In this issue, meet your future new neighbor, Dr. Peter Sherrod. Get valuable tips on organizing important documents, records and photos. Speaking of putting things in their place, find out what to do with your other items such as clothes, electronics, furniture, and more. Find out the results from our recent “Community Life” VIP survey. Need more time to sell your home? We have the resources you need right here! Plus, get caught up on some recent events and get the details on upcoming events you won’t want to miss!
Perhaps you know someone who’d be ideal for The Outlook at Windhaven?
If so, let us know at (972) 996-3887 or info@nullTheOutlookAtWindhaven.org and get rewarded now—and in the future! Click here to learn more.
Meet Your Future Neighbor
Dr. Peter Sherrod
Dr. Peter Sherrod was born in the small town of Robinson, Illinois (home of the Heath Bar!) but moved to St. Louis not long after. His family lived there until his father finished his surgery residency and began looking for a place to practice. A great-uncle of Peter’s who worked for Standard Oil in Iraan, Texas encouraged Peter’s father to come there as they were in great need of a physician in town. The Sherrods packed up and moved to Iraan, where Peter’s father was the only doctor, and the nearest hospital was 65 miles away. No worries—Dr. Sherrod, Sr. drove back and forth every day to do rounds in his trusty Jaguar (eventually, realizing he was the only doctor around, the police looked the other way when he sped by!). His son also grew up to be a speed enthusiast—enjoying not only fast cars but motorcycles, too.
Peter describes his childhood in Iraan fondly as “free range.” He stayed in the schools there through 6th grade, and then he and his brother went to boarding school at St. Edward’s High School (affiliated with St. Edward’s University but no longer there) in Austin. His parents eventually moved to Odessa, and Peter went there to finish school at Permian High School (of Friday Night Lights fame). Peter then attended St. Louis University and completed all the necessary coursework for medical school in just three years. Using this momentum, he was accepted and went straight to UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas rather than finish his undergraduate degree.
Peter did a rotating internship at Baylor Hospital and found that he really enjoyed pediatrics. He joined Children’s Medical Center to start his pediatric residency but was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War shortly thereafter. When he inquired about where he would be serving, the conversation led to him being rerouted from Asia to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Turns out they needed a pediatrician at the Air Force Academy—quite the lucky break for Peter! After serving his two years, Peter returned to Dallas to finish his residency and then stayed on as Chief Resident for a year. Then, after a brief stint in Brownsville, Peter became a professor at the school where he had trained. He enjoyed teaching very much, but inflation spurred him on to seek more lucrative work.
Peter joined a pediatric practice in Plano around 1979. It was the only practice of its kind in Plano at the time, and business was booming, primarily because many young families were relocating to that area. Peter and his former wife, who was also a pediatrician, eventually opened a joint practice in Plano which they ran for forty years. Peter retired just over nine years ago on his 70th birthday and, as he puts it, “It’s been wonderful!”
Peter has two grown children: Emily, who lives in Fort Worth and is mother to Peter’s two grandchildren, and Benjamin, who lives in Dallas and works in IT. He is also very close with his former employees who are like a second family. He loves to travel and has been all over the world with “both” of his families as well as traveling solo. Some of these travels included adrenaline-inducing motorcycle tours in Europe! This summer, Peter is looking forward to a cruise on a small ship from Dublin to Reykjavik. Other than traveling, he spends much of his free time visiting with family and friends and is a voracious reader, often finishing three to four books a week.
After having lived on his own in a very large house for several years, Peter made the switch to apartment living about eight years ago after a lightning strike to his home required him to drudge through a daunting amount of home repair. A couple of years ago, he saw an advertisement for The Outlook at Windhaven and was intrigued and impressed. Very soon thereafter, he signed on as a VIP. The surety of “having a place to go, that once you’re there will take full care of you,” was very appealing. No longer having to worry about home maintenance and being able to “lock and leave” for his travels are other high points of his impending change of address.
Peter is also looking forward to the social aspects that the meals and events at The Outlook will offer. He has attended many Outlook gatherings and has enjoyed meeting other VIPs, noting that “everyone is friendly and in the same life situation as you are; we have so much in common.” He also notes that “the management people have all been fantastic, I’ve been very, very happy with them.” Having signed up early, Peter is ready and pleasantly anticipating his move to The Outlook.
From the Executive Director
Kristen’s Korner
As we get closer to opening our cottages in March, our team continues to grow. I am happy to announce that Armando Hernandez has joined our team as Director of Building Services. In his role, not only will he be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our community, but he will also lead our Housekeeping and Security teams.
Armando has had experience in the same role at another senior living community and has also been an Operations Manager with Lowe’s Home Improvement. He has been recognized for his customer service, team building and responsiveness and commitment to quality care. Armando enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Sheryl and 9-year-old daughter Gabriella, taking walks, trying out different restaurants, and going on day trips. They also have two rescue dogs named Dakota and Bella that are a blue heeler and dachshund mix.
The Activities Survey that Katie sent out to everyone recently had such a great response, and it was very exciting to see the results that she has shared in this newsletter. We have more cycling enthusiasts than I anticipated among our VIPs! Katie will do a fantastic job incorporating your feedback into great programming for The Outlook.
Our next survey is for those of you with Electric Vehicles (EVs) or for those in the process of purchasing one; we ask that you complete the survey using this link: https://forms.gle/VYdt1cWZvkaA4MEh8.
Everyone should have received a copy of the Resident Handbook via email and if not, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can send one to you.
