Living Well at Horizon House Erica Thrash-Sall,
CEO
When I relocated from the Midwest to Seattle to become CEO of Horizon House, I brought with me a perspective that I now realize was incomplete. Like many people, I assumed that senior living communities were primarily places people moved to because of declining health or cognitive needs—a necessary next step. What I’ve found instead is something transformational: Life Plan Communities like Horizon House are not about endings; they are about beginnings.
Here, I’ve come to see that aging well is not just possible, it’s happening all around me. I’ve witnessed how community, connection, and care can offer older adults agency, purpose, friendship, and joy. These are not small benefits. They are lifeexpanding. They give shape to each day, extend the quality and the length of life, and offer a kind of fulfillment that’s hard to find in isolation.
And perhaps most importantly, I’ve witnessed how simply being among peers—people who understand the physical and emotional changes of aging—helps foster resilience. You don’t
have to explain or hide your journey here. Instead, you’re encouraged to keep moving forward. The resident-led committees, interest groups, and personal passions that flourish here show that engagement doesn’t decline with age, but rather it grows deeper when supported by community.
In Washington state, we are fortunate to be home to one of the healthiest older adult populations in the country. With a culture of wellness, active living, and civic engagement, the Pacific Northwest reframed how I think about aging. It’s not about decline, it’s about evolution. As our national population ages, Horizon House stands as a model of what’s possible when we invest in environments that support aging with purpose and community.
The demographics are clear: by 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65. This means that the future of senior living is the
Here, I’ve come to see that aging well is not just possible, it’s happening all around me.
future of our communities. Horizon House offers a roadmap for that future—one built on belonging, independence, dignity, and joy. We don’t just support aging here; we celebrate it.
I appreciate each day for the opportunity to be part of this remarkable community. Horizon House is changing the conversation around aging, and I’m honored to be part of that change.
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT, ALEX TIBBETTS
Horizon House is changing the conversation around aging, and I’m honored to be part of that change.
At Horizon House, living well begins even before someone moves in. I was reminded of this at a recent event for future West Tower residents—depositors eager to understand the community they’ll soon call home. What struck me wasn’t just their questions, but their shared vision of wellbeing: not only physical health, but emotional connection, purpose, and joy.
That sense of holistic wellbeing is something I hear echoed in conversations with residents. Some speak about the delight of new friendships formed after moving in. Others share their joy in walking in the annual Horizon House Pride Parade, or the satisfaction they find through committee work and shared initiatives. Across these stories, one thing is clear: community life here expands and deepens what it means to live well.
At Horizon House, living well means more than beautiful surroundings or access to care. It means being seen and valued. It means having the space to grow—whether through new hobbies, meaningful service, or a simple conversation over morning coffee.
This year’s theme honors the many ways our residents shape and are shaped by this community. It also points to our future. As we grow, renovate, and welcome new neighbors, we remain committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive while supported, empowered, and connected.
To me, living well isn’t a fixed destination. It’s something we co-create, day by day, with intention and care. That’s the promise and the privilege of life at Horizon House.
HORIZON HOUSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alex Tibbetts President
Marcia Almquist* Vice President
Bob George Treasurer
Rev. Gary Southerton Secretary/UCC Representative
George Counts*
Ronnie Budge*
Residents’ Council President
Mike Mecham
Yukio Morikubo
Jim Yearby
Harold Zeitz
*Resident
DANCING Our Way to Wellbeing
Wellness Specialist Deborah Birrane’s Dance to Keep Moving class starts like any of her other classes: with warmups and stretches, before launching into 8-counts of dance moves that engage the whole body: arms in the air, turning to your partner to your right, and remembering on which count to do a ball change. But Dance to Keep Moving isn’t a typical dance class. Its attendees are often using wheelchairs and walkers, and some remain seated the entire time. But they all bring joy and enthusiasm, and they’re who this class is for: it’s Dance for PD—Parkinson’s Disease—a scientifically backed nationwide dance program established by the Mark Morris Dance Group over 20 years ago. This program blends movement and music to create a space specifically for those living with
neurological challenges and invites them to dance, tap into their inner creativity, and enhance their wellbeing.
