May 2023

In this issue, meet VIP Joan Gore. The very embodiment of the word “active,” get to know this fascinating lady (and future neighbor) and find out why she chose The Outlook. Personalization Coordinator Lane Phanthavong answers some of your most frequently asked questions. Plus, get the latest updates on construction and get caught up to speed on some recent VIP events (Couldn’t make them? There are more coming, so mark those calendars). Want to win an Outlook at Windhaven T-shirt? Find out how later in this newsletter!

Perhaps you know someone who’d like to learn about The Outlook at Windhaven. If so, contact Rachel at (972) 996-3887 or RMcGowan@nullForefrontLiving.org and you will both benefit! Our VIP referral rewards program has been revamped. See details.

Meet Your Future Neighbor

Joan Gore

Joan Gore is the very embodiment of the word “active.” Currently, she is fresh off an exhilarating cruise of “calm seas and beautiful weather” where she traveled to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, and on to Costa Rica and Mexico. Joan also has taken river cruises in Europe and recently went on a trip with TCU called “Flavors of Northern Italy” where she stayed at a vineyard farmhouse and took cooking classes. She is up for an adventure and always enjoys trying “something different.”

Joan grew up in Fort Worth and attended Texas Christian University. She remains an active fan and alumna and served on some of their boards. “I love my university,” says Joan; she often shows her TCU pride by wearing purple! She enjoys the trips organized by TCU where even if you sign up as a solo traveler, you always find friends along the way.

Joan majored in education and has been in this field for the entirety of her career. “Once you’re an educator, you’re always an educator. It’s in your system,” she says. Her classroom days were spent exclusively teaching middle school. While working at the Hockaday School for Girls in Dallas, she got thrown into the world of technology when told she would have an Apple IIE in her classroom and she would need to learn how to use it. Like many teachers at that time, Joan fretted over this. However, she found her way through—teaching herself to use this new machine and changing the direction of her career as well. She became an educational technology specialist, and went from teaching kids BASIC at her dining room table to founding her own company in Highland Park called Computer Education Consultants. “Everybody was thirsty for that knowledge,” explains Joan.

She spent the last 15 years of her “9-5” career in the technology department of Lewisville ISD, retiring about 15 years ago. Nonetheless, Joan still does technology consulting with a partner/friend. “It keeps me current,” muses Joan, “and we’re good at it!” One of the reasons she believes they’ve done so well is the empathy she has for the teachers who have no choice but to use technology. Reflecting on her work, Joan says, “I was fortunate to have that path and see the growth…it was always very interesting and challenging.”

After a long marriage, Joan lost her husband to COVID in 2020. They had three sons, two of whom live in Plano and the other in Tulsa. She has ten grandchildren (ages 13-29) and is expecting her first great-grandchild in August. “They are such a support system,” she says. All but one of her immediate family members live either in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or Tulsa. When Joan began looking into The Outlook at Windhaven, she had all three sons come check things out with her.

Joan found The Outlook when she was not even looking to move. She already lived in a one-story home and had great neighbors. The Outlook slowly started showing up on her radar; she saw some Outlook literature and drove by the building site frequently on one of her shortcuts through town, but it still was not “clicking” as a place for her. However, after taking a deeper dive into the materials, she saw that it was a smaller community, and this really appealed to her. She went to several events and saw how nice the place would be and also discovered she knew many people who would be moving in. In addition, she found that “The staff are exceptional, very open and great at responding to questions and concerns.”

Joan was also beginning to see the downside of traditional home ownership. “Managing the house is not an easy job, and I did not realize how much my husband did,” she laughs. She likes the idea of going on a trip and being able to “lock and leave” versus all the preparations you have to do when you have a house. Joan also had a positive experience with her own mother living in a senior community. Her mother loved it, and Joan recalls the relief of having her cared for yet near the things with which she was familiar and loved. She wants her children to have the same with her, but with Joan in the driver’s seat. “This is something I want to be in charge of doing,” she says.

Though some of her future neighbors would love to move in right now, Joan is actually glad that The Outlook is not ready yet and finds it fun to watch it being built. It gives her time to think and downsize without being rushed. She has been slowly going through her things and notes that, “It’s kind of refreshing to clean out stuff—cleansing.” At Christmastime last year, all of her family members received a cookbook (“wrapped up so they couldn’t give it back!” she laughs), and she is bemusedly wondering if her family members are quietly choosing things they might like to have when she makes the move. Joan is looking forward to picking out colors and finishes for her new place in the coming weeks!

Once settled in at The Outlook, Joan laughs that she is most looking forward to the wine bar! But really, what she is excited for is the convenience and social aspect of the community. Joan is a very social person and finds being around others to be good for one’s mental health. She has loved going to The Outlook’s social events thus far and found the people to be interesting and outgoing. “Sometimes you know when something is right, and this is right for me.”

A Financial Decision

Joan’s sons thoroughly researched the CCRC model and specifically The Outlook at Windhaven before deciding it was the right place for their mom. Joan’s son Kevin Gore, CPA, a partner with the accounting firm FORVIS, started with the following questions:

Why The Outlook?
Did you understand the financial structure of a nonprofit CCRC before researching The Outlook?
Do you think financial planners have a misunderstanding about the financial structure?
What’s the difference between a Nonprofit vs. for profit CCRC?

Click here to read Kevin’s answers and more.

Personalization Update

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,
Personalization Coordinator

I’ve enjoyed working with you on personalizing your new home! Along the way, I’ve gotten a few questions from VIPs that you may have as well. Below are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. As always, should you have other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at design@nullforefrontliving.org.

Q: When do we have to pay for upgrades?

A: Upgrades are paid for when you finalize and sign off on selections.

Q: Can upgrades be paid for with a credit card?

A: Upgrades can only be paid with a check.

Q: If I don’t want something installed, do I get a credit?

A: Certain items must be installed to pass inspection, so in general, there is no credit given if you choose to not have something installed. If you choose to upgrade, credits for the standard item not selected are worked into the cost of upgrades.

Q: Are there any ceiling fans included?

A: In the apartment homes, a ceiling fan is included on the patio/terrace. Bedrooms and living room are prewired for fans.

Q: Are there any grab bars included?

A: Yes, there is a standard grab bar located at each bathroom shower. It is installed at the entrance of the shower to assist with getting in and out safely.

Q: Do I need to schedule a preview time for finishes?

A: No, a preview is not required, but is an option if you would prefer it. You will have 2 hours of one-on-one time with me to answer all your questions and make your selections.

Construction Corner

In the next six weeks, construction progress will include the following:

Framing on Commons/Independent Living Building and Cottages
Run electrical and plumbing lines in basement and Level 1 of Main Building
Pour Level 2 slab for Assisted Living/Memory Care area of Main Building
Rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at Cottages
Prep for exterior Cottage work

Walk/Bike trail and retaining wall on west side of the community.

Save Your Tires

As tempting as it is to see the construction progress for yourself, please don’t drive on-site.

VIP Appreciation Social at Capital Grille

Monday, April 10

VIPs enjoyed an array of sweet and savory bites and beverages at The Capital Grille, located in Plano’s popular Shops at Legacy. A crowd of approximately 100 filled the venue and everyone enjoyed mingling with their future neighbors, friends and Forefront Living leadership.

Interior Design Insight and Overview

April 4 and April 5

In early April, we hosted Bridget Bohacz, interior designer for The Outlook, and Mallori Smyers, architect with Greystone, at our design presentation. VIPs got a brief construction update, learned more about the residence finish options, and got a sneak peek of some of The Outlook’s amenity spaces.

Thank You!

We are grateful to Pam Tischler, Lynn Harris, John Thompson and Emily Martin, & Jan and Gary Basham for serving as VIP panelists at our Happy Hour for potential new neighbors on May 4th.

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

With construction well underway and more than 80% of residences reserved, there is no better time to recommend The Outlook at Windhaven to a friend or family member. And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your potential new neighbor can take advantage of special pre-opening pricing and benefits while some amazing apartment homes are still available.

