First Jobs and Future Neighbors at BV Twenty Bella Vida (BV) VIPs gathered at the San Antonio Information Center for a lunchtime social for those whose last names begin with A–H. The meal, catered by a private chef, was a delicious way for future neighbors to spend the afternoon together. As a fun icebreaker, guests wrote their first and last jobs on… Keep Reading
A Note from Brooks Powell – February 2026 Senior Living Independence Month is a great opportunity to highlight the vision for life at Bella Vida (BV). The whole community, including the buildings, support services and staffing structure, is being designed with independence and choice at its core. The ability for residents to make their home in independent living and then remain there while… Keep Reading
2025 - 2 FLF – Wrapped 2025 Each month, Forefront Living (FL) leadership and teammates gather for “Lunch and Learn” presentations, a time to share updates and hear about the work happening across the organization. At the end of January, Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) teammates (Cailynn Beane, Diane Fullingim, Sarah Jones and Lisa Whisenhunt) led a special session called FLF Wrapped, an entertaining take on a year-end recap that focused on… Keep Reading
On the Forefront – January 2026 Newsletter Click here to read the January 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter. Keep Reading
FLF and Eluna Expand Family Grief Support What began as a routine grant application has grown into an impactful partnership between the Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) and the Eluna Network (Eluna), a national nonprofit organization providing resources and programs for children and families impacted by grief or addiction. In 2022, FLF applied for funding from Eluna to support the Faith Presbyterian Hospice… Keep Reading
Father Clifford Smith, Holy Family Chapel at St. Joseph Village Ordained for the Diocese of Dallas, priest and chaplain Father Clifford “Cliff” Smith, devoted more than two decades to ministry before retiring at age 70 and moving to St. Joseph Village (SJV) in 2019. For about six months, he served as the only priest at Holy Family Chapel, SJV’s on-site chapel, providing spiritual leadership and… Keep Reading
A Note From Brooks Powell – January 2026 Spiritual care is an essential part of life for many residents. I’m thankful for Forefront Living’s commitment to supporting this aspect of whole-person wellness through on-site chaplains and focused programing. It will be exciting to see how these spiritual life resources are established and expanded alongside Bella Vida (BV). This year is shaping up to… Keep Reading
FLF Year-End Giving Strengthens Compassionate Care As of early January, the Forefront Living Foundation’s (FLF) Year-End Appeal raised more than $135,000. With several additional gifts still anticipated, FLF expects the campaign will reach approximately $140,000. These gifts support the Faith Caring Fund at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, providing services such as music, massage and pet therapy, as well as funding for the… Keep Reading
Rachel’s Corner: Looking Ahead Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2026, I cannot help but feel genuinely excited for what this year will bring to the Bella Vida community. There is so much ahead of us, and I am grateful to be part of this journey with all of you. We are still moving forward with Finish… Keep Reading