Deborah Birrane first became trained in Dance for PD in 2014 through its partnership with the Seattle Theater Group. When Deborah began working at Horizon House four years ago, she immediately planned to bring the program here. An Enrichment Grant from Partners in Caring, our Philanthropic effort, made her vision a reality, and in 2025, Deborah launched her first Dance to Keep Moving series. She’s built a curriculum informed by her years of dance experience and her specialized Dance for PD training specifically for Horizon House residents who are facing neurodegenerative challenges.
Deborah’s classes are more than just following along with her movements; they’re social, filled with laughter, joy, vibrant music, and lots of opportunities to stretch the mind and body. “It’s a dance class, but it isn’t what people generally think about dance,” explains Deborah. “We don’t tell you that we’re actually giving you medicine for your body and brain. When you have a degenerative condition, you might not want to attend a movement class, but it’s our job to make sure the class is creative, engaging, and appropriately challenging, so that we tap into all areas of the brain. And that is the beauty of dance—it will.”
Live percussion accompanist, Tom Bergersen, plays the conga drum during the classes. “The live music adds another layer of sensory experience,” continues Deborah. “With recorded music, people pay more attention to me and don’t really hear the music, but when someone is playing percussion, it’s impossible not to feel that energy.” Resident Connie Hellyer agrees, “The live drumbeat is wonderful. It’s so much easier to move when you’re compelled by the rhythm.”
Deborah’s classes offer a diverse, creative challenge, and she’s enthusiastic about her class structure. “We start with improvisational prompts, which get the creative mind going. Then, we work the upper body and lower body,” she explains. “There are times when I’ll use words as rhythm so we’re speaking and moving to Tom’s music together. We do balance exercises, and we’ve been learning folk dance choreography. As residents attend more classes, I make the choreography more complex.”
Dance to Keep Moving runs in 8-week sessions, with the next series beginning in the fall of 2025. Deborah welcomes anyone living with a neurological condition to her class: “A Parkinson’s diagnosis isn’t required to attend. This class is a therapeutic benefit for any condition, from arthritis to MS.”
Wellness Specialist Deborah leads the class with lots of energy and enthusiasm
Don Morgan, a dancer at heart, loves how playful these classes are.
Fabric OF RETIREMENT THE COMMUNITY:
Art is central to Horizon House.
Our collection is vast: sculptures installed at hallway intersections, walls adorned with paintings from Jacob Lawrence and Northwest School artists like Morris Graves and Kenneth Callahan, and there are Chihuly glass bowls mounted in our lobby. But beyond displaying our great collection in our public spaces, our Annual Art Exhibition allows residents and staff to showcase their talents in a gallery setting that fills Anderson Hall. This year, we celebrated the Fiber Arts, featuring everything from quilts and pillowcases to tailored dresses and tapestries. Residents even demonstrated spinning, weaving, and quilting techniques.
The collaborative art piece, “Woven Together,” on display
Photos by Adrienne Rosado, Media Specialist
We were also joined by local artist Megan Prince who orchestrated a community art piece titled “Woven Together,” where residents and staff worked together to handcrochet donated fabric into chains. With these interconnected links, Prince fabricated one of her signature art pieces: a fiber sculpture that is also a testament to what makes Horizon House special. “It focuses on the themes of renewal and the interconnectedness of community,” Prince explains. Horizon House displayed the piece in its common areas for several months; now, Prince has proudly shown the artwork around the Puget Sound region. Its next stop is being featured as part of Seattle Restored, a local pop-up art project, highlighting the hard work of the many local artisans at Horizon House who participated in this incredible project.
Staff had a great time contributing to the collaborative art piece
Karen Gwilym demonstrates the floor loom
Margaret Liston with one of her quilts
Megan guides residents through her process of weaving fabric
Pam Daly explains quilting techniques
WE’RE LIVING WELL
Linda Purdy, MEET
Director of Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality
Walking into Linda Purdy’s office, the first things you might notice are the plush couches and cozy blankets, inviting you to sit. Or the beautiful paintings hanging on the wall—art she’s made herself, her therapy. You might notice the shelves of books, topics from spiritual philosophies to Zen meditations. Most compelling though, is Linda, welcoming you to sit and chat.
