Wednesday, February 22, marked the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. During the Lenten season, 40 days (not including Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Easter, Christians are encouraged to follow a new spiritual discipline or abstain from a practice or habit. This time is viewed as a sacred…

During the week of January 30, a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, making travel conditions especially difficult. Despite these circumstances, many amazing Presbyterian Village North (PVN) teammates showcased their dedication to service during the adverse weather. Teammates worked extra hours, packed overnight bags and spent the night at…

Elizabeth Disch, a new member of Forefront Living’s Operating Board, is a former senior business executive who focused on sustaining long-term client relationships and delivering operational excellence. She worked for 36 years in the Information Technology industry prior to retiring in 2017. At the time of her retirement, Elizabeth served as Regional Director for the…

Ronda Jasper serves as Community Life Manager for Healthcare and the Transitional Rehabilitation Center at Presbyterian Village North (PVN). She has worked in the field of healthcare for more than 15 years and been with PVN for more than seven years. She spends most of her time serving special care patients, focusing on music therapy…

The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) sends a communication to its donors at the end of each year. Across time this “end-of-year appeal” has taken on different forms: email, letter, holiday card or a combination of all three. Each mailing is delivered to more than 4,600 supporters and provides an update, thank you and appeal for…

Rita and Nelson West, married Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) teammates, are personally sharing their hearts with those they serve. In addition to fulfilling their duties as FPH teammates, this couple works together to handcraft beautiful and unique “Comfort Crosses” to gift to hospice patients with the hope of providing them with peace and comfort. Rita…

On Valentine’s Day, the Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) team tapped into their artistic side as they hosted a unique mixer for future residents at Plano’s Painting with a Twist. (The idea for this particular mixer occurred after the OAW team enjoyed a memorable team-building painting party to celebrate the Christmas holiday season last year.) As…

On February 13, the ladies of Presbyterian Village North (PVN), festively dressed in shades of red and pink, gathered in the Reflections Private Dining Room for a special Galentine’s Happy Hour to celebrate female friendships. The popular event, with more than 70 residents in attendance, kicked off with a fun “Gal Pal” icebreaker where residents…

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