So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

IF YOUR FRIEND RESERVES A RESIDENCE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A $500 H-E-B GIFT CARD RIGHT NOW.*

AFTER YOU AND YOUR FRIEND MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT OF $3,500 & THEY WILL RECEIVE $2,500.*

Contact us at (972) 996-3887 or TheOutlook@nullForefrontLiving.org

*Offer valid for new referrals only. Effective through 6/30/23.

Thank you to Sarah Shlakman for referring her neighbors, John and Bonnie Strauss

Save-The-Date

Mark your calendar!

Inside the Outlook:
a lifestyle series exclusively for VIPs

Wellness

Friday, June 23 at 9:30 am

At The Carpenter Park Recreation Center
6701 Coit Rd., Plano TX, 75024

Get ready to boost your well-being! Join us at The Carpenter Recreation Center for a wellness presentation with Shannon Radford, Director of Wellness from Presbyterian Village North. We’ll end with a light exercise demonstration, so be sure to wear your comfy shoes!

Seating is limited so RSVP today to Rachel at (972) 996-3887 or RMcGowan@nullForeFrontLiving.org

Win an Outlook T-shirt and show your Outlook Pride

The Outlook at Windhaven T-shirts are in, and you can WIN one! Simply like our social posts on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn for the entire month of June. One like = one entry into the drawing for two lucky winners to be selected on June 30.

Click on the links below to follow us and be entered for a chance to win one of our new Outlook T-shirts!

The Outlook Sales and Marketing Team: Charlotte, Angela, and Jennifer

March/April 2023

In this issue, get to know wine enthusiast, avid golfer, and Outlook VIP Bob Dooley. And meet our Corporate Director of Operations and Hospitality, Ke’o Velasquez, who has some exciting (and delicious) plans for The Outlook’s culinary program. Details, details: VIPs have been busy making their finish selections for their new residences—get the details from Personalization Coordinator Lane Phanthavong. Plus, get caught up on some of the recent VIP events and mark your calendars for the new ones coming up.

And there’s a lot more waiting for you inside this month’s issue!

Perhaps you know someone who’d like to learn about The Outlook at Windhaven. If so, contact us at (972) 996-3887 or TheOutlook@nullForefrontLiving.org and you will both benefit! Our VIP referral rewards program has been revamped. See details.

Meet Your Future Neighbor

Robert “Bob” Dooley

Bob Dooley had two wildly different careers. The first as a decades-long, dedicated, and high-ranking IRS agent and tax aficionado, the second as a wine store owner and oenophile extraordinaire. Though retired, he continues to dabble in both—while throwing in some golf to round things out.

Bob was born and grew up in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Bradley University there and graduated with a degree in accounting. He started off his career in Peoria as well, working as an IRS agent there. Bob’s work with the IRS took him all over the United States, including DC, Little Rock, and Dallas, with progressively higher responsibility in each office.

Bob retired from the IRS in 1999 and went to work for Deloitte, where he saw the other side of the tax business as director of the group whose charge was to assist clients that were going through IRS examinations. He stayed with Deloitte for ten years and retired from there in 2009. Despite being retired from this career, Bob still helps people with tax issues here and there.

After all this hard work, Bob thought, “it was time to drink wine and play golf.” He had some friends from the IRS who had opened a small wine store in Plano, and he became a partner with them. They had the store for 15 years (it was sold just a few years ago). Being involved in this business venture was a lot of fun, and Bob met lots of great people—including many winemakers and distributors. The store hosted tastings, both free ones open to the public on Saturdays and other tasting parties for visiting winemakers. Bob made many memorable trips to California and over the years has really enjoyed meeting people in the wine industry and learning about how they got into the business. Their stories helped cement his interest and good feelings about this work and the people behind it.

Though no longer a store owner, wine is still very much a part of Bob’s life. He enjoys hosting wine tastings and is still involved in distribution. He also continues his travels to California, sharing that “aside from family and friends, I consider Napa my happy place.” He goes at least once a year and, for good measure, throws in side trips to Pebble Beach to play golf. Bob is an avid golfer, playing courses all over the Dallas area.

Bob has two children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in Dallas. His daughter has a PhD and is a child psychologist in Dallas. His son creates and maintains websites for small businesses, and is father to Bob’s grandkids, ages 12 and 17.

As Bob puts it, “Maintaining a home just becomes a little onerous sometimes.” This notion played a significant part in his decision to relocate to The Outlook at Windhaven. The added opportunities for social activities and entertainment also helped. “The Outlook for me was in a great location,” he notes (it is actually within walking distance of the wine store he was part of). “The Outlook has a great reputation from their sister community and parent organization… What they are planning looks pretty fantastic, both the building and opportunities available,” he adds. Bob has been to some of the meet-and-greet events hosted by The Outlook, where he enjoyed getting to know other VIPs and learning that their motivations for moving are often the same as his. Bob sees moving to The Outlook as “an opportunity to stay active and stay involved with people, and that keeps you happy and young at heart.”

Bringing Diversity in Cuisine to the Forefront

Ke’o Velasquez plans to infuse The Outlook at Windhaven’s culinary program with a very special ingredient:

Diversity.

As Forefront Living‘s Corporate Director of Operations and Hospitality, Ke’o’s 20 years’ experience in the hospitality and senior living industries and passion for multi-ethnic cuisine will be appearing on the menu at The Outlook. But don’t worry, if you crave a cheeseburger, chef salad, or grilled salmon, that will be on the menu too!

Previously, Ke’o served as the Executive Sous Chef for The Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas, overseeing all aspects of the extensive culinary program. He has received multiple awards from national and international organizations including The American Culinary Federation and Chaine de Rotisseurs. Ke’o was also featured on Food Network’s Best Young Chefs of America program.

“I am very excited to be with the Forefront family and in the next chapter of my senior living journey. I am looking forward to immersing myself in the culture and sharing my passion for the industry and hospitality,” Velasquez said.

Ke’o (pronounced Kay-Oh) enjoys traveling to his native Hawaii, camping with his son, working on projects around the house and cooking.

Cable vs. Streaming Survey

Outlook VIPs were recently asked to take a survey concerning cable vs. streaming. Click the graphs below to see the results.

Paint the Night Away with VIPs

Feb. 14, 2023

On Valentine’s Day, The Outlook at Windhaven team tapped into their artistic side as they hosted a unique mixer for Outlook VIPs at Plano’s Painting with a Twist.

More than 35 future residents filled the workshop, where music, chatter and laughs were prevalent throughout the event. The VIP artists enjoyed several snack breaks to munch on an array of yummy refreshments and beverages provided by the always-hospitable Outlook Sales and Marketing team. We look forward to seeing these beautiful works of art hanging in residents’ future homes at The Outlook at Windhaven.

Save-The-Date

Mark your calendar for these great upcoming VIP events!

Interior Design Insight and Overview

Please join us for one of the following times:
Tues April 4 OR Wed April 5
9:00 am – 10:15 am
~~10:45 am – 12:00 pm~~ FULL
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

We are excited to host Bridget Bohacz, who is the interior designer for The Outlook, and Mallori Smyers, who is an architect with Greystone, at our upcoming design presentation. A representative from Forefront leadership will also be on hand as we hear a brief construction update, learn more about the residence finish options, and get a sneak peek of some of The Outlook’s amenity spaces. All presentations will take place at the Information Center. Please RSVP to Rachel at rmcgowan@nullforefrontliving.org or (972) 996-3887. She will need to confirm availability, as seating is limited. If you have questions in advance, please share them when you RSVP. Not available for any of these 8 presentations? Just let us know and we’ll send you a recording of the presentation.

VIP Appreciation Social

Monday, April 10, 4-6 pm

Capital Grille
The Shops at Legacy
7300 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024

Join us for appetizers & libations as you visit with your future neighbors. Typically exclusive to VIPs, this event is an opportunity to invite a friend you feel would be a great neighbor. All VIPs who bring a friend will be entered into a fun drawing.

