT PVN Click each photo below to learn more about the event

Piano Recital

Passover

Easter

Grey Fox Follies

COMING SOON: THE BOLD WOMEN OF PVN! At Presbyterian Village North (PVN), we already knew our residents were vibrant, fearless and full of life—but now the world’s about to see just how bold they can be. Inspired by the cheeky charm of the beloved film Calendar Girls, a fabulous group of our female residents is baring just enough for a cause that's close to the heart. Read more.

COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM ATTENDS NAAP ANNUAL CONFERENCE Have you ever wondered how our Community Life teams continue to dream up fresh, meaningful and downright fun experiences for residents year after year? One of their secrets: they never stop learning—and they never stop connecting. Earlier this month, four Community Life teammates from Presbyterian Village North attended the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) Annual Conference. Read more.

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