Bella Vida VIP Updates: Bagels and Bites with Brooks This month, Bella Vida hosted two informational sessions to share the latest community updates with future residents. Thirty-three VIPs attended the morning session, followed by 23 in the afternoon, giving attendees another opportunity to hear directly from the senior living community’s leadership. Executive Director, Brooks Powell, provided an overview of current hiring efforts, sharing that… Keep Reading
Neighborly Fun at BV Twenty-five Bella Vida (BV) VIPs, whose last names start with I–P, gathered for a fun future neighbor social at the BV Information Center. Guests shared their favorite travel destinations to kick off the event and break the ice over a delicious catered lunch by a private chef. A bell was rung to encourage everyone to… Keep Reading
FLF Raising Funds for Adult Day Stay Program Presbyterian Village North (PVN), in partnership with the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF), is establishing an Adult Day Stay program for aging adults with neurodegenerative disorders to be housed on the PVN campus, located in North Dallas. Fundraising for the program is currently underway, with a lead gift of $300K already secured by the FLF. Day… Keep Reading
A Note from Brooks Powell – March 2026 Women’s History Month is a great time to recognize the impact of women in aging services. I’ve been blessed to have fantastic mentors and teammates throughout my career. One early mentor that stands out is Suzanne, the Executive Director of the first campus where I worked. Suzanne took the time to really get to know… Keep Reading
FLF Hosts Conversations on Planned Giving Residents across Forefront Living’s (FL) three operating senior living communities, The Outlook at Windhaven, Presbyterian Village North and St. Joseph Village, attended a series of presentations on planned giving. These events were hosted by the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) and investment partner, Glenmede, which serves as the FLF’s Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), managing the… Keep Reading
Forefront Living Announces Raul Solano as Interim Culinary Director of St. Joseph Village Forefront Living (FL) is pleased to announce that Chef Raul Solano has accepted the role of Interim Culinary Director at St. Joseph Village (SJV). In this position, Raul will oversee the day-to-day operations of the culinary department, including supervising dining room activities during meal service, training and mentoring teammates and maintaining excellence in food service… Keep Reading
On the Forefront – February 2026 Newsletter Click here to read the February 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter. Keep Reading
BV Crafts Hearts for Independence A group of eleven Bella Vida (BV) VIPs, who are also talented crafters, met for BV’s monthly “Crafting for a Cause” gathering to spend an afternoon creating valentines from paper hearts and flowers. Each sweet bundle included a few chocolates and were assembled especially for the Bulverde Branch of Meals on Wheels to brighten the… Keep Reading
FLF Shares Berry Sweet Treats with SJV The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) visited St. Joseph Village (SJV) in Coppell, Forefront Living’s newest senior living community, for a resident Valentine’s meet and greet. FLF teammates passed out fresh chocolate covered strawberries and spent the afternoon getting to know the people who call SJV home. It was a truly sweet visit! “The FLF team… Keep Reading
