Through Front Porch Communities Foundation’s Circle of Friends funds, neighbors extend their care and assistance to one another when they need it most. Since the very first Front Porch communities opened their doors, residents and their family members have shown their support for the Circle of Friends through annual contributions and gifts made through wills or estate plans.

Front Porch communities support and celebrate the Circle of Friends in various ways. Recently, residents at five Front Porch communities came together for a special dinner aimed at raising awareness and support for the Circle of Friends. The Foundation collaborated with Morrison Community Living, the executive chefs from Spring Lake Village (Santa Rosa), St. Paul’s Towers (Oakland), Webster House (Palo Alto), San Francisco Towers and Walnut Village (Anaheim), as well as a committee of residents, to create a unique menu for the occasion. Residents gathered together, fostering new friendships, cherishing old ones and learning more about the Circle of Friends.

Other communities also place significant emphasis on resident assistance funds. Many Front Porch communities in Southern California educate residents during Philanthropy Week and engage in specific outreach efforts to raise funds for assisting those in need. The philanthropy committees are firmly engaged in the mission to ensure that residents who have outlived their resources receive the support they require.

The Circle of Friends resident assistance funds embody the compassionate spirit of a community that looks out for one another. The funds provide a safety net for residents facing financial difficulties and offer a sense of security and peace of mind. By fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and support, Front Porch communities continue to empower their residents to live fulfilling lives, knowing that they are part of a compassionate Circle of Friends.

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Marilyn has been passionate about music ever since she began toting around her double bass as a high schooler growing up in California’s Central Valley. “In the summertime, the orchestra played in the local park’s outdoor bowl,” she remembered. “In the orchestra, basses were positioned in a place where we were surrounded by sound on all sides. The emotional experience was overwhelming, and I was moved to tears.”

Since then, Marilyn has been on a mission to bring that kind of transformative musical experience to others around her. There were twists and turns along the way. “My entire life did not go according to plan,” she said. “It evolved out of many serendipitous turns of events, which resulted in a totally enjoyable life.”

“One of those serendipitous detours was my becoming a member of the East Bay Opera League in 2000, while I was still managing a small opera company I had founded in the early 90s,” she added. She also held the position of chairperson of the Young Artists Scholarship Awards Program, which brought her into contact with numerous talented Bay Area-based musicians.

These contacts have been instrumental in developing musical programming for St. Paul’s Towers. For instance, the accompanying pianist for the former organization’s music programs and annual auditions is music director and orchestra conductor at Livermore Valley Opera, where she organized regular bus trips to matinees before the pandemic.

One thing that Marilyn is proud of is her success in introducing members of the St. Paul’s Towers community to different genres of music. “When I came in, the Music Committee had been presenting classical chamber music for the past 10 years,” she said. “I wanted to mix it up and be more inclusive of the preferences of all residents.  We have a very diversified audience when it comes to music preferences.”

Marilyn surveyed the community to ask which kinds of music they wanted to hear. After getting their feedback, she added opera and jazz to the mix. As someone who appreciates all genres, she knew that each variety would offer something to its listeners. To ease residents into unfamiliar musical territory, she enlisted a friend, jazz violinist Mads Tolling, a classically trained violinist from Denmark who had switched over to jazz.  He was commissioned to write a violin concerto for the Oakland Symphony and is a two-time Grammy Award winner for jazz violin.  Mads was asked by Marilyn to help introduce jazz to the predominantly classical-oriented audience which adores talented violinists. She suggested Mads begin playing a familiar song everyone knew, with the beautiful classical interpretation he can do so well. Then, after he knew he had won their approval, she suggested he slide  smoothly into his jazz form.  He hit all the right notes.

Since then, Marilyn has organized many musical performances, both inside and outside the walls of St. Paul’s Towers. She spearheads fundraising campaigns, handles logistics for outings, and even writes program notes for performances. She’s in love with the art — and with sharing it with others.

“Music has healing qualities, and it speaks to each of us differently,” Marilyn explained, citing its proven psychological and physical benefits. At St. Paul’s Towers, local performances from professional musicians give residents who supported the arts earlier in their lives the opportunity to re-engage. They also spark potential new interests among those with little prior experience with music.