When asked how she ended up at Horizon House, Linda chuckles and asks, “The first or second time?” Her grandmother, renowned Seattleite Myrtle Edwards, was resident number 35 and a founder of Horizon House. However, when Linda applied to be the Director of Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality 10 years ago, no one at Horizon House knew of the family connection. Now, Linda delights in having
an office right next door to the meeting room paying homage to her grandmother. “When I started working here, I stuck my head around the corner, looked at her portrait, and said, ‘You had something to do with this, didn’t you?’”
Linda is a self-proclaimed military brat, who lived in four different countries and traveled worldwide before her 18th birthday. This early introduction to different cultures, as well as her knowledge of eight languages, fuels her natural ability to connect and comfort almost everyone she meets.
In her younger years, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do—but it was her time volunteering for a church when she first felt the call to become a hospice chaplain. That calling began a 20-year journey that led her to where she is today. “I became what I was meant to be.” She reflects. “When a person has a sense of call, you can’t say no. It’s been the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.”
As Director of Inner Wellbeing and Spirituality, she creates rich and inclusive programming at the residents’ behest, letting them drive interest and always listening to their needs. The Wisdom Poetry group began when a resident asked to meet in a secular space for deep and meaningful conversations. They met on a trial basis for several months until Linda asked how long to continue the gatherings. The resident answered with, “how about five more years?” The bi-monthly program is in its tenth year.
Linda is first and foremost driven by her duty to meet people where they are—“as a chaplain, my role is to support people in what they already believe. Pastors or leaders of religious congregations lead people in what to believe. But chaplains support people in what they already
believe, and that’s who I am.” She also offers open-door counseling support for the residents and is a trained grief counselor, addiction counselor, and spiritual director, which she uses to support residents in myriad stages of life.
Now, Linda is preparing for retirement, but not without ensuring there is a lasting mark in place. Beyond robust, inclusive programming and big shoes to fill, Linda leaves her legacy in the form of a permanent stone labyrinth in the future West Tower gardens. Designed with the residents of Horizon House in mind, the labyrinth will accommodate multiple walkers and wheelchairs at once and have a quick exit in case folks tire out once they reach the center. As for her retirement, Linda and her husband plan to settle in New Mexico to enjoy the high desert air. “It’s for my husband,” she explains. “It’s his turn now.”
Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Groups at a Glance
• Care Partners: for those caring for someone with chronic illness
• Transitions: dealing with changes and loss
• Being Human: life fulfillment and experiences
• Wisdom Poetry: discussion of poetry touching life’s deeper issues
• Men’s Group: a place for men to discuss topics of their choosing
…not to mention, dozens of other programs and services throughout the year for different faiths, practices, and needs.
“I became what I was meant to be. When a person has a sense of call, you can’t say no. It’s been the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.”
Say, “Everyone is Welcome Here” and We Say it with
Pride Month is important in Seattle, due in large part to the city’s history of LGBTQ+ acceptance and advocacy, and it’s showcased every June with city-wide celebrations. Pride at Horizon House is no exception! As a community that welcomes progressive voices, we celebrate with an annual neighborhood parade. What initially began as a program to highlight diversity among staff spearheaded by our Employee Recognition Team immediately expanded to include residents and celebrated its fourth year this past June. Residents, staff, and members of our neighborhood don their rainbow colors and wave flags. Some even bring homemade signs proclaiming, “I love my Trans Grands” and “Equality for All.”
“Diversity is a major part of the Horizon House culture as evidenced by the turnout for the parade,” says resident Bill Kepper. “People are welcome and supported at Horizon House.” Together, everyone marches around several neighborhood blocks, led by a banner that reads “Everyone is Welcome Here” while singing, dancing, and supporting one another with joy and camaraderie.
This annual celebration of pride reminds us that living our mission every day at Horizon House—purposeful living in a diverse community—is how we live well.