I look forward to The Outlook at Windhaven coming to life with you living and thriving your way!
Organizing Important Documents, Records and Photos
by Brenda Thompson
CEO / Managing Broker / Owner of HomeSmart Stars
Ensuring a Smooth Transition: Managing Your Paperwork
Welcome back to our monthly journey toward your move to The Outlook at Windhaven. This month, our focus is on organizing important documents, records and photos—a crucial step in preparing for your transition to your new home. As you navigate this process, ensuring that your paperwork is in order will contribute to a seamless and stress-free move.
Click here to read the full article for tips on organizing important documents, records and photos.
Move-In Planning with Dear Rachel
Dear Abby Rachel,
What do I do with my…clothes, electronics, furniture, and more?
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St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer organization offering direct aid to those in need across nine counties in North Texas. Their diverse range of programs and services addresses the underlying root causes of basic unmet needs. They accept donations of major appliances, hospital equipment, furniture, children’s items, clothing, shoes, purses, household items, electronics, and seasonal decor.
Make a difference in your community by contributing to St. Vincent de Paul’s mission of providing short-term assistance and addressing the root causes of poverty.
For a more comprehensive guide to donating electronics, clothes, sneakers, and tools, along with recommended places to contribute, reach out to Rachel at rmcgowan@nullforefrontliving.org and request a copy of our handy guide.
Warm regards,
Rachel
Community Life at The Outlook
with Katie Snezhkova, CDP, CADDCT, ADC
Director of Resident Services
From board games to yoga, it is clear to see that our VIPs are excited to get involved. Over a hundred of you have provided feedback to help us develop a Community Life program tailored to your interests. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the results with you.
Need more time to sell your home?
We have resources to help!
Second Act Financial Services can help find the perfect loan for you to fund your entrance fee or monthly service fee before you’ve sold your home. Karen Nelson is The Outlook’s dedicated Financial Solutions Concierge and can be reached at 888-999-7372 or karen@nullsecondactfs.com. This may be just the breathing room you need to sell your home on your own terms.
Learn more at https://secondact.com/theoutlook/
Construction Corner
See the great construction progress we are making. Take a look at our most recent time-lapse video as of February 2024:
In the next six weeks, The Outlook at Windhaven construction progress will include:
- Complete Cottages
- Install drywall in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living/Memory Care (AL/MC) and Commons
- Begin interior finish work in IL, AL/MC and Commons
- Continue exterior façade work on IL and AL/MC buildings
- Begin hardscape and landscape work outside of main buildings
Cautionary Tale: Rachel’s tire
DO NOT ENTER!
The construction crew has asked us to kindly request that you stay out of their active work site. They are moving heavy equipment overhead, and there is debris on the roads that can damage your car. Unauthorized people onsite are a safety hazard to you, your vehicle, and the construction workers. Thank you for adhering to this request.
Welcome to Inside The Outlook, an educational and lifestyle series created especially for you—our VIPs. Below is a list of upcoming events as well as a video of a recent event—either way, we don’t want you to miss a single thing going on at The Outlook!
Save-The-Date
for these upcoming Inside the Outlook exclusive events
Questions about any of these events? Give us a call at (972) 996-3887.
Second Floor Social
Thursday, February 29
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Third Floor Social
Thursday, March 28
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fourth Floor Social
Thursday, April 25
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fifth Floor Social
Thursday, May 23
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Information Center
4017 Preston Road, Suite B520
Plano, Texas 75093
Get to know your new neighbors! Join us for Happy Hour, exclusively for folks who selected apartments on your same floor.
RSVP to Info@nullTheOutlookAtWindhaven.org or (972) 996-3887.
Drive-Thru Donation Event
Monday, March 25
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Information Center Parking Lot
4017 Preston Road, Suite B520
Plano, Texas 75093
Join us for a VIP donation event where we’re making a positive impact on the environment and supporting those in need in addition to helping you clean house! We will be accepting donations of the following items:
- Old paperwork and sensitive files (shredded on-site by professional shredders)
- Old tennis shoes
- Clothing and accessories
- Electronics
- Small furniture (no mattresses, please)
RSVP to Info@nullTheOutlookAtWindhaven.org or (972) 996-3887.
Cybercrime Prevention
Tuesday, March 26
10:00 am
Information Center
4017 Preston Road, Suite B520
Plano, Texas 75093
Wendy Cassidy, Senior Special Agent, Cyber Fraud Task Force, Dallas Field Office, US Secret Service, will share best practices on how to protect yourself against cybercrime, as well as a brief history of the US Secret Service, and then discuss the common cybercrimes we are seeing today, including elder fraud, romance scams, and crypto fraud. She also talk about how victims are being targeted, offer recommendations to better protect yourself while online, and provide resources in the event of an incident.
RSVP to Info@nullTheOutlookAtWindhaven.org or (972) 996-3887.
Other fun events to note:
Also coming in May:
Watch for invitations to Roundtable Meetings for VIPs with reservations on an apartment and the Dusty Boots Tour sneak peek of the common spaces.
Date are subject to change. Watch your email for invitations and updates.
Previous Inside The Outlook Event
Timeline Webinar
January 30
On the Forefront
Want to know more about Forefront Living and how we actively serve seniors across all our nonprofits? Click here to view the February 2024 On the Forefront newsletter.
Welcome Select New Outlook VIPs
Dave and Jeanne Lowenthal
Sue and Howard Robinson
