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…
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Art of Joy at St. Joseph Village
There is a special art wall at St. Joseph Village (SJV) decorated with colorful, one-of-a-kind works created by the SJV residents themselves. This unique feature was made possible thanks to SJV residents, Robert and Dorothy Mansen. For the past four and half years, Dorothy has volunteered her time teaching art classes at the community every Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the second-floor activity center. “We were excited to display the art class paintings on…
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…
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…
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…
FLF Advisory Council: Partners in Purpose
The Forefront Living Foundation (FLF) Advisory Council is dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission and expanding its impact. Members serve as ambassadors offering insight and support for the organization’s work. Through the engagement of its members, the Advisory Council is an essential partner in purposeful philanthropy. The Development Committee, led by Trustee Andy Walsh, plans…
BV’s Sideline Social
It was game time for Bella Vida’s (BV) first exclusive men’s event, Sideline Social! Thirteen BV VIPs gathered to watch the Myrtle Beach Bowl game, as the Western Michigan Broncos faced off against the Kennesaw State Owls. Guests enjoyed game-day bites and drinks as well as friendly competition with a game of Football Squares, guessing…
On the Forefront – December Newsletter
Click here to read the December 2025 issue of On the Forefront, Forefront Living’s monthly newsletter.
Bella Vida Shares Holiday Cheer
The Bella Vida (BV) team, along with Forefront Living (FL) leadership, welcomed 106 BV VIPs to the community’s second annual holiday celebration. This year’s event was held at The Veranda in San Antonio and kicked off with a spirited cocktail hour, where guests enjoyed live music, drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres before gathering for lunch….
On the Forefront – November Newsletter
Click here to read the November 2025 Forefront Living Newsletter.