WE’RE LIVING WELL
Engagement is the Name of the Game
It’s no secret that our residents are engaged: they enjoy a wide array of programming, which they choose and arrange themselves, upwards of fifty events per week. However, what makes Horizon House even more special is that the level of resident engagement extends to our Assisted Living and Memory Support residents, too.
A Personalized Approach
Assisted Living (AL) has 80 residents across two floors, and they spend each day with creative options for how to spend their retirement. “We know Horizon House residents choose this community because of the intellectual, physical, and artistic opportunities. That doesn’t change with a move to Assisted Living,” emphasizes Ildiko Pikali, Director of Life Enrichment. A glance at the monthly AL activities
calendar shows music, art, exercise, outings, and dozens of different social options.
And because engagement needs vary between the two floors, so do activities.
Third-floor residents prefer their mornings free for reading the paper and going to appointments and focus more on afternoon and evening programming, including Book Club (recently, they read Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World), discussion groups, a Resident Spotlight, and more. The secondfloor and Memory Support residents enjoy more small-group music and exercise programs like Drum Circle and Hallway Bowling with a balance of one-on-one programs.
It’s a Collective Effort
To best meet the needs of AL and Memory Support residents, staff tap into a variety of resources, including periodic satisfaction surveys and regular Family Forums, where the AL team shares important information and asks for input.
Also playing a central role is the Life Enrichment department. They’re charged with learning all aspects of AL residents: their routines, career history, interests and more. Using this information, the team creates custom programming. “I was welcoming a new resident who really likes French culture and speaking French, so we
decided to start a French Club!” exclaims Meghan Helsel, Life Enrichment Associate. “People showed up who lived in France but didn’t remember the language and wanted to be reminded of it, and others who we didn’t realize were fluent!”
About how to meet the needs of the residents, Meghan says, “If I hear a resident wants to engage in some way, I try to find a way to make it happen. The people who live at Horizon House are curious. My job is to design things that will feed their sense of fun but also their sense of intellectual curiosity and help build their community at the same time.”
One Horizon House
The same way that many Assisted Living programs are open to Independent Living residents—there’s not an empty seat in the house for David Kaynor’s compelling Nature Lectures or Eric Lane Barnes’s hit Sing Alongs—the reverse is true, too. Assisted Living residents know they’re just a short elevator ride away from their favorite Wednesday Night Live music performance or Friday Night Art Film.
“Our approach is keeping everyone independent and encouraging them to make their own choices, which enhances their dignity and quality of life,” explains Ildiko Pikali. “And, if you’re a Horizon House resident, you have the opportunity to engage with the full range of what Horizon House has to offer.”
How We Find Wellbeing
To Horizon House residents, wellbeing means many different things, from physical health and mental and emotional vitality to a sense of purpose and social connections. Every resident finds wellbeing differently—here’s just a glimpse at how some of us live well!
Nancy McReynolds
Nancy helped start a Friendly Connections group where residents gather to expand their social circles. Nancy has found a large circle of new friends who share her interests. She says, “Instead of my world getting smaller, my world has grown larger.”
George Olson
George serves as a cashier for Monday Market, plays bridge, and uses the gym for circuit training classes. He finds that Horizon House is such a friendly place that simply riding the elevators and walking through the halls creates opportunities to build friendships.
Susan Platt
Every Friday, Susan joins a group of motivated Horizon House residents on the corner of 9th and Seneca to promote social justice causes. She says, “Standing up for my beliefs and making a difference in my community is how I find wellbeing.”
Kathy Todd
Kathy loves the Wisdom Poetry and Transitions support groups. Aging and life bring difficulties, but the safe and trusting environment of the support groups allows her to explore feelings and gain clarity. “The support helps me stay resilient with whatever is showing up in life,” Kathy reflects.
Judy Stone-Goldman
After moving to Horizon House, Judy joined the String Alongs ukulele group, which has led to deep friendships. She finds purpose by helping others, whether through supporting fellow ukulele players, working on committees, or extending kindness in daily interactions.
Bill Corriston
Bill serves as the chair of two resident committees and participates as a member of others, staying engaged through music, meditation, community action, and advocacy. He finds that Horizon House offers a balanced lifestyle with so many opportunities to find purpose each day.
