Sequoia Living CA

02/28/2026

What is one thing you Never Want to Stop Doing?

- Reading in a quiet corner.
- Digging your hands into the garden.
- Exploring a scenic trail.
- Singing your favorite song.
- Taking photos of the people and places you love.

Life in a community for retirement (a life plan community or CCRC) means having the time, support, and friendships to keep doing what brings you joy.

At Sequoia Living, we believe getting older is not about slowing down. It is about Never Stop Growing in the ways that matter most to you.

Tell us, what would be your “Never Stop”?

02/27/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our President and CEO, SARA MCVEY, on being named a 2026 Hall of Honor inductee by McKnight's Home Care as part of the Women of Distinction Awards.

Twenty senior-level leaders in home care, senior living and skilled nursing are being announced Friday as 2026 inductees into the Hall of Honor in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. They will be celebrated along with other award winners May 4 in Chicago at the McKnight’s ...

02/26/2026

Xin Nian Kuai Le, “Happy New Year.”

Last week, our communities came alive with Lunar New Year celebrations, complete with a lively lion dance and plenty of smiling faces.

Several of our Sequoias Portola Valley future residents joined residents for a special outing to Chef Chu’s in Los Altos. The Peking Duck was amazing, and the time together made it even better.

There’s something special about celebrating traditions, sharing a great meal, and getting to know the people who may soon be neighbors.

Wishing you a year filled with growth, well-being, and meaningful moments.

02/16/2026

What’s one thing you Never Want to Stop doing?
- Maybe it’s reading a good book.
- Capturing moments through photography.
- Exploring somewhere new.
- Listening to your favorite songs.
- Discovering a new path.

For Don, it’s singing.

At Sequoia Living, we believe aging should never mean stepping away from what brings you joy. Community living creates the space and support to keep doing the things that make you feel most like yourself.

Watch Don’s story and be inspired: https://hubs.la/Q042Zy8P0

What will you Never Stop doing?

When we asked Don, "What's one thing you'll never stop doing as you get older?" he said, "I'll never stop singing." Don, a retired architect, is passionate m...

02/14/2026

Roses may look delicate, but they are remarkably resilient. And so are the residents who care for them.

Each winter, The Tamalpais Marin comes together to prune roses, clear away old growth, and prepare for a new season of blooms. With guidance from resident and master gardener Rod K., neighbors and friends learn the proper way to prune and help keep their gardens healthy and blooming.

It is one more way life at The Tamalpais stays active and connected. A little fresh air, a little teamwork, and the promise of beautiful flowers ahead.
Explore life at The Tamalpais Marin: https://hubs.la/Q042N84K0

02/14/2026

How did you meet your person?

Residents from The Sequoias Portola Valley shared their stories, and they’re as charming as ever.

- A flat tire on the freeway that turned into a marriage.
- A chance introduction at a post concert reception.
- Two undergrads at Stanford, with a case of mistaken identity.
- An art gallery glance that led to crossing the room.
- A phone number offered to ease loneliness, and three years later, a wedding.

Love didn’t always arrive with a grand plan. Sometimes it showed up in small, ordinary moments that changed everything.

Viamonte at Walnut Creek celebrates together with a festive balloon arch for photos filled with smiles, laughter, and a lot of heart.

What’s your “How We Met” story?

02/13/2026

Pruning season is here in Northern California 🌹
At The Tamalpais Marin, it’s more than shaping roses for spring blooms. It’s neighbors learning from neighbors, sharing knowledge, and spending time outdoors together.

With guidance from resident and master gardener Rod K., the community comes together to care for the garden and enjoy the process.

Healthy, joyful aging can look like fresh air, new skills, and a few thorny lessons along the way.

02/13/2026

Considering a move to a life plan community? We can help.
No matter where you go, there are important considerations to keep in mind as you compare your options.

Read our latest blog post to understand the benefits of a life plan community, plus over a dozen questions to ask.

When searching for a new home, location, budget, and lifestyle alignment are the top considerations. When looking into life plan communities, the same categories apply. Ensuring you’re in the right neighborhood, you’re receiving a good value, and the amenities available are beneficial to your pr...

02/12/2026

It takes a village to raise a reader. Through our Empowering Children Bay Area (ECBA) program, volunteers partner with schools to help local kids strengthen their reading skills — and their confidence.

The magic? It’s not just about the books. It’s about building confidence, connection, and joy through the power of reading.

Watch the heartwarming video featuring a young reader and several program volunteers.

Empowering Children Bay Area (ECBA) is an intergenerational tutoring program that pairs volunteers aged 50+ with 1st–to 3rd–grade students who are struggling...

02/10/2026

Time, community, space, and purpose. These are all things you can find in abundance at a life plan community.

They can also reinvigorate your life and help you live with intention.

Learn more about purposeful aging:

In retirement, you have more time and freedom than in any other stage of your life. This brings exciting possibilities and the chance to reimagine what life can become. You can prioritize more fun and excitement, learn new hobbies, focus on your health, or continue to grow as a person.

02/06/2026

Community has a way of opening doors.
Ellen and Robert came to The Sequoias San Francisco looking forward to time for reflection and personal growth.

Robert has especially enjoyed diving into the writing group and the spirituality group, thanks to warm invitations from fellow residents.

As new residents, they’re already feeling connected, engaged, and fully present.

That’s what Never Stop Growing looks like in community.

02/04/2026

Thank you Larkspur Community Foundation for recognizing our Culture Club at The Tamalpais Marin.

Community Clean Up at The Tamalpais 🧹

Thanks to Mauricio, Terence, Heather, Ashley, Ian, Lauren, and Jessica - all members of the employee Culture Club at The Tamalpais Marin - for organizing a neighborhood cleanup in response to concerns from nearby neighbors that trash was appearing on nearby streets.

As part of Sequoia Living’s culture work centered on ACT values, Accountability, Caring, and Teamwork, the Culture Club chose to take responsibility and address the issue.

It’s fabulous when everyone pitches in to make our towns more beautiful!