Fast forward to post-COVID, and the Music Committee is beginning to host performers once again. Marilyn brings multi-instrumentalist and former U.C. Berkeley music instructor Macy Blackman to the outdoor terrace at St. Paul’s, where he plays at cookouts with his quintet. His first performance several years ago, presented an overview of various types of jazz, which appealed to the sensibilities of the academic-leaning crowd, winning both hearts and minds.

Marilyn looks forward to continuing to pay forward the positive experiences she had with music earlier in her life. “I have always been a contributing participant of every community I ever belonged to, and this is my way of giving back,” she said. “I don’t have loads of formal training in music, but I have had a serendipitous life that’s allowed me to stay connected with musicians and the music world.  I’m grateful for that.”

Marilyn believes everyone has something to add to the community. She is happy to have found a contribution that truly resonates at St. Paul’s Towers.

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Senior Director for Resident Experience Rebecca Johnson created the program to support residents’ connection to the community and to one another. “We feel a sense of place but don’t necessarily articulate it,” says Johnson. This program allows residents to gather over time “to capture in your words why you feel as you do.”

Each Front Porch community has its own unique geography, Johnson explains. “When we hear the word geography we think, ‘mountains, landscapes,’ which is certainly part of it,” she says. “But geography is also everything that humans build. When we wrote the program, we were intentional about discussing both the physical and social aspects of geography.”

Sense of Place provides a safe environment for people who may not normally speak up in the community to address concerns. “Sense of Place is outside of the committee or council structure,” says Johnson. “Sometimes residents are looking for a new way to share their voice, a less formal way beyond the surveys and the committees that are already in place.”

“I marvel at people who have the ability to come forward and speak their thoughts,” said one resident participant at Friends House in Santa Rosa. “It doesn’t come as naturally to me, but after listening to others, I feel I can talk like that. I feel comfortable here. I feel I’m in the right place.”

Jeannie Pressey, executive director of Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa says that Sense of Place is “an additional opportunity to gain insight from the residents on what’s working well and what they would like to see improved.”

Unlike a resident survey that provides a quantitative snapshot of the community at a moment in time, Sense of Place collects qualitative information that “puts the how, why, and what together in one place,” explains Mary McMullin, chief advancement officer for Front Porch. “A survey will tell us you think your community is great. Sense of Place allows us to understand why you think it’s great. It helps us identify rather than guess about the true community that’s here.”

Because residents were speaking directly with someone in person or on Zoom “instead of simply filling out the boxes on a survey, I feel that they were more comfortable in sharing their viewpoints,” Pressey notes. “And their views were clearly communicated as opposed to checking a box that says ‘are you satisfied? 1, 2, 3.’ You get some context on what people are trying to say.”

The program was open to any residents who wanted to participate, and a range of residents chose to join. “Having new and long-term residents in the same setting was critical,” Johnson says. She notes that newer residents who may have only experienced their community in the wake of the COVID pandemic with its lockdown protocols have a very different perspective than long-term residents who can recall and explain a community’s traditions. Meeting together gave residents a broader perspective on what community feels like based on their individual experiences.

Johnson compiled insights gathered during each session into reports for each participating community’s executive director, incorporating resident feedback, key questions, and recommendations for follow-up programs. Mark Nitsche, who became the executive director of San Francisco Towers during the Sense of Place pilot program, read the reports as a way to became familiar with the community. They allowed him to “really listen to what people are saying,” he recalls.

“People believe the ED is the last word, but it’s collaborative,” Nitsche says. Sense of Place allowed residents “to be a voice for the community and how you want to see community going forward. The program builds a sense of awareness, a sense of hope, and a sense of belonging.”

After testing the program as a pilot project at three Front Porch communities in 2022, Sense of Place is preparing to launch in more communities this year and may later be developed for use beyond the Front Porch system. Johnson is also gathering a working group to develop a new program called ATLAS, designed specifically for the new resident experience.

“Sense of Place is an influencer in decision making,” Johnson says. “It’s a platform for prioritizing the things that mean the most to residents, and one of those priorities is how residents, especially new residents, develop a sense of belonging and attachment in community. ATLAS is our natural next step.