Gary Fuller
Gary finds joy by making connections. Horizon House residents are curious and ready to discuss everything from current events to sharing their favorite neighborhood walks. Gary says, “People here love to engage in conversation. There are no strangers at Horizon House—simply friends I haven’t met.”
Laughing, Luminating, and Meditating on Our Best Life
Wellness Committee co-chairs John Hamm and Barry Eben know that emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing are critical to aging well and navigating uncertain times. This committee supports Horizon House culture by encouraging residents to thrive better. Members cultivate a diverse range of initiatives and programming that cover these many facets of wellness.
Emotional
• A program to foster “Friendly Connections” helps folks at Horizon House meet new people and expand their social networks. If you want to go far, go together.
• The committee’s “Ministry of Mirth” focuses on bringing more humor to the halls of Horizon House—because, as the adage goes, laughter is the best medicine!
Spiritual
• The weekly resident-led meditation showcases different mindfulness techniques, and the committee secured a grant for Wellness Specialist Deborah to learn different meditation techniques which supplement the classes she leads.
Mental
• An educational speaker series, put on in collaboration with the staff Wellness department, provides a deep dive into different topics. Past focuses have included how to get a good night’s sleep, coping with stress, and cognitive health.
• Each year, the committee welcomes staff from the Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s office to provide updates on Medicare and health insurance, along with volunteers to provide residents with advice and assistance with policy decisions.
• In addition to lectures and events, the group manages a bright light therapy lamp rental program that aids in combatting seasonal depression—a helpful tool for our Seattle winters!
Gratitude for the Gift of Living Well
The West Tower, our 33-story, 202-apartment addition, is designed to solidify our legacy and independence for years to come. It’s a massive undertaking, and preparing for the 2026 groundbreaking isn’t just schematics and blueprints; it’s also the careful process of relocating forty-two residents from our beloved West Wing—which will be demolished to make way for the new tower—into other apartments throughout our campus.
“We know the contribution of each resident is what makes our culture vibrant, so ensuring residents remained part of the community became a priority. We realized we didn’t want anyone to leave our campus,” says Christine Seymour, CFO.
For over two years, Valerie Kilgore, Sales Manager, hosted one hundred-plus tours to West Wing residents to find them a comparable—or maybe even a better— apartment on campus. “Once an apartment was selected, residents customized the space with our Renovations department to fit their needs and lifestyle,” she explains. “Then, we paired them with a professional move manager to handle the packing and logistics to make the move seamless.”
David and Susanne Staton went from the first floor to the fourteenth, which
came with new, sweeping views, and an unexpected silver lining. “Our cat Toby loves the windows and it’s so much fun to watch him try to play with the birds— and the airplanes!”
The apartment layout gave them a new opportunity, too. “We have a long hallway that we thought would otherwise be wasted space, so we hung all of Susanne’s quilts on the wall. We didn’t have space like that in our old unit.”
Jennifer Stucker is thrilled with her new apartment. “The first day I was here, I woke up to see the most incredible sunrise I’ve ever seen. I knew then that this was the best place to be.”
And on making the move, Sue Jones says the support has been fabulous. “Any time something comes up, someone is here to help.”
“The contribution West Wing residents have made for the legacy of Horizon House is nothing short of legendary,” says CEO Erica Thrash-Sall. “We are grateful to them for helping ensure Horizon House residents live well for generations to come.”
Jennifer Stucker in her new apartment
Horizon House Endowment
Our annual Partners in Caring Campaign raises funds for the Horizon House Endowment, a permanent fund whose principal is invested in perpetuity to secure financial support for our current and long-range philanthropy programs at Horizon House. Only the yearly earnings are distributed to meet the current year’s program needs.
$31,600,000
2024 Balance
4%
Earnings Distributed
$1,100,000
Available for Philanthropy Programs
2024 Partners in Caring Campaign
Our heartfelt thanks to generous residents, families, business partners, and staff, whose gifts to the Horizon House Endowment make possible the programs that support and celebrate the Horizon House community.
