OCTOBER 2026
FALL ACROSS FL
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FALLING INTO FUN
Christina Raville Creative Designer
Fall is full of fun across Forefront Living (FL), with residents and teammates finding a variety of ways to enjoy autumn together. FL communities embraced the season with fall festivals, pumpkin decorating, a breast cancer survivor breakfast and giving back to support those in need. Read more.
Sarah Macias Video and Visual Content Coordinator Amee McGough PR and Communications Manager
COMMERCIAL BREAK: LIVING WITH PURPOSE
STRONGER TOGETHER In these episodes of At the Forefront podcast, Forefront Living and the Visiting Nurse Association discuss their shared commitment to caring for patients and supporting families through life’s most difficult moments. Discover how their aligned missions, values and vision for the future of hospice care brought these two organizations together. Read more. Watch episode one. Watch episode two.
Forefront Living (FL) is taking center stage in two videos professionally produced by All Access with Andy Garcia and filmed at the beautiful Presbyterian Village North campus. Through a short documentary and informative commercial, viewers are introduced to the residents, teammates and values that make FL communities places where residents feel at home and thrive. These features
showcase vibrant senior living residents in action. Read more. Watch commercial. Watch documentary.
FL IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK It’s official! Great Place To Work®, an independent research and consulting firm, certified Forefront Living (FL) as a great place to work, based on teammate feedback. This recognition reflects the strong sense of pride and camaraderie that shapes the FL workplace experience. Read more. FOREFRONT LIVING
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OCTOBER 2026
A NOTE FROM BROOKS POWELL
MEET ALYSSA ELIZONDO Alyssa Elizondo joined the Bella Vida (BV) team in September as the Community Life Coordinator. In her role, she will plan resident activities and programs, providing them with a variety of opportunities to try new things and meet others. Alyssa is passionate about bringing people together and helping individuals feel welcomed and valued. She looks forward to making every resident feel at home at the new BV community. Read more.
As Bella Vida (BV) prepares to welcome its first residents in November, we are also excited to launch an activities program that will introduce opportunities for residents to explore their current interests as well as try new things. We are pleased to welcome a community life coordinator to the BV team. Read more.
THE ART OF DANCE AT BELLA VIDA Bella Vida’s (BV) original art collection is a tribute to San Antonio’s cultural heritage. Artist Cheri Ingle shared the inspiration behind the three paintings created especially for the community. Cheri drew inspiration from the region’s vibrant culture and the passion of the folkloric dancers of Los Alamos. Their expressive movements, rich fabrics and colors are depicted in each piece, celebrating the beauty and emotion of the traditional dances. Through these paintings, Cheri hopes residents and visitors to the BV community will remember the history of those who came before them. She also wants her artwork to encourage others to live vibrantly. Read more.
BELLA VIDA CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Bella Vida (BV) construction is moving ahead as Villas 1-9 near completion. In this area, sidewalks are poured, landscaping is installed and crews are working through the remaining punch-list items. Work also continues on the Quad Villas 10-12, Villas 13-19 and on the final section of the Independent Living building. This includes work on the main entrance, Sales and Marketing offices and the concierge area. Read more. BELLA VIDA
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OCTOBER 2026
FLF CELEBRATES MAKING EACH MOMENT MATTER On Tuesday, October 13, guests filled the Imperial Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel for the Forefront Living Foundation’s (FLF) 17th Annual Each Moment Matters (EMM)
Guests heard a moving keynote from Dr. Patrick Walsh, whose career has been shaped by service, leadership and a commitment to developing future generations. Read more. Watch video.
A SPECIAL EVENING OF RECOGNITION It was a special evening at the Each Moment Matters (EMM) VIP Reception, where guests gathered at the home of Sarah and Alan Losinger to celebrate the 2026 EMM Honorees prior to the luncheon. The EMM Luncheon recognizes individuals within the community who are making a positive impact in the lives of others. Aligned with Forefront Living’s values, these honorees exemplify what it means to make each moment matter. Read more.
Luncheon. The event celebrated individuals making a profound difference in the lives of others and raised support for the FLF Caring Fund and the Adult Day Stay program, coming soon to Presbyterian Village North.
WITH GRATITUDE TO EMM SUPPORTERS The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) is grateful to the sponsors and underwriters who helped make the 2026 Each Moment Matters (EMM) Luncheon a success. Their generosity helps the FLF continue its work to support residents, patients and families through the FLF Caring Fund. See the full list of sponsors and underwriters. Read more.