“I’ve learned so much from the resident participants by leading this program. Each community is unique, with its own sense of place. This program has helped me to understand at a deep level what’s important for residents in their particular community. I can’t wait to discover more as we move forward with Sense of Place.”

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When resident Lorraine Highkin was looking for some more physical activity, the group was a hit. She’s now known among her peers for her lightning-fast reflexes, built from muscle memory during her tennis playing years. “My body’s accustomed to moving,” Lorraine said. “Ping-Pong keeps me active.”

For others, table tennis appeals to their competitive side. Evan Custer, who is in charge of the group, has a passion for sports and is always looking to better his game. His responsibilities include rotating players and keeping score. In the past, he’s organized tournaments where residents play against staff members round-robin style.

Whether playing singles or doubles, table tennis gives Evan the chance to practice key skills like hand-eye coordination. Jill Custer, Evan’s wife, says table tennis helps players stay sharp. “One of the people who got me into Ping-Pong here was an older gentleman with Parkinson’s,” she noted. “Despite his illness, he was a good player.” Even players who haven’t picked up a paddle in 50 years quickly find their chops again.

In the eight years that Evan and Jill have lived at St. Paul’s Towers, they have made the table tennis court their second home. Along with a half dozen other core members, they create a welcoming environment for residents to socialize. “Anyone who wants to come can join,” Evan said. “It’s lots of fun.”

Each group practice is an hour long and prospective players can drop in whenever they would like. Whether a newcomer to the sport or a seasoned player, they’re sure to have a good time. Lorraine sure does. “It’s a bright spot in my day,” she said.

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Jim and Ruth each bring something important to the partnership. Having performed with the Atlanta Symphony for three years in the 1950s, Ruth is the more musically experienced of the two. “It’s been great playing with Ruth,” Jim said. “I learn a lot from her.” In turn, Jim has helped Ruth reignite her passion for cello.

After her stint in the Symphony, Ruth stepped back from music, focusing on raising her family, earning her MBA, and working at a law firm. During that time, she dabbled in a few amateur string quartets.  Now, she’s excited to fully nurture her talent once again at St. Paul’s Towers. “Music is one of the joys of my life,” Ruth said. “I’m grateful that I’ve been able to play more at St. Paul’s Towers than I did previously.”

While Ruth started out on the cello, Jim’s first instrument was the violin. He said his journey began with a “musical zoo” because as a fourth grader he had the opportunity to choose from a menagerie of instruments. Landing on the violin, he continued to play throughout high school and college.

Years later, in his 60s, when the violin no longer called to him, Jim began to take cello lessons. Soon he found himself in trios, quartets, and an orchestra. Being in a large ensemble taught him some important things about performance. “I learned to ‘fake it’,” Jim said with a laugh. “As long as you start and end on time, no one notices what you do in the middle.”

During the pandemic, Jim had a hankering to continue playing in an ensemble, but performance opportunities were hard to come by. When he moved to St. Paul’s Towers, he finally found a community where he could connect over his love of music. The intimate setting of a chamber group gave him the opportunity to expand his skills.

“I’m learning how musicians communicate non-verbally,” Jim said. “It’s challenging because you need to look at them instead of looking at your music.” In contrast to performing in an orchestra, Jim added, in chamber music only one person plays each part, so it’s impossible to hide if you make a mistake! Jim hopes to one day embody the fearlessness and conviction that Ruth and other experienced musicians bring to their performance.

Looking to the future, Jim and Ruth hope to expand their repertoire and performance opportunities by bringing other musical residents into their ensemble. They’re eager to collaborate.  With the right instrumentation, they’ll be able to play Bach’s Brandenburg concertos—and build their musicianship to a peak crescendo.

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When resident Barry Galvin arrived at St. Paul’s Towers five years ago, the Garden Committee was in decline. He said the roof garden was struggling, the orchid collection was being cared for by a single maintenance person, and the Harris Garden “was very tired.” But Barry saw the potential for improving all these gardens and was instrumental in expanding the committee to its now 18 members who have become the metaphorical sunshine, water and nutrients that have make St. Paul’s Towers gardens thrive.