Complimentary valet parking.

Finding Your Path Forward:

A Financial Review with Brad Breeding
Certified Financial Planner and President and co-founder of myLifeSite.

Tuesday, May 23, 2 pm

Forefront Living
12467 Merit Drive
Dallas, TX 75251

A senior living expert and nationally recognized speaker, Brad provides valuable insights on senior living, retirement planning, and related topics. Brad is often interviewed by national media outlets, including Kiplinger’s, Money, USA Today and The New York Times. His latest book is entitled What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?

Travel Tips with Carrie Conner
CPA, TravelToolsTips.com

Tip #1: Check out Reviews on GearLab

GearLab is a website pearl and is top-notch for getting independent reviews for infrequently purchased sporting and travel gear. Their reviews span products from binoculars to yoga mats. Visit GearLab here: outdoorgearlab.com.

Tip #2: Know Seat Pitch

Know your Seat Pitch, which is the distance between seats on a plane that is getting rapidly smaller every year. Google Flights is a great website to get that data fast. Select the caret next to the flight price. Seat pitch of 30-31” is tight and may justify an upgrade to a bigger seat. Seat pitch of 32-33” is best. Visit Google Flights here: https://www.google.com/travel/flights.

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Personalization Corner

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,
Personalization Coordinator

It’s been a very busy couple of months as I continue to work with VIPs to personalize their cottage and apartment homes! MEP changes have already been completed for all five floors as well as for the cottages; and just in time, as the cottage slab pours started earlier this month! We are wrapping up finish selections such as flooring, countertops, backsplash, etc., for the cottages.

I have really enjoyed working with each VIP to help create a beautiful new home. And as you consider your personalization options, it is important to keep in mind that this process is different from choosing selections in a custom home. My role is to help support you in making the best choice for you. Upgrades/custom requests are priced by the construction contractor, and there is no profit margin included for The Outlook. In reviewing your choices, we hope that you will also keep in mind and focus on the most important benefits that come with living at The Outlook at Windhaven and a CCRC: certainty, predictability, community, companionship, security, and a self-directed life!

I look forward to seeing each of you again soon!

Sincerely,
Lane Phanthavong

Personalization Coordinator
design@nullforefrontliving.org
972-996-3887

Ms. Pope at Finishes appointment with Lane — Ms. Pope at her finishes appointment with Lane.

Some Notes from Our VIPs

“I had such an enjoyable experience working with Lane Phanthavong on the MEP options for my future home at The Outlook. She went out of her way to ensure that I thoroughly understood the process and the possible choices. And she was so patient with me. I never felt rushed or pressured in any way.

It was very obvious that she sincerely cared about the outcome and ensured that my needs were met. She is such a joy to work with!

All of my encounters with staff members at The Outlook at Windhaven have been very positive experiences. I feel grateful and blessed to have found the Forefront Living organization.”

– A grateful Outlook VIP

Welcome to a Few of Our Newest VIPs

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

With construction well underway and more than 80% of residences reserved, there is no better time to recommend The Outlook at Windhaven to a friend or family member. And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your potential new neighbor can take advantage of special pre-opening pricing and benefits while some amazing apartment homes are still available.

So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

IF YOUR FRIEND RESERVES A RESIDENCE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A $500 H-E-B GIFT CARD RIGHT NOW.*

AFTER YOU AND YOUR FRIEND MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT OF $3,500 & THEY WILL RECEIVE $2,500.*

Contact us at (972) 996-3887 or TheOutlook@nullForefrontLiving.org

*Offer valid for new referrals only. Effective through 6/30/23.

Construction Corner

You can check out the latest construction progress videos on our website at theoutlookatwindhaven.org

Tying onto sanitary, water main and utility lines
Pour concrete for Outlook Drive
Begin elevated deck pour for Assisted Living and Memory Care wing
Pour foundation slabs for Cottages
Install structural steel for Independent Living building
Continued elevator shaft work

Help Parkinson’s Disease Research:

Scratch-and-Sniff Test

Forefront Living is partnering with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help end Parkinson’s disease. Early research indicates that smell loss is an important indicator of risk to brain health as we age. A simple scratch-and-sniff test is all that is needed to gain important information about your brain health. So, if you are age 60 or older and have not been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, download the flyer for information on how you can help. Once you register, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research will send you a free scratch-and-sniff test to complete. You might be a candidate to join a brain health study and further the effort to end Parkinson’s forever. Download the PDF for more information.

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January/February 2023

In this issue, meet VIPs John Thompson and Emily Martin, find out some of the comings and goings of our Outlook team members, and see some of the special moments captured at last year’s Gratitude Luncheon and VIP Holiday Celebration. Make this the year to finally get rid of all that stuff. Cheryl Morgan, founder of MOVE Method, shares more strategies with us to help you get started. Plus, join us for an informative webinar January 27 and learn tips to improve your travel experience in 2023.

And there’s a lot more waiting for you inside this month’s issue!

Meet Your Future Neighbors

John E. Thompson, Jr. and Emily L. Martin

John Thompson and Emily Martin are avid travelers. Currently they are pursuing two fun travel goals: to visit all 50 state capitals (they are about halfway there) and to visit all 254 county courthouses in Texas (they have about 12 left). They also enjoy international travel and have recently taken a Mediterranean cruise with ports of call in Italy, France, and Spain. Having family in places such as Arizona, California, Iowa, and Washington, D.C. provides them with other great excuses to hit the road!

John grew up in New Jersey and then moved to Wisconsin as a sophomore in high school, going from being one of 600 kids in his class to one of only 42! For college, he traveled south to Fort Worth and attended Texas Wesleyan, where he got a business degree. John then served in the Navy and afterward used the GI Bill to go to graduate school and get an MBA in finance. He got a job with TXU (Texas Utilities Corporation) and stayed there for 38 years. He spent his career managing external assets such as pensions and 401(k)s and really enjoyed his work.

John retired ten years ago but has stayed busy doing investment work. He is on three different boards overseeing assets for a variety of non-profits and appreciates being able to give back to the community. In addition, John leads a professional organization for institutional investment managers. This group gets together several times a year for lunch and to hear a speaker in their area of expertise.

Emily grew up in Aurora, Illinois and upon graduation from high school went to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she got her undergraduate degree and an MBA. Emily worked for several companies in the Dallas area, her last full-time job being with an advertising agency. After that, she set up shop as a freelance writer, which gave her the flexibility to continue working and also volunteer after their kids were born. She still takes a gig whenever anyone calls and laughs, “I’ve retired when I don’t answer the phone anymore!”

At age 50, Emily pursued an altogether different interest: she attended the Dallas Theological Seminary and got a master’s degree in theology. She was inspired to do this because she wanted to do more writing in the Christian space and has done so in the form of Bible study materials. In 2014, the church she and John have attended since they were married, Park Cities Baptist, asked her to join the staff in their library. She did this until she retired about a year ago and continues to volunteer there.

John and Emily have been married 45 years, have two children (a son in Washington, D.C. and a daughter in Plano) and three grandchildren (all born in the space of 14 months!).

John and Emily’s interest in The Outlook at Windhaven stemmed from a pleasant experience with a senior living community where John’s mother resided. Originally, they were interested in being in that same community as it was close to their home in Dallas. Circumstances changed when they ended up downsizing and moving to Plano to be closer to their daughter. They grew to really like Plano and decided to investigate senior living communities in the area. The Outlook caught John’s eye because it’s run by the same group as Presbyterian Village North, which “has a really good reputation,” he says. They spared no time in going to talk to the staff at The Outlook. It really felt right, so John and Emily signed on immediately. They are in their early-mid seventies and in great health but know this could change unexpectedly for any of us. “It just makes me feel really good that we’ve got this figured out and settled,” says Emily. They are very happy with their decision.