$652,000
Total Raised
$552,000 Endowment Gifts
7 Letters of Intent
Secured Commitments for Estate Gifts
CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
Patty Flowers and Sue Jones
$100,000 Bequests/Fulfilled Estate Gifts
82%
Resident Participation
PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
Rev. Gary Southerton (Chair), Ann Brand, John Gienapp, Elizabeth Hoover, Janell Turner, Angela Macey-Cushman, Deanna Nelson, David Robinson, Bryce Seidl
What Does the Endowment Fund?
Residents Assistance provides financial support for residents who may have outlived their resources through no fault of their own. Since 1967, no resident has had to leave Horizon House for lack of funds. In 2024, five residents received $471,000 in support.
Enrichment Grants fund requests initiated by residents and staff for projects or needs that fall outside general operating expenses with $50,000 available each year. In 2024, Enrichment Grant Committee members Margaret King (Chair), Susan Barash, Maryann Counts, Kathy Cullen, and Nancy McReynolds, awarded 15 grants, including:
A blood pressure machine
A professional fiber artist and collaborative project at the annual Art Show, see Pg. 6 Live stream performances of the Seattle Chamber Music Festival Ballet bars Gospel music performance
Staff Scholarships provide $8,000 in tuition reimbursement to staff and their dependents annually. Donors are proud of this innovative program that not only promotes staff retention and recruitment but also develops the next generation of leaders. 2024 Scholarships totaled $143,000 with awards to 23 staff and 13 dependents. Studies include Computer Science, Biology, Early Childhood Education, Organizational Management, Photoshop, and Qigong.
Hoang Bui, left, is a dishwasher. Hoang’s son, Khang, is studying Computer Science at Washington State University
The Heritage Society
The Heritage Society honors donors who include Horizon House in their will or make a significant cash gift to the Endowment. Their generosity creates a legacy that ensures the strength of the Partners in Caring programs for years to come.
The 2024 Heritage Society event celebrated the generosity of over 100 members with a fabulous dinner, lovely music from Pacific Northwest Ballet harpist John Carrington, and a lively talk by guest speaker, Bob Davidson, President and CEO of Seattle Aquarium.
The Partners in Caring programs support the entire community, residents, and staff. We are pleased to help support these programs which we see making valuable contributions to the lives of our friends and neighbors.
—Gary and Ann Blanken
I will never be able to give back what I have received from Horizon House.
—Sam Sperry
In updating my will, and remembering the insecurities of my early years, I felt strongly that the Partners in Caring program needs to be sustained. I made a legacy gift accordingly, in the hope that others do the same.
—Ina Bray
Out of gratitude for how Horizon House has nourished me—mind, body, and spirit— I have included Partners in Caring in my estate plans.
—Mimi Richards
HERITAGE SOCIETY 2024 MEMBERS
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Margaret Almen*
Bob and Julie Anderson
Lauretta Anderson* in Memory of Dick Anderson
Lyle and Betty* Appleford
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Liam Blades in Memory of Kent Hansen
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Ina Bray
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Teruko Chin
Frances Chinn
Marijcke Clapp
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Jim and Pat Fitzgerald
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Terry Gudger
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Donald* and Pamela Mitchell
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Mimi Richards
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Sam R. Sperry
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Olga Stewart*
Carl Swenson
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Jim and Pat Fitzgerald
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Ruth-Anne Ford
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Carole Fuller
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Judith Gunderson*
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Brittany Hallett
John Hamm and MaryAnne Seibert
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Camilo Hart
Jane Hedberg
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Patricia Henry
Jerry Hewitt* and Janelle Reinelt
Julia Hietter
Ann Hill
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Dorothy Hopper
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Ann Irish
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George Keeler
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Lois Laughlin
Bill* and Kerri Lauman
Joan Lawson*
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Margrit Lindal
Robert* and Margaret Liston
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John Mahlum*
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Barbara Martyn
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2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Carol Ottenberg
M. Salamah O’Brien
Helen Palisin
Artis Palmer
Dolores Palomo
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Mary Anne Parmeter
Judy Erken Peabody
Margery Perdue
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Residents’ Council
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David and Susanne Staton
Jane Steetle
Olga Stewart*
Judith Stone-Goldman
Jim and Mary Jo Stroh
Jennifer Stucker
Marjan Swan
Christine Swanson
Carl Swenson
Karlee Swift
Marie Glasse Tapp
Gloria Thiele
Judith Thoft
Brenda Thompson
Erica Thrash-Sall
Alex Tibbetts
Diane Tinker
Russell Tousley
Janell Turner
Susan Underwood
Masuye Urata
Sue Vadman
Hugh Van Liew
Phyllis Van Orden
Betty Wagner
Patricia Waite
Findlay and Mary Wallace
Fletch Waller, Jr and Ann Janes-Waller
Don Warfield
Lauri D. Warfield-Larson
Priscilla Warr
Charles and Sally Weems
Laura Weese
William* and Audrey Weitkamp
John and Dina Wells
Norm and Kathy* Wells
David and Anna Williams
Jim and Cherie Williams
Roger and Connie Williams
Judith Wood
Kazuko Yano
Jimmy K. Yearby
Harold Zeitz
Stan and Nancy Zeitz
Helen Zimmerman
*Deceased
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.
