Front Porch Communities & Services

02/04/2026

Our communities started the new year with a month full of exciting events and outings. From visits to the coast and a private theater tour to ice cream sundaes and a winter themed birthday celebration, the year is off to a great start.

02/03/2026

If being part of a community gives us a sense of purpose and belonging, what happens when that same community betrays us? Beth Coye was born into a Navy family and found strength, identity and purpose in the community it provided—until she was forced to retire for being gay. Join us for Episode 7 of The Front Porch Podcast, in which Beth and host Anna Hall discuss how sometimes we have to stand up to the very communities we hold most dear.🎙️https://ow.ly/ASRN50Y8sq5

01/31/2026

Happy National Fun at Work Day! From dressing up in fun costumes and participating in community talent shows to playing in chair volleyball tournaments and celebrating holidays in style, our team knows how to have a great time while working hard.

01/30/2026

From her groundbreaking study on women in the Navy and her work on the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, to helping form the first LGBTQ+ group at Wesley Palms Retirement Community, Commander Beth F. Coye has been a life-long warrior for equality and inclusion.

In this episode of The Front Porch Podcast, Beth joins host Anna Hall for a thoughtful discussion on how our communities grow stronger when they honor the multitude of diverse voices within.



https://ow.ly/eszi50Y6Bty

Beth F. Coye, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, writer and Wesley Palms resident, shares her remarkable journey as a life-long advocate for social justice. From...

01/30/2026

The Winter 2026 Well Connected and Well Connected Español sessions start this Sunday, February 1st. The new sessions feature a great calendar of groups including Creative Writing, Taller de historia de vida, Music Makers and more. Check out their respective catalogs for a full list of groups.
Well Connected Catalog: https://ow.ly/gzm950Y5JJH
Well Connected Español Catalog: https://ow.ly/iHy950Y5JJK

01/28/2026

Congratulations to Luke Barnesmoore who has been named as a LeadingAge California 2025 Advocate of the Year! Luke's advocacy and dedication have made a difference in addressing housing scarcity for older adults and showcasing the impact of home-sharing programs.

LeadingAge California proudly celebrates Luke Barnesmoore as a 2025 Advocate of the Year!

Luke has been a leading voice in expanding and championing home‑sharing programs, opening doors to innovative, community‑based solutions that address housing scarcity, intergenerational connection, and aging‑in‑place. His efforts are creating real pathways for safe, affordable living arrangements that support independence and community belonging for older adults.

Award recipients will be honored on Tuesday, February 17th, during our RISE Policy Summit at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.

01/27/2026

The new episode of the Front Porch podcast is out now! Anna Hall is in conversation with Wesley Palms Retirement Community resident Beth Coye, who shares her journey as a life-long advocate for social justice, including her work on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Listen to the full episode at https://ow.ly/VTWh50Y4rOL.
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/zOUL50Y4rOK
Spotify: https://ow.ly/HGW250Y4rOO
YouTube: https://ow.ly/ji0N50Y4rOG

01/24/2026

Happy Activities Professionals Day! The teams at our communities curate engaging events, thought-provoking classes and exciting outings that help build community, create opportunities to learn and forge connection. Thank you for being an essential part of our communities and for everything you do on a daily basis.

01/23/2026

This afternoon, we celebrated the start of the Gallery Takeover exhibit. Since last June, participants at our programs, residents at our communities and other artists have been creating art using the Hope Thrives curriculum facilitated by our Front Porch Creative Spark, Ruth's Table, and Front Porch Gallery programs. This exhibit features their incredible pieces which showcase how we create community and build hope through creativity. The exhibit is on display now at the Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad and opens next week at Ruth's Table in San Francisco. Learn more at https://ow.ly/pLKz50Y1vfR.

01/21/2026

Housekeeping is a crucial part of senior living and it requires a dedicated, organized team to run smoothly. In the latest episode of the Front Porch Podcast, Randi Jorgenson, housekeeping manager at Spring Lake Village, gives a peek behind the curtain at how the housekeeping team stays organized. Catch up on the latest episode of the Front Porch podcast before episode 7 drops next week. Listen now at https://ow.ly/tXUY50Y0mvY.

01/17/2026

What gives our work meaning? How does our sense of community and belonging contribute to our sense of purpose in our jobs? This week's episode of the Front Porch Podcast delves into these questions with Randi Jorgenson, housekeeping manager at Spring Lake Village. Listen now at https://ow.ly/SKqS50XYgko.

Randi Jorgenson began her career as a housekeeper at Spring Lake Village and now leads a team of 36 employees while overseeing 400 resident apartments in her...

01/16/2026

The Gallery Takeover exhibit hosted by our Front Porch Gallery, Ruth's Table and Front Porch Creative Spark programs is right around the corner! This annual exhibit highlights art created through our programs and it all kicks off with a virtual event next Thursday, January 22nd at 1pm PST. To learn more about the Gallery Takeover, visit https://ow.ly/ZE1c50XXGzv.