John and Emily are really looking forward to having a new place after living for decades in a house built in 1936 for decades. They also look forward to picking out their own finishes and having someone to call to fix things. In addition, John mentions that, “It will be nice to not have to cook a meal occasionally.” John and Emily are walkers and love that The Outlook is right across from Windhaven Meadows Park with many trails. The other residents are another draw; Emily and John have really enjoyed meeting other future residents at Outlook get-togethers.

Farewell, Sara, and Welcome, Rachel!

As you have probably heard by now, our interim marketing assistant, Sara Massoudi, is following her dream of a career in the arts in New York City! We are so happy to hear that she is thriving in her new endeavor.

Rachel McGowan

Marketing Assistant

And we’d like to introduce you to Rachel McGowan. Rachel has a decade of experience in active adult communities and nonprofits. She is dedicated to service with a heart and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and serving meaningful missions. Additionally, she has spent a lot of time in the gym, taking classes to obtain her certificate for personal training. You can also find her fishing on the lake with her son and enjoying many sporting events like hockey and baseball.

We are so pleased to welcome Rachel to The Outlook team and know you will enjoy working with her.

Gratitude Luncheon

November 16, 2022

Many of our VIPs attended our Gratitude Luncheon at Stonebriar Country Club as Reverend Jarod Cooper, M. Div., Chaplain at Forefront Living, led us in an exploration of gratitude.

VIP Holiday Celebration

December 5, 2022

VIPs celebrated the season at Gleneagles Country Club.

Strategies on Rightsizing

Reminder from Cheryl Morgan, founder of MOVE Method

While rightsizing can be quite liberating for many people, it can also be stressful. People often ask, “What is the best way to get started?”

When organizing, ask yourself these questions, and be realistic!

NEED

Do I need this now?

Will I need it later?

WANT

Is this something I want?

Does a family member or loved one want this?

FUNCTION

Am I going to find a use for this?

Does it still work like it should?

Upcoming Events for Outlook VIPs

Strategic Travel A to Z Webinar

Friday, January 27, 10:00 am

TravelToolsTips.com owner Carrie Conner will provide a gold mine of Travel Tips for 2023. Good-bye travel nightmares—hello bubbles and bliss! Pay less—get more! That’s covered too. Twenty-six Travel Tips will be covered that are guaranteed to ramp up the Travel Experience. Carrie is a Shopping & Education Guru for the EXPERT TRAVELER, and a Bullseye Packing Fanatic.

RSVP to Rachel McGowan at rmcgowan@nullforefrontliving.org or call (972) 996-3887.

We Love Our VIPs!

Tuesday, February 14, 4:00-6:00 pm

Join your fellow VIPs for an afternoon of painting while we sip wine and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. No prior experience is needed —we’ll provide the canvas, the paint, and even the instructor.

Painting with a Twist in Plano
1713 Preston Rd B, Plano, TX 75093

RSVP to Rachel McGowan at rmcgowan@nullforefrontliving.org or call (972) 996-3887.

Personalization Corner

with Lane

Hello, Outlook VIPs! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! I had a brief—but amazing—break over Christmas, enjoying a few days in the United Arab Emirates. The photo is me in Dubai enjoying the perfect weather and the most beautiful architecture.

During the fourth quarter, I was able to meet with many VIPs, and we finalized the “MEPs” (mechanical, electric, and plumbing) for the Cottages, as well as for the first-, second-, and third-floor apartments. If you haven’t met with me yet (4th- and 5th-floor VIPs), think of this as a fun and exciting time! If you find the thought of personalizing to be a bit daunting, please know—I am here to help you. As a reminder, if you are unsure about making changes or having a hard time deciding, making changes post closing is always an option. We do not want this to be a stressful time, so if I can help you in any way, I am a phone call or email away to help guide you in the process or provide advice.

Remember, if you are satisfied with your floor plan as is and have no MEP changes, you can simply sign an MEP Waiver and an appointment is not necessary unless you would like to meet—it is your choice. When it comes to finishes (such as flooring, backsplash, countertops, etc.—the fun stuff!), you can select from the standard selections (at no charge) or from the upgrade selections (available for an extra charge). Or if you’re not sure, I’d be happy to make selections for you from one of several beautiful color combinations assembled by Bridget Bohacz, our project interior designer.

Once you receive your detailed gridded floor plan—unique to your residence—you’ll notice the 3/16-inch scale. Each square on your floor plan represents one square foot. The furniture cut-outs are also in a 3/16-inch scale and are a fun way to plan your furniture placement—you have plenty of time to plan!

I am currently meeting with VIPs reserved on the fourth floor regarding MEP changes. As soon as I receive all the samples of flooring, lighting, quartz countertops, etc., we will start the finishes appointments. I will provide both finish booklets (standards and upgrades) to you in advance of your appointment so that you can review the choices before our meeting.

I will reach out to you well in advance when it is time to get your appointment on the calendar. Until then, please start a question list and plan to bring it to your Personalization appointment. I am focused on one “neighborhood” at a time and am not likely to have much time to respond to questions/emails/calls in advance. I will do my best, but there is only one of me! And Charlotte, Angela, and Jennifer are all busy recruiting more wonderful new neighbors for you. We very much appreciate your understanding of this process—all designed to help us stay on schedule for a timely opening in 2024!

Our VIP event for January is a webinar and one I’m looking forward to—all about travel! So I’ll look forward to seeing you a little later in Q1 at a get-together or at the Information Center for those of you with appointments. Thanks, and Happy 2023!

Sincerely,
Lane Phanthavong

Personalization Coordinator
design@nullforefrontliving.org
972-996-3887

“Lane, it was a pleasure meeting with you this afternoon. The whole process went better and easier than I expected. Thank you so much.“
– Joseph Raymond, Outlook VIP

Personalization FAQ

Q: Can a resident hang drapes and pictures/paintings on the wall?

A: YES! This is your home to decorate as you wish.

Welcome to a Few of Our Newest Outlook VIPs

Construction Corner

Utility installation is wrapping up across the site
Concrete work is ongoing with all piers, basement columns, basement walls and basement slab on grade complete
Waterproofing of basement walls is underway
Grade beam pours ongoing
Column pours complete in Assisted Living and Memory Support
Assisted Living/Memory Support area is prepping for slab on grade pours
Concrete drives around site are being poured
Elevated deck pours are underway

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

With construction well underway and nearly 80% of residences reserved, there is no better time to recommend The Outlook at Windhaven to a friend or family member. And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your potential new neighbor can take advantage of special pre-opening pricing and benefits while some amazing apartment homes are still available.

So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

IF YOUR FRIEND RESERVES AN APARTMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A $500 H-E-B GIFT CARD RIGHT NOW.*

AFTER YOU AND YOUR FRIEND MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT OF $3,500 & THEY WILL RECEIVE $2,500.*

Contact us at (972) 996-3887 or TheOutlook@nullForefrontLiving.org

*Offer valid for new referrals only. Effective through 3/31/23.

At The Forefront Podcast

Future Outlook Residents

In this episode of the Forefront Living podcast, host and Forefront Living CEO Tim Mallad welcomes our own Jennifer Campbell, Marketing and Sales Director for The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW), and a panel of future OAW residents, composed of VIPs Jane Bower and Lisa and Joseph Raymond, to discuss Forefront Living’s newest Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Help Parkinson’s Disease Research:

Scratch-and-Sniff Test

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November 2022

In this issue, meet Outlook VIP Patricia Crain. A fine artist, Patricia is looking forward to all The Outlook will offer and meeting her new neighbors (some of whom she hopes are fellow artists). There’s one neighbor she’s especially excited about—her sister, Frances, who will also be moving to The Outlook just across the hall!

We are excited to share pictures with you from various events, including our Groundbreaking Ceremony on September 29 and our Pet Costume Contest on October 27. Also, meet Lane, our Personalization Coordinator who has provided you with an outline of the process for personalizing your new home. In addition, we’ve included Tips on Rightsizing from Cheryl Morgan from Move Method, who presented to VIPs in September. Join us in welcoming some of the newest VIPs to The Outlook and get an update on construction.

