Article submitted by Carter Soderburg In the summer of 2020, Carter Soderberg spent several weeks at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center (TBPHC) visiting patient Mallory Maclay Creixell, mother of his best friend, Mateo. Mallory battled her last days of cancer at TBPHC. During her stay, they all took peaceful walks around the pond, feeding…

Last week, a local children’s theater group, Accolade Theatre, took up residency in Presbyterian Village North’s (PVN) McGowan Auditorium. As part of a continued effort to support intergenerational programming between residents and the community, PVN partnered with the troupe for their final production of the year. Over the weekend, the group presented six performances of the seasonal…

To kick-off Thanksgiving week with healthy movement, the Life Enrichment and Wellness team at Presbyterian Village North (PVN) hosted the 3rd Annual Gobble Hobble Wobble on November 21. Despite the chilly temperatures, nearly 50 participants, including two enthusiastic turkeys, began their morning with some fitness fun! Residents “competed or completed” by choosing to walk or run…

A local children’s theater group, Accolade Theatre, is taking up residency in Presbyterian Village North’s (PVN) McGowan Auditorium this week. As part of a continued effort to support intergenerational programming between residents and the community, PVN has partnered with the Accolade troupe for their final production of 2022. Beginning Friday, November 18, the young thespians…

“I am thankful for what I am and what I have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” – Henry David Thoreau On November 16, a wonderful group of VIPs from The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) gathered for a Gratitude Luncheon, held at Stonebriar Country Club, to celebrate the gift of gratitude before the Thanksgiving holiday. Rev. Jarod…

Presbyterian Village North (PVN), home to more than 150 veterans, hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11, in the McGowan Auditorium, where residents and teammates gathered to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces. The room was filled with patriotic spirit as the program began with the Presentation of Colors by…

In addition to being a wonderful place to live, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) also houses a top-secret branch of Santa’s workshop with the help of PVN’s resident Woodworking Group. The senior living community’s onsite wood shop houses state of the art equipment where a dedicated group of men and women work year-round constructing and assembling…

Each month, Forefront Living teammates gather during their lunch break to participate in educational training sessions and instructive presentations entitled “Lunch and Learns”. October’s interactive presentation covered the topic of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the workplace and was led by Presbyterian Village North resident extraordinaire, Pam Altzier. Utilizing her extensive professional consulting experience, Pam encouraged…

Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) teammates and VIPs gathered at Windhaven Meadows Park in Plano to celebrate the spooky season with a fun and festive Pet Costume Party. The group assembled under the park pavilion to enjoy a boo-tiful October morning while sipping coffee and noshing on muffins and scones. Plenty of treats were also available…