The Garden Committee is part of the St. Paul’s Towers Resident Council. It is one of several committees that find ways to enhance community life and resident experience. The Garden Committee oversees and handles all aspects of the community’s three gardens. The Harris Garden is a terrace garden that is named for an active 1990s resident, Dr. Robert Harris, a gardening enthusiast who was instrumental in adding more color to the garden.

“Our job is to select, plant, and maintain plants, flowers, and trees that are appropriate and aesthetically pleasing for each garden,” Barry said. “We feed them, prune them and exchange plants as needed.” Plantings are usually grouped by type for the best growing conditions. St. Paul’s Towers employs a professional garden maintenance contractor to care for the perimeter gardens but committee members maintain the three inside gardens with some “heavy-lifting” support from the contractor.

Barry, whose career has included government service, corporate banking and running his own retail business, has always been interested in gardening and plants. He grew up in Southern California. His love of plants began when his next door neighbor, a former farmer, taught him about plants and gardening. After retiring, Barry became very active in the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where he served as chairperson of its Docent Council and led many garden tours.

The Committee is comprised entirely of volunteers who donate their time, talent and resources. “Our members have varied interests in gardening,” Barry said. “We have people who like to design, people who like to plant, people who just like to admire the gardens’ beauty and all around plant lovers like me. We have one member we call ‘the chopper,’ because she loves pruning.”

Of the three gardens, the Harris Garden is perhaps the most diverse. It is divided into sub-gardens that include a shade garden, sun garden, ornamental garden and succulent corner. Barry estimates it consists of dozens of plant, flower and tree species, many donated by committee members. The popular space is a community hub for meetings and activities where residents enjoy the bursts of color.

The Committee’s newest project is improving and updating the Roof Garden, situated on top of the 23-story tower. It’s a container garden with spectacular views of Oakland and the San Francisco skyline.

Many residents like to use the rooftop as a walking path, finding it safe and a beautiful place to get in their walking routines. “The Resident Council supports our efforts to enhance and reinvigorate this premiere space,” Barry said. “This is our penthouse garden.”

“All of our gardens are marvelous,” said resident Henrietta Hirsch, who enjoys the Roof Garden during her daily walks. “Our volunteers do a great job in maintaining all of our gardens.”

Aside from maintaining the gardens, the Committee also organizes resident excursions to unique gardens around the Bay Area and hosts a Balcony Garden Tour of all the well-maintained balcony gardens at St. Paul’s Towers.

Many experts say gardening has many health benefits including reducing stress, encouraging outdoor activity and promoting social interaction.

“Like our gardens, we love to see the Garden Committee grow,” Barry said. “New members are always welcome.”

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At Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove, there’s been no shortage of improvements across the community, including a fresh coat of paint on all the building exteriors. A few even have a new roof! It’s safe to say our residents’ favorite upgrade, however, has been the new self-serve coffee machine. Additionally, residents who pride themselves on having a green thumb are already looking toward the spring. They planted more than 200 daffodils, mini daffodils, and narcissus bulbs, as well as plenty of poppy seeds. We’re excited to see the results!

In Palo Alto, Webster House residents continue to foster growth and exploration. From new exercise options like Tai Chi and Qi Gong to stretching, toning, and weight classes, we’re staying fit and on our game! Our Superfood Cart has been rolling to residents’ doors throughout the year, sharing new healthy snacks each month. We’ve resumed our monthly lunch outings and, in December, we’ll be headed to the theater to see a performance of It’s a Wonderful Life. With everything from TED talks and meditation workshops to virtual outings through our Well Connected Museums at Home tours, we’ve got plenty to talk about and look forward to as 2022 rolls in.

At San Francisco Towers, our residents are exploring our new online resident portal to build connections and community digitally. We’re also celebrating the return of happy hours, social mixers, and performing arts outings. We celebrated our 24^th anniversary at the beginning of November, were recognized by US News and World Report in the elite 13% of high performing properties in 2021-22 Best Nursing Homes rankings, and construction is moving ahead for our new Memory Care neighborhood opening in Spring 2022. The future promises continued excitement and activity!