Finally, learn about Forefront Living’s partnership with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help end Parkinson’s disease—you might not have Parkinson’s; but you can help end it.

Perhaps you know someone who’d like to learn about The Outlook at Windhaven. If so, contact Sara Massoudi at (972) 996-3887 or smassoudi@nullforefrontliving.org and you will both benefit! Our VIP referral rewards program has been extended. See details.

Meet Your

Future Neighbor

Patricia Crain

Patricia Crain is a local artist who grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee before moving to Dallas at the age of thirteen.

An artist since a young age, Patricia also had a career in the law arena. Prior to getting married, she worked as a legal secretary. She developed a keen interest and love for the law and, once her kids were out of school, Patricia went back to school in her forties and became a paralegal (a career that did not exist back when she was a legal secretary). Revisiting this pursuit proved to be a great match, and she soon found a perfect employment fit. “I loved my job; I had a dream job,” says Patricia. The work always kept her hopping; it was very exciting, sometimes stressful, but never boring! “I could write a book about that place!” she laughs. Patricia worked as a paralegal for 10 years before retiring.

Patricia enjoys retired life, including creating art, spending time with artist friends, and being involved in her church. Of these, the vast majority of her time is consumed by her art. She has been an artist for quite some time and works in various media, but mostly does watercolor and oil paintings (plus a bit of sculpture) at present. When Patricia was married, she did not work outside the home. She thus had the opportunity to travel all around the United States and studied with many great, well-known artists. Some of her favorite locations to paint include Maine, California, and Florida. She enjoys traveling and notes that all of the states are lovely if you visit them. Most of Patricia’s business is commission work, primarily portraits. She says that art “comes in handy when you retire because you always have something to do!”

One of Patricia’s favorite subjects for her art is boats. When she started painting, she had an interest in shrimp boats and liked to go to the coast of Texas (especially Rockport) to paint. She was particularly interested in capturing the people on the boats, doing what they do for a living. Once married, her husband always had interesting boats and her kids grew up boating. Her daughter now has a home on Lake Texoma, and Patricia enjoys going there to paint. You can see her work at www.patriciacrainfineart.com.

Patricia is a widow and has four children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She feels very blessed because all of them live close by. Patricia’s daughter found The Outlook for her. They had looked at some other places that did not suit for various reasons, but Patricia found the idea of The Outlook exciting and loves the location–it’s just a few blocks from where she currently resides. Her sister, Frances, now lives about 20 minutes away from her but soon will live 20 seconds away since she also will be moving into The Outlook at Windhaven. She was pleasantly surprised that her sister, whom she thought would never leave her home, was interested in relocating as well. The two will live across the hall from one another and look forward to being able to see one another often.

As for life at The Outlook, Patricia predicts, “It’s going to be great!” She looks forward to meeting other artists there and is hoping there will be an artist group in addition to all of the other activities, clubs and programs. Patricia says, “There will be all kinds of things going on at The Outlook, and there’s no reason for anyone not to have a wonderful time!”

Dig into The Outlook at Windhaven

Groundbreaking Celebration

Teammates and future residents of The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW), Forefront Living’s newest Continuing Care Retirement Community in Plano, gathered for a groundbreaking celebration at Stonebriar Country Club on Thursday, September 29. The celebratory brunch included a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar, as well as a photo opportunity for VIPs to commemorate the occasion, complete with hard hats, shovels and a trough of fresh dirt from the site. Click here to read more about this exciting event.

Meet Lane, our

Personalization Coordinator

Hello, Outlook VIPs! I’m Lane Phanthavong (pronounced “FAN-tha-vong”), your Personalization Coordinator. It has been such a joy to meet with many of you in my first month at The Outlook, and for those of you I have not yet met in person, I am looking forward to helping you personalize your new home. As the newest member of the team, I’d like to share a little about myself. I grew up in a small town in Western Oklahoma called Elk City. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Administration and in 2004, I moved to Florida. My career has primarily been in real estate and with custom home builders, focusing on design studios and model homes. Prior to joining The Outlook team, I was with Greystone at Legacy Pointe at UCF (University of Central Florida) in Oviedo, FL (near Orlando). At Legacy Pointe I worked with future residents to personalize their apartment and cottage homes while the community was under construction, just like I’m doing here at The Outlook! In my free time I enjoy traveling—Greece is one of my favorite destinations!

Personalization

Corner

with Lane

While many future residents find Personalization to be a fun and exciting time, others may find the thought of personalizing to be a bit daunting. If this is the case, please know—I am here to help you, and if you are unsure about making changes or having a hard time deciding, making changes later is always an option. In summary, we do not want this to be a stressful time, so if I can help you in any way, I am a phone call or email away to help guide you in the process or provide advice.

As a reminder, if you are satisfied with your floor plan as is and have no Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing (MEP) changes, you can simply sign an MEP Waiver and an appointment is not necessary unless you would like to meet—it is your choice. When it comes to finishes (such as flooring, backsplash, countertops, etc.—the fun stuff!), you can select from the standard selections (at no charge) or from the upgrade selections (available for an extra charge). Or if you’re not sure, I’d be happy to make selections for you from one of several beautiful color combinations assembled by Bridget Bohacz, our project interior designer.

Once you receive your detailed gridded floor plan (coming to you next, second floor VIPs!)—unique to your residence—you’ll notice the 3/16-inch scale. Each square on your floor plan represents one square foot. The furniture cut-outs are also in a 3/16-inch scale and are a fun way to plan your furniture placement—you have plenty of time to plan!

Great news! As soon as I receive all the samples of flooring, lighting, quartz countertops, etc., we have the option—when they are confirmed—of combining the MEP and finishes in one appointment. While this is a change from what we communicated during the Personalization webinar, you may find this is more efficient and a better use of your time. I will provide both the finish booklets to you in advance of your appointment so that you can review the choices before our meeting.

For planning purposes, I want to share the approximate schedule for the upcoming meetings below, which are based on location and the order in which The Outlook is being constructed. And remember, if you have travel plans, just let us know! We can meet early, before your trip, or we can meet via Zoom.

Location of Your Reserved Residence	Approximate Time Frame for Personalization Appointment
Cottages 16-30	MEP appointments, November
2nd-floor apartments	MEP appointments, November
Cottages 1-30	Finishes appointments, December
3rd-floor apartments	Early January through early February 2023
4th-floor apartments	February 2023
5th-floor apartments	March 2023
1st- through 5th-floor apartments	Finish appointments—if not completed during MEP meeting listed above—to be finalized in March, April, or May, depending on the floor, starting with the 2nd and ending with the 5th floor

I will reach out to you well in advance when it is time to get your appointment on the calendar. Until then, please start a question list and plan to bring it to your Personalization appointment. I am focused on one “neighborhood” at a time and am not likely to have much time to respond to questions/emails/calls in advance. I will do my best, but there is only one of me! And Charlotte, Angela, and Jennifer are all busy recruiting more wonderful new neighbors for you. We very much appreciate your understanding of this process — all designed to help us stay on schedule for a timely opening in 2024!

I hope to see you at the Gratitude event in November and the Holiday event in December!

Sincerely,

Lane Phanthavong
Personalization Coordinator
design@nullforefrontliving.org
972-996-3887

“The Personalization process was easy with Lane,” said VIP David Harbin. “It was a very low-pressure—actually, no-pressure—experience. You can get anything you want, or you don’t have to do anything. You can easily walk in and out; very painless!”

Tips on

Rightsizing

While rightsizing can be quite liberating for many people, it can also be stressful. People often ask, “What is the best way to get started?” Cheryl Morgan, founder of Move Method, has developed a 30-day plan we would like to share with you.

What can I be doing right now?