Cascade Moving & Storage, Inc.
Caring Communities
Cascade Integration
Choice Renovations, LLC
Kimil Gray and Mark Cornejo
Morrison Living
MTP Contractors
Nussbaum Group, LLC
RDH Building Science, Inc.
TWB Enterprises, Inc.
IN MEMORY OF
Margaret Almen
Asia Bennett
Dodi Cole
Cathy Gunstone
Jane Hastings Johnston
Frances Heaverlo
Roy Hoover
Susan Kroll
Karen Lane
Ingrid Lynch
C. Frederick Maurer
Simon Ottenberg
ART DONATIONS
Anonymous (2)
Carol Allen
Estate of Margaret Almen
Susan Dahl and Barbara Dahl
Nancy Donnelly
Ann Frothingham
Ib Rossen
Chuck Routh
Bill Shumway
Norman Sollie
Kathy Wells
IN HONOR OF
Oliver Crisostomo
Floyd and Barbara Hutton
Sue Mitchell-Counts
Irv Williams
NAMED ENDOWMENTS
Bob and Julie Anderson Endowment
Isabel Antrim Bain Endowment
Ann Frothingham Endowment in Memory of Donald M. Frothingham
Pamela and Donald Mitchell Endowment
Carolyn and Arnold Peterson Endowment
Charles and Doris Ray Endowment
Ronald B. Renny Endowment
Gwen and Robert Seidl Endowment
James Thwing Endowment
The Horizon House art collection includes work by regionally and internationally known artists. We gratefully received art donations from residents, their estates, and friends of Horizon House in 2024. These new acquisitions contribute to the unique aesthetic of our campus.
Big Red
Morrison,
Estate of L. Jane Hastings Johnston
Emmett Keeler and Shan Cretin
Salamah O’Brien
Carol Ottenberg in honor of Simon Ottenberg
Carol Sollie
JoAnn
A gift from the L. Jane Hastings Johnston Estate
2024 Financials
For the past three years, Horizon House has been diligently crafting an exciting vision for the future of the organization. Our forthcoming West Tower expansion will be the proud home of 202 independent living apartments, seamlessly integrated into our vibrant community. This new development promises to offer an array of delightful amenities that all residents will cherish.
As we thoughtfully prepare to clear space for the new West Tower, Horizon House stands strong and resilient. Throughout 2023 and 2024, we have successfully relocated residents to other homes within our existing campus, which has temporarily decreased our available apartments and affected total revenues and entrance fees. Nevertheless, our total net operating income remains robust, even amidst the reduction in apartment inventory—a testament to our financial stability.
Our operating revenues have increased 5%, while expenses have risen modestly by 3.5%.
The most notable increases have occurred in professional and contract services, as well as promotion and advertising expenses. These investments are strategic, reflecting our commitment to developing the West Tower and showcasing them to the broader community. Furthermore, we have made significant capital reinvestments into our existing buildings, with nearly $20 million dedicated to enhancements this past year, ensuring that Horizon House continues to thrive and remain an exceptional place to call home.
—Christine Seymour, CFO