At St. Paul’s Towers, it truly has been a year of growth as a community. We also marked our 55^th anniversary as a Life Plan community in the East Bay, offering a wide range of care levels to meet the evolving needs of our residents. For the holidays, we’ve been reflecting on the meaning of Christmas through our Advent series, and we enjoyed our Chanukah candle lighting ceremony accompanied by songs, stories, and refreshments. In addition to our spiritual events, residents love socializing at our annual Christmas tree lighting party. And we are all looking forward to celebrating New Year’s Eve at another get-together.

At Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa, being able to come together for in-person activities and outings once again has been one of the highlights of our year. In the spirit of the holidays, we’ve put up our beautifully decorated Tree of Hope in the lobby, which puts a smile on the faces of many residents. On December 8^th, new and long-time residents were delighted to see dining staff dressed up as Charles Dickens characters, an annual tradition. And we are all eagerly anticipating our upcoming holiday sing-along in the Chapel on December 21st. Whatever the season, we’re grateful to be able to gather as a community to celebrate.

Also in Santa Rosa, at Friends House, we’ve made several improvements to the property, and we are planning to add more apartments in 2022. Updates to our dining area and fitness center are also on the horizon! Expanded care levels mean we have new options to offer, including our new high acuity assisted living health center, which is unique in the area. And with plenty of holiday activities to keep our residents busy, we’re closing out the year on a high note.

As the affiliation between Covia and Front Porch continues to strengthen, we’re looking forward to even more great things to come. Here’s to a great 2022 and beyond!

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In Santa Rosa, at Friends House, most activities are resident led, which means if there’s something you’d like to explore or share, you can make it happen here. The library group raises money to donate for educational charities by selling books online and at events.  You’ll often encounter interesting lectures in the lobby about a variety of topics—a recent one focused on land use and the impact of freeway access on communities. You can take part in a Buddhist sangha (community meeting) on Mondays or join a variety of indoor, outdoor, and even chair-based exercise offerings almost any day of the week. Whatever your interests or your goals, this is a great place to indulge them.

The fitness offerings at Spring Lake Village, also in Santa Rosa, are nationally recognized for their resident-driven programming. From chair volleyball and Pilates to pickleball, aquatics, and yoga, the exercise calendar is always full of options. Plus, you have built-in accountability with plenty of friends and neighbors participating. Whether you want to take up art, drumming, gardening, meditation, or another activity, you can try out new things or dig deeper into existing hobbies with ease. Add to that all of the classes, concerts, and hosted conversations and it seems like making progress on your goals for positive aging is almost automatic here.

Involvement in the arts plays a big role at San Francisco Towers, from writing books to volunteering with the Ballet and Symphony or serving as docents at local museums. There are also museum-like displays of art throughout the building, all thematically curated by the resident art committee. Each wing and floor feature a unique period or style, and many of the pieces showcased, including paintings, sculpture, china, and other mediums, come from our residents’ own collections. The committee has even put together a guided tour they’d love to share with you.

At St. Paul’s Towers in Oakland, our goals for positive aging span physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual engagement. From ping pong and chair volleyball to dance classes and hiking in nearby regional parks, there are regular opportunities to get some exercise and try new activities. Our frequent museum visits, theater outings, book clubs, memoir writing groups, and art and clay classes in the ceramics studio offer fun intellectual stimulation. We also have discussion groups and plenty of other activities to encourage social engagement. And on the spiritual side, our chaplain’s Let’s Chat discussions on every topic under the sun are always lively and inspiring.

In Palo Alto, Webster House’s ongoing monthly Tai Chi/Qigong workshop series with Master Lee Holden has many of our residents exploring a new practice for healthy aging. From our Museums at Home tours to our upcoming TED Talks on the stellar history of modern astronomy and the secrets of resilient people, there are lots of opportunities to think, grow, and regularly set new goals. And residents will uncover lifestyle habits like meditation and inner smile practice to enhance their quality of life with our upcoming series of workshops starting this month.

At Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove, the competitive spirit is strong. Chair volleyball has become a resident favorite. It’s a chance to have a bit of friendly competition while letting go, laughing, and having fun with neighbors and friends. In our recent Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest, the creations were incredible and every resident got to vote on the funniest, scariest, and most unique pumpkins.

Finding ways to keep challenging yourself and evolving is an inspiring way to deepen your life experiences. With all the activities, committees, and involved people at our communities, it’s easy to explore your interests, learn new things, support others, and build stronger connections. But it’s not always about activities. Sometimes fulfilling your goals can be as simple as spending more time connecting with new friends and celebrating old traditions. What goals do you have for your future?

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“Things happen — and we may have greater needs than any of us anticipated,” said Hilda Pressman, a Circle of Friends committee member. “It’s a great comfort to know the Circle of Friends is there.”

The resident assistance funds provided through the Front Porch Communities Foundation provide peace of mind to neighbors and friends in need. As one resident said, “Any of us could outlive our resources, so I want to be a part of being there for one another.” In Northern California, the assistance program for life plan residents is called the Circle of Friends fund and the average age of recipients is 92, with many living at a higher level of care.

“Throughout our communities, the spirit of caring for one another is apparent in the many gifts we receive for the assistance funds,” said Foundation Executive Director Katharine Miller. “It is a reflection of the close friendships people form in our communities and the care that residents have for one another.”

*This story was originally shared in the Community Matters newsletter

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“Getting in front of a camera is no easy thing,” says Jen Sabaot, Front Porch’s director of communications, who spearheaded the project. “If you know how stressful it is to be in a Zoom call, imagine how stressful it is to be in front of a camera and asked to give your personal story.” To help put video participants at ease, Jen got to know each one individually and sent some sample questions in advance. “Without that time getting to know each other, I don’t think we would have been able to get as authentic as we did.”

“I had a really incredible experience,” Victor Ceron, senior director of facilities, says of the filming process. “I didn’t really prepare for the interview per se, because I really wanted my words to come from my heart.” In the video, Victor spoke about the connections he has been able to make over the course of his career. “The incredible people you meet on this journey is humbling.”

Raymond Ruiz, director of life enrichment at Kingsley Manor, appeared in the video alongside resident Karen Palmer. “Karen has always been someone I go to,” he says. “It was a very humbling experience, making a connection and talking to somebody who you see on a day-to-day basis, especially during difficult times. It made me think about the tough year that we had and why we do what we do.”

Katie Wade, senior director of creative engagement, also found herself looking back on her career path. “It was really nice to reflect on the origins of my work, and lovely to think about an older adult in one of our programs who has influenced me.”

One thing that Katie didn’t expect was how hot the room would be where filming took place. “We had to turn off the air conditioning in the interview room to make sure the sound levels weren’t affected.” The video shoot took place over two days, one day at the Home Office in Glendale, and the second at St. Paul’s Towers in Oakland. Video crews also went on site at Villa Gardens in Pasadena and Oak Center Towers in Oakland for “B roll” shots of people in action.

The original objective of the video project was to bring Front Porch’s new mission, vision, and values to life. Formally adopted by the Front Porch board of directors on April 1, 2021 as Front Porch and Covia affiliated, the new, shared values of the combined organization illustrates what brought them together to begin with – values that were already being lived out by employees and residents.

“I am so excited and delighted to get these values out and about – not that we haven’t all been living them already,” says Lauren Mouton-Beaudry, director of ethics and education. “These values are action-packed and they really speak to me. I truly believe that our shared values bring us together. I want to thank everyone who participated in the video. You were using your heart, and that’s what came through.”

The authenticity of voices comes through for Katie as well, and she sees it as part of the authenticity of the work she and others do every day. “It feels very true for me in my daily working environment that people really bring their whole selves to work. We don’t have to compartmentalize our personal self and our work self. I think that is so critical for the relational type of work that we’re all doing.”

“I think it takes special team members to do what we do on a daily basis,” adds Victor.

To Lauren, the video is only the beginning. “It’s interesting: at the end, we say, ‘that’s a wrap.’ But actually, I am feeling like now is when our work and play is really going to begin. We’re going to be sharing our values. We’re going to be strengthening our relationships. And that’s what’s going to make us an even stronger organization.”

Click the image below to watch the video. Also available with captions in Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog. 

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