Declutter in 30 Days | One Day, One Space

1st: cleaning supplies

2nd: magazines

3rd: medicines

4th: freezer

5th: refrigerator

6th: pantry

7th: sheets

8th: towels

9th: kitchen utensils

10th: small appliances

11th: bathroom cabinets

12th: dresser

13th: bedside table

14th: books

15th: makeup

16th: shoes

17th: handbags

18th: luggage

19th: manuals

20th: paperwork

21st: clothing

22nd: office supplies

23rd: pots/pans

24th: cups/glasses

25th: serving ware

26th: plates

27th: barware

28th: sentimental

29th: bookshelves

30th: countertops

For more information on Cheryl and Move Method, visit movemethodtx.com. Or to contact Cheryl directly, call or email her at (214) 282-7008 or cheryl.movemethod@nullgmail.com.

Welcome to Some of Our

Newest Outlook VIPs

Construction

Update

Construction continues at The Outlook at Windhaven. While you may not see a lot from the street view, there is a lot of action happening below ground, including:

Initial installation of sanitary sewer and storm sewer utility lines
Begin drilling and installing piers, pier caps and grade beams for foundation
Complete piers in garage basement and garage ramp
Pour garage columns and basement walls
Begin drilling and pouring piers at Assisted Living/Memory Care building
Excavating to lay water/sewer/storm utilities
Pour slab for garage floor

Outlook VIP

Halloween Pet Costume Contest

A great time was had by all at our first annual Pet Costume Contest! Izzy, this year’s winner, took home a pumpkin squeezy toy and a pumpkin full of dog treats! But everyone was a winner for sure and made lots of great friends, both furry and human alike.

Help Parkinson’s Disease Research:

Scratch-and-Sniff Test

Forefront Living is partnering with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help end Parkinson’s disease. Early research indicates that smell loss is an important indicator of risk to brain health as we age. A simple scratch-and-sniff test is all that is needed to gain important information about your brain health. So, if you are age 60 or older and have not been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, download the flyer for information on how you can help. Once you register, we’ll send you a free scratch-and-sniff test to complete. You might be a candidate to join a brain health study and further the effort to end Parkinson’s forever. Download the PDF for more information.

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Save

The Date

Watch your mail and email for invitations to the events below.

NOVEMBER

Cottage Wine and Cheese
Cottage VIPs, this wine and cheese is for you.
Be on the lookout for your invitation!

What are you most grateful for?
Wednesday, November 16, 11 am
Around the holidays, we’re often reminded of all we have to be grateful for.
Mingle with your fellow VIPs and join Reverend Jarod Cooper, M. Div.,
Chaplain at Forefront Living, as he leads a discussion on gratitude.

RSVP

Slice to meet you!
Referral Social Hour
Friday, November 18, Come & Go 4-6 pm
Bring a friend to see The Outlook model and both of you will leave with a Thanksgiving pie!
(If your friend is unavailable, bring in their contact information and receive your pie!

RSVP by Nov. 11 to (972) 996-3887

DECEMBER

Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 5, 4-6 pm
Gleneagles Country Club
Join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with fellow Outlook VIPs.

Dates and times subject to change.

Strength and

STABILITY

Strength. Stability. Security. Three of the most important things to look for when choosing
a retirement community. Not only the community itself, but also its roots. At The Outlook
at Windhaven, those roots run deep. Owned by Forefront Living, an organization with a
60-year history of excellence in senior living, residents of The Outlook can enjoy strength,
stability, and security only a financially stable organization can provide. The Outlook is
proud to be the newest member of the Forefront Living family. Click here to learn more.

Refer a Friend by December 31

and get rewarded

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

Offer extended through December 31! There is no better time to recommend The Outlook to a friend! And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? Even though The Outlook is nearly 80% reserved, we still have some wonderful residences available.
So, if you know someone who would like to learn more about life at The Outlook, let us know and your referral can lock in special Construction pricing. And you both win!

When your friend reserves a residence, you will receive a $500 Visa^® or Master Card gift card right now as a thank-you.
Then, when you and your friend move in, you will receive $3,500 credit toward your monthly service fee, and their credit will be $2,500!

Refer your friends today! Contact Sara Massoudi at (972) 996-3887 or smassoudi@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 12/31/22.

Friends and future Outlook neighbors Marianne Sullivan, Kit Gilman, and Becki Jett

August/September 2022

In this issue, get to know Outlook VIPs the Humbles as well as two more board members of Forefront Living. Plus, find out the results from our recent VIP survey about electric cars. Be on the lookout for your invitations to an exciting lineup of exclusive events this fall—everything from a don’t-miss Zoom webinar to kick off the residence Personalization process to a festive, Halloween-themed social, and more!

We asked.

You Answered.

We recently sent out a survey to you, our VIPs, asking about electric cars. Curious about others’ responses? Check out the results below.

Q. Do you plan to bring a car to The Outlook?
A. 44% of you plan to bring one car and 52% plan to bring two.

Q. Do you plan to have an electric car at The Outlook?
A. Only about 12% of you currently have an electric car.

Q. If no, are you considering purchasing an electric car (in the next 5 years)?
A. About half of you are considering purchasing an electric car or hybrid model as your next vehicle.

Rest assured, The Outlook apartment homes will have secure underground parking and multiple electric charging stations for your convenience. And, of course, each cottage home will have an attached two-car garage.

Meet Your

Future Neighbors

Bill and Mary Ellen Humble

Newlyweds Bill and Mary Ellen Humble met while taking part in their church orchestra, she on the alto sax and he on the clarinet, but they truly hit their stride (pun intended!) when they began taking dance classes together in 2019. Numerous dance classes and a pandemic later, they decided to tie the knot and find a new home together.

Mary Ellen was born in a small city along the Ohio River called Martins Ferry. She had a nice, stable upbringing—living 28 years of it on the same street! Most of her family is still in Ohio around Lake Erie, but two siblings remain in Martins Ferry. Mary Ellen’s first career was as a teacher. Ohio University opened a teacher training branch within her high school, so she was able to take her first two years of college within her high school building.

Teachers were desperately needed at the time, so this teacher cadet program allowed its students to start teaching after two years of college. Mary Ellen became involved in a federally funded program in her hometown that was a follow-up to Head Start. The University of Georgia (UGA) sponsored the program, and when they started a new venture in Pocatello, Idaho, Mary Ellen went there to help the school district sort things out. She continued to work with UGA for a few years, traveling to help with various programs. She met her first husband while in Georgia and they moved to Lufkin, TX in 1973; she has lived in Texas ever since.

Initially, Mary Ellen taught and substituted in Lufkin and her husband worked at Angelina College. Eventually, both were ready for a change. Mary Ellen’s husband began working as a technical writer for Texas Instruments, and the couple moved to Plano. Then Mary Ellen learned the technical writing trade and also worked for Texas Instruments. She was there for about seven years when her division was sold to Air Liquide. She stayed for a while, doing contract work at Lockheed Martin for three years before retiring. Mary Ellen’s first husband passed away in 2015. Through him she has five stepchildren who are spread all around the country.

Bill was born and raised in San Antonio. He went to junior college there for two years before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em Horns!), where he completed a degree in engineering. He did a bit of graduate school but then got married and moved to Dallas to work for Southwestern Bell. He spent ten years at Southwestern Bell. After Southwestern Bell, Bill went to work for Westinghouse on a contract for the U.S. Navy. He spent five years in Idaho Falls, Idaho in the early 1980s teaching sailors how to start up, shut down, and handle casualties on naval nuclear reactors. Bill found the work to be great fun. After his stint in Idaho, he transitioned to working in commercial nuclear power and was an engineering supervisor for 27 years for South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company in Bay City (about 90 miles southwest of Houston). He retired in 2011, and he and his wife moved to Plano to be closer to their grandkids. Bill’s wife died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2016; they had been married 46 years. They have three children and eight grandchildren who live in Orlando, Dallas, and Denver.