OAW RESIDENTS LAUNCH TEAMMATE APPRECIATION FUND CAMPAIGN A tradition of gratitude continues as residents of The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) kick off the annual Teammate Appreciation Fund campaign, led by a committee of OAW residents and the Forefront Living Foundation. The fund offers residents a meaningful way to thank the dedicated teammates who care for them each day. Read more. FOREFRONT LIVING FOUNDATION
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OCTOBER 2026
OAW’S PICK OF THE PATCH
Dolly Pumpkin
TEAMMATE SPOTLIGHT ON MICHAEL ANTO Michael Anto joined The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) team in November 2025 as Human Resources Manager and was recently promoted to OAW’s Director of Human Resources.
The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) put a creative spin on fall with a community-wide pumpkin decorating contest. Teammates and residents transformed ordinary gourds into works of art for everyone to admire and then vote for their favorite pick. Read more.
A HARVEST FESTIVAL OF FUN AT OAW A whole lot of fun was harvested at The Outlook at Windhaven’s (OAW) community-wide Harvest Festival. Nearly 300 residents, teammates and their loved ones celebrated the fall season. Guests enjoyed a variety of fall-inspired activities, including crafts,
games such as cornhole, croquet, ring toss and putting green games. A caricature artist and face painting added to the fun atmosphere, while Salt Creek band provided live music for everyone to enjoy. There was also a selection of seasonal food stations and lots of treats. Read more.
In his role, he oversees compliance and policies while working hard to maintain a supportive internal environment for teammates across the OAW community. He is passionate about making a difference and adding fun along the way. “Michael cares about our teammates so much. He juggles a lot but knows how to bring laughter into the busiest days. I’m excited for his welldeserved promotion,” said Kristen Jordan, OAW Executive Director. Read more.
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OCTOBER 2026
A BOO-TIFUL FALL AT PVN This fall there are no tricks, just treats at Presbyterian Village North (PVN)! As temperatures cool and the leaves begin to turn, residents and teammates are embracing the season with lots of spirited activities and celebrations. Read more. Watch video.
PVN EXPLORES HOLOCAUST HISTORY
STITCHED WITH LOVE: PVN RESIDENT SHARES AWARD-WINNING QUILT
Presbyterian Village North (PVN) residents, teammates and their family members visited the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for an opportunity to reflect Holocaust history and the importance of educating future generations. The group represented a variety of faiths and backgrounds, united by a commitment of remembrance and understanding. Read more. Watch video.
For Presbyterian Village North (PVN) Assisted Living resident Jane Michell, quilting is a lifelong passion rooted in family tradition. “I grew up with quilts. My mother made quilts,” she shared. Jane entered this year’s Plano Quilt Show for the very first time and won a secondplace ribbon and a Merit Hand Quilting award. With more than 300 quilts in the competition, Jane submitted a piece that took her several years to complete. The quilt features a collection of flower bonnet girls. Read more. Watch video.
THE POWER OF PINK: A CELEBRATION OF RESILIENCE Fifteen resident and teammate breast cancer survivors at Presbyterian Village North (PVN) came together in the community’s Fountain Dining Room for an annual Pink Sisterhood Breakfast, a special gathering held to celebrate strength, resilience and the power of supporting one another. Read more. Watch video. BUGLE
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OCTOBER 2026
HARVESTING HAPPINESS AT SJV St. Joseph Village (SJV) residents and teammates celebrated the season at their Fall Harvest Fest, an event filled with delicious treats and plenty of festive fun. Attendees enjoyed browsing vendor booths featuring handmade crafts, unique treasures and goodies galore. Read more.
TEAMMATE SPOTLIGHT ON ANGELA ESPINOZA This month, the spotlight shines on a teammate whose is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment at St. Joseph Village (SJV). Angela Espinoza joined SJV in September of 2023 as a Coordinator of Marketing and Sales. Now, as Director of Resident Services, she joyfully embraced the opportunity for personal and professional growth while making a difference in the lives of residents and teammates. Read more.
SJV MARKS ONE YEAR AS PART OF THE FOREFRONT LIVING FAMILY October of 2026 marks a special milestone for St. Joseph Village (SJV), as the senior living community celebrates its first anniversary as a member of the Forefront Living family. Read more.
GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRS St. Joseph Village residents came together to support their neighbors in need through a donation of 80 new pairs of socks to Metrocrest Services, a social services organization serving the communities of Addison, Farmers Branch, Carrollton and Coppell. The organization provides a variety of resources, including food, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, job training and other essential support to help those facing hardships. Read more. ST. JOSEPH VILLAGE