With Bella Vida (BV) just months away from welcoming its first residents, Executive Director Brooks Powell offers an update on the community’s progress and a preview of what future residents can expect when the doors open. BVs thoughtfully planned outdoor spaces are designed to welcome everyone and promote wellness. The outdoors will feature art sculptures,…
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Celebrating A Remarkable Double Milestone
Father Henry V. Petter of St. Joseph Village (SJV) celebrated two extraordinary milestones; his 80th birthday and 50 years of priesthood. Father Henry says it feels good to have arrived at his 80th chapter of life. Though he experiences a few aches and pains, he remains active in ministry, enjoys spending time with family and…
BV Hosts City Councilwoman
As construction progresses at Bella Vida (BV), community interest is growing throughout San Antonio. City Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez visited the BV Information Center and toured the construction site to learn more about the project’s impact on San Antonio’s District 8. Her priorities include protecting neighborhood character, strengthening services and supporting the long-term success of…
Unveiling the Vision: BV VIPs Get an Exclusive Preview
More than 50 VIP Bella Vida (BV) residents recently gathered at La Cantera Resort for an exclusive live filming of At The Forefront, offering a glimpse into the vision and inspiration behind the highly anticipated luxury senior living community set to open later this year. Featured guests artist, Cheri Ingle and interior designer, Bridget Bohacz…
Behind the Scenes: “All Access with Andy Garcia”
On June 3, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) was buzzing with cameras, lights and a full production crew as All Access with Andy Garcia arrived to capture a full day of life on a Forefront Living (FL) campus. The day started early with several carts full of filming gear unloading at 7:30 a.m. and from there…
Forefront Living Newsletter | May 2026
Click here to read the May 2026 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter.
Bella Vida Teammate Spotlight on Jermain Owens
Jermain Owens joined the Bella Vida (BV) team in April as Director of Building Services, bringing with him 18 years of experience in facilities management. Previously, he served as Director of Engineering for 15 years at a community in Chicago, Illinois, and most recently as Director of Environmental Services at a senior living community in…
Faith Family Retreat to Host a Healing Weekend this summer
Families preparing for a summer experience at Camp Buckner can look forward to a renewed tradition of healing and fun during the Faith Family Retreat in partnership with Camp Erin DFW. Taking place June 25-28, 2026, at Camp Buckner, the retreat will continue to deliver the heart of what families have appreciated through the years…
Forefront Living Teams Attend LeadingAge Texas Conference
Team members from Forefront Living (FL), Presbyterian Village North (PVN), The Outlook at Windhaven and St. Joseph Village recently attended the 2026 LeadingAge Texas Annual Conference in Austin. These senior living professionals joined others from across the state for several days of learning and inspiration. While attending the conference, Shannon Radford, newly appointed Associate Executive…
A Note from Brooks Powell – May 2026
There is lots of good news to celebrate at Bella Vida (BV). This month, the community reached an important milestone as we welcomed some of our VIP depositors on a bus tour of the construction site. The outing marked the first time future residents were able to visit the campus and see the progress firsthand…