A few years after Bill’s wife passed away, he decided he would try his hand at dancing and got hooked. In 2019, he asked his friends in the church orchestra if any of them would like to take a group ballroom dance lesson. He and Mary Ellen had been in the orchestra together for about seven years, and she said she’d like to give it a try. So they embarked on the dance lessons but spent time together doing other things as well. The pandemic took hold and they hung out even more. As soon as life opened up again, they went to all manner of dance classes. They’ve done all of the ballroom styles, line dancing, folk dancing, and are currently involved in a square dancing class. (As a side note, Mary Ellen has been doing folk dancing since the 1960s; she fell in love with it right after college and has been doing it ever since!) Right now, the couple’s challenge is trying to hold themselves to one extracurricular activity a day—their dance cards require some advanced scheduling skills.

Before Mary Ellen and Bill began dancing and dating, they were separately considering their choices for downsizing and moving. Mary Ellen started visiting different places and was drawn to the continuing care model. It gave her a sense of security, and she liked the thought that she could be as active as she liked but that there were also options for when your level of activity might slow down. Bill also had been weighing his options, knowing there would be a time when he was no longer interested in keeping up his home. He sang in a choir that visited various senior homes once a month, and this was a good way for him to do some comparison shopping—discerning what he did and did not like about the different places.

Bill was drawn to communities where the residents were very active, and Mary Ellen liked the ones with indoor swimming pools, among other things. About the time they started thinking seriously about committing to each other, they were getting marketing materials from The Outlook at Windhaven. Bill proposed marriage, and the process of looking for a place to live together became more of a priority. They began the process of downsizing with Bill moving into Mary Ellen’s home and decided The Outlook would be where they eventually landed as a couple. They wanted to be in Plano near their church, First Baptist Plano, and close to the activities they love—including dancing at the various venues and recreation centers and attending community theater shows.

Mary Ellen and Bill have enjoyed getting acquainted with fellow VIPs at Outlook get-togethers. They are looking forward to simplifying their lives through downsizing and are excited about potential activities at The Outlook. And who knows? They may just be the ones to lead The Outlook’s inaugural line dancing class!

Farewell, Alyssa &

Welcome, Sara!

We’d like to wish Marketing Assistant Alyssa Landa the very best as her last day at The Outlook was Friday, August 26. She and her fiancé are beginning an exciting new journey as they return home to the cool Colorado climate. “You have helped me grow both professionally and personally, and taught me things that I will carry with me,” she says. We’ll miss you, Alyssa!

With Alyssa’s departure, Sara Massoudi (who happens to be our own Angela Morgan’s daughter!) will be filling in as our Marketing Assistant until a permanent replacement has been identified. Sara is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University, and we know you will be in good hands while she is with us. Please join us in welcoming Sara to The Outlook team!

Sara Massoudi
Interim Marketing Assistant

Forefront Living

MEET THE BOARD

Meet some of the volunteer board members of Forefront Living below in the latest of our series, “Meet the Board.” The Outlook at Windhaven is owned and will be operated by Forefront Living, located in Dallas, Texas. The Forefront Living Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the organization focused on raising, investing and distributing funds that further the mission and support the goals of each of the members of the Forefront Living family, which in addition to The Outlook also includes Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice and The T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center. The organization, governed by a local Board of Trustees, strives to empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest and does this by providing a standard for excellence, premier training, quality services and care. All entities of Forefront Living are committed to making each moment matter for those we serve.

Brad Nitschke is Associate General Counsel for Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, one of the largest public healthcare and hospital systems in the United States. He supports Parkland’s operations, compliance, regulatory, and risk management functions and is a member of the Ethics Committee. He was formerly a trial and investigations partner at Jackson Walker LLP. Mr. Nitschke received his J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Rebecca Gruchalla received her Ph.D. and medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. After completing internal medicine training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and allergy and immunology training at UT Southwestern, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty. She is professor of medicine and pediatrics and she holds the Dr. William A. and Joyce M. Sellars Distinguished Chair in Allergy and Immunology. In addition, Dr. Gruchalla directs the allergy and immunology division in both the departments of medicine and pediatrics.

Refer a Friend by September 30

and get rewarded

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

Offer extended through September 30! There is no better time to recommend The Outlook to a friend! And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? Even though The Outlook is more than 70% reserved, we still have some wonderful residences available.
So, if you know someone who would like to learn more about retirement living or life at The Outlook, let us know and your referral can lock in special Construction pricing. And you both win!

When your friend reserves a residence, you will receive a $500 Visa^® gift card right now as a thank-you.
Then, when you and your friend move in, you will receive $3,500 credit toward your monthly service fee, and their credit will be $2,500!

Refer your friends today! Contact Sara Massoudi at (972) 996-3887 or smassoudi@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 09/30/22.

Friends and future Outlook neighbors Becki Jett and Kit Gilman.

Construction

Update

Construction is underway at the corner of Windhaven Parkway and West Spring Creek Parkway, including completion of the garage excavation. Utility pipes have been delivered to the site, and underground utilities are underway.

Andres Construction team members Hill and Jared enjoy a sweet treat from The Outlook sales team.

Strength and

STABILITY

Save

The Date

Watch your mail and email for invitations to the events below.

September

Fourth-Floor Mingle
Wednesday, September 7
Have you reserved an apartment on the 4th floor? Join us on September 7 and get to know your fellow 4th-floor neighbors over a glass of wine. Fourth-floor VIPs will receive an invitation by mail.

Tips on Downsizing
Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 am
As founder of MOVE Method, Texas’ premier move management resource, Cheryl Morgan has been sharing her expertise with clients and supporting their downsizing efforts for many years. Now, she’d love to share it with you. Join us and get helpful tips and resources that can take your own decluttering experience from overwhelming to empowering.

RSVP TODAY

Gleneagles Country Club
5401 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093

Zoom Webinar: Personalization Kick-Off/Meet the Personalization Team
Thursday, September 15, 10:30 am
During this webinar, we will explain what you can expect during the Personalization process, including the timeline. For many VIPs, this is one of the best parts of moving into a brand-new apartment or cottage home. You will also be introduced to some of the key players on the Personalization team. Can’t make it? A link to a recording of this webinar will be sent via email.

Groundbreaking Celebration
Thursday, September 29, 10 am
Edith’s French Bistro
The Boardwalk at Granite Park
5864 TX-121, Plano, TX 75024

Join your fellow VIPs and leaders from The Outlook and Forefront Living as we toast to celebrate our biggest milestone yet—the start of construction.
Brunch buffet, mimosas, Bloody Mary bar, and more. Complimentary valet parking.

RSVP TODAY

October

Fifth-Floor Mingle
Wednesday, October 12
Have you reserved an apartment on the 5th floor? Join us on October 12 and get to know your fellow 5th-floor neighbors over a glass of wine. Fifth-floor VIPs will receive an invitation by mail.

Halloween Dessert and Pet Costume Contest
Wednesday, October 26
Join us on October 26 for a fall-themed dessert and costume contest for your 4-legged best friend. Costumes are optional for humans.

November

What are you most grateful for?
Wednesday, November 16, 11 am
Around the holidays, we’re often reminded of all we have to be grateful for. Mingle with your fellow VIPs and join Reverend Jarod Cooper, M. Div., Chaplain at Forefront Living, as he leads a discussion on gratitude.

Easy as Pie Referral Event
Friday, November 18
Bring in your referrals and leave with a pie.

Dates and times subject to change.

June/July 2022

Our latest issue kicks off with some very exciting news: The Outlook has reached 70% in presales—and climbing! Meet future resident Elizabeth Thomas and find out why The Outlook appealed to her in many ways. Get to know some of the Forefront Living board members in the latest of our series, “Meet the Board.” Looking for that perfect drink to sip on the back deck this summer? We’ve got just the one! What do Outlook Drive, Blue Oak Circle, and Red Mulberry Circle all have in common? Find out in this newsletter. Plus, mark your calendar for some great upcoming events, including a visit from senior living expert John Spooner.

Perhaps you know someone who’d be ideal for The Outlook at Windhaven? If so, contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org and you will both benefit! Our VIP referral rewards program has been extended. See details.

The Outlook Achieves

70% Presales!!

The Outlook at Windhaven recently reached a major milestone by achieving 70% in presales! While that translates to 128 sales, sales continue to climb due to strong demand for this exciting new senior living community. Below, some Forefront Living team members celebrate with balloons and pose with the equipment being used in the preliminary site work, now underway!

VIP Exclusive Event

Frisco RoughRiders

Some of our Outlook VIP members recently enjoyed an afternoon ballgame at the InTouch Homerun Terrace watching the Frisco RoughRiders take on the Midland RockHounds. Spectators enjoyed ballpark fare, covered seating, and lots of camaraderie!

Meet Your

Future Neighbor

Elizabeth Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas currently lives in Carrollton, where she enjoys volunteer work with her church, babysitting for her grandchildren, and reading anything she can get her hands on! She was born on the Gulf Coast of Texas in a small town south of Houston. She lived there for 18 years and it was “like Mayberry.” “Everyone knew each other, helped each other, and took care of each other,” she says. After this idyllic childhood, Elizabeth went to Austin College in Sherman, Texas. She was a political science and history major and completed the school’s 5-year teacher program, emerging with a master’s degree upon graduation. In addition, she emerged having met her husband, Ray, during freshman year!

Elizabeth went on to teach Texas history and American history at the middle school level for four years in Plano. After she had kids of her own, Elizabeth traded teaching middle school for teaching preschool and did so for eight years. The preschool hours allowed her to be home for her kids when they got home from school. Elizabeth loved teaching preschool; ages 3 and 4 are her favorite—those years when the world is wondrous and a pat on the head and a few gentle words can stop the tears. The lesson plans she used as a preschool teacher have come in handy with her grandchildren, whom she’s had the pleasure to care for in their preschool years.

Elizabeth and Ray got married halfway through her husband’s time in medical school. She put him through the final two years of school, and upon completion of his internship, they moved to Rochester, Minnesota, for his residency in dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. They then returned to Texas and lived in both Sherman and Plano. Along the way, the couple welcomed three children. Their older daughter also went to Austin College and is now an architect in Washington, D.C. (Elizabeth loves to visit and tour around the Capitol because it appeals to the history teacher in her!). Their son is married with four children and lives near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She enjoys traveling and tries to see them as much as possible. Their younger daughter lives nearby in Carrollton, is married, and has two daughters.

In the fall of 2015, Ray retired. Among other things, Elizabeth and Ray enjoyed spending a portion of his retirement babysitting their new granddaughter for two days a week. Sadly, in 2017, Ray was diagnosed with kidney cancer; he passed away in 2019. “I kind of had to reinvent myself,” says Elizabeth. Part of this included volunteering at church, which was much larger than the churches she belonged to previously. “They have so many opportunities for service,” says Elizabeth. One of her favorite volunteer positions is working at the food pantry. “I think sometimes that when you’re sad and feeling sorry for yourself and you help someone, you realize that gosh, you really don’t have problems,” she says. She notes that the people she helps inspire her with their smiles and good humor despite their own difficult circumstances. When Elizabeth departs after her shift, her heart feels good, she feels a sense of accomplishment, and she is exhausted! “It has really saved my life and been a blessing to me,” she says. She is also a part of the prayer shawl ministry at her church, which involves crocheting with a group once a month to make shawls that are given to people who are sick or somehow in need. She finds the activity to be a way to “renew the peace in her soul.”

Recently, Elizabeth was reflecting on her reasons for wanting to move to The Outlook at Windhaven. “Number one is I want someone to change out the batteries in my smoke detector!” she laughs. “I just want to pick up the phone and have somebody else drag the 8-foot ladder in!” All kidding aside, Elizabeth notes that after 42 years of marriage, having roommates in college, and sharing a room with her sister before that, living alone is strange. So, while help with maintenance issues, safety, and security are very important, the fun and socialization that will be available through The Outlook are also paramount. Elizabeth looks forward to going with fellow residents to events, having communal meals, and enjoying the entertainment options that will be provided by The Outlook.

Because she likes to plan ahead, Elizabeth did her research and wanted to learn more about the various retirement options and their financial models. She and Ray visited a few locations, and it helped them figure out what they were looking for, “kind of like visiting colleges,” says Elizabeth. “I like the location of The Outlook. It’s across the street from a park that I’ve visited many times with my grandchildren,” she adds. She also likes that The Outlook’s location is so close to her family and friends, as well as to shopping and restaurants she already knows and likes. The CCRC model is also very appealing. Having had experience with loved ones needing various types of care and having to move them from place to place, it brings her peace of mind knowing that if she were to need assisted living, it would be right there. Elizabeth also feels that going to live at The Outlook before she might need extra care allows her time to get to know people and make connections while she is feeling good and able to experience all the place has to offer.

Having some doubts about a big decision like this is perfectly normal, and Elizabeth recalls having had a moment of panic after she first signed on. She then received some materials from the staff at The Outlook that comforted her. She also had questions that were answered immediately and felt good about the check she had written. “You really want to be in a place where they do what they say they will do, but the people at The Outlook are going beyond my expectations.” The timeline of the construction is good for Elizabeth. It gives her plenty of time to downsize and another year to babysit her granddaughter. She is really looking forward to the move!

Elizabeth has given a lot of thought to being part of the first group of people to live at The Outlook at Windhaven. “We have a unique opportunity to set the foundation for the culture and the atmosphere,” she says. “Maybe since we’re all new, we can set up a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. If that gets established, newer residents can build on that.”

One of our

FAVORITE RECIPES

Courtesy of the Forefront Living Culinary Team

Summer White Sangria

Whether you are entertaining or just want a special drink on your own back deck, this is the perfect beverage to sip during the hot summer months.

1 bottle of crisp white wine – Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc suggested
1 small bag of frozen fruit – tropical blend suggested
¼ cup fruit schnapps – pick your favorite!
Splash of club soda, prosecco, or ginger ale

Enjoy right away or refrigerate to let the flavors mingle, and add your bubbly right before serving.

Forefront Living

MEET THE BOARD

Meet some of the volunteer board members of Forefront Living below in the latest of our series, “Meet the Board.” Stay tuned to meet more of them in our next issue. The Outlook at Windhaven is owned and will be operated by Forefront Living, located in Dallas, Texas. The Forefront Living Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the organization focused on raising, investing and distributing funds that further the mission and support the goals of each of the members of the Forefront Living family, which in addition to The Outlook also includes Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice and The T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center. The organization, governed by a local Board of Trustees, strives to empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest and does this by providing a standard for excellence, premier training, quality services and care. All entities of Forefront Living are committed to making each moment matter for those we serve.

Retired in 2020, Bill was a founding partner of Vaquero Midstream, an independent, large-scale rich gas gathering and processing business. Prior to founding Vaquero, he was CFO of Crosstex Energy.

Laura spent the bulk of her career at Southwest Airlines as Senior Vice President Finance, CFO, and Corporate Officer. She currently serves on numerous boards in industries such as energy, aviation, electronics and higher education.

Neil is founder and CEO of Foote Communications, a Dallas-based integrated public relations marketing & communications-consulting firm.

Phil devoted his entire career to health care administration and spent almost two decades as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano.

Refer a Friend by July 31

and get rewarded

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

Offer extended through July 31! There is no better time to recommend The Outlook to a friend! And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your referral can lock in the same special pre-construction pricing you did.
So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

Refer your friends today! Contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 07/31/22.

Friends and future Outlook neighbors, Leena Shroff (left) and Kamal Tolia (right)

and now,

DRUMROLL PLEASE…

We are excited to announce the names of the new roads at The Outlook at Windhaven: Outlook Drive, Blue Oak Circle and Red Mulberry Circle

Strength and

STABILITY

AT THE FOREFRONT Podcast

Senior Living Panel Discussion

In this informative episode, host Tim Mallad welcomes an advisory panel of senior living experts to discuss multiple facets of the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) industry. Tim and the panel guests provide a comprehensive overview of the history and current state of senior living, offer tips when researching a CCRC provider, discuss entry fees and financing and offer personal insight into selecting the best senior living community based on an individual’s needs and preferences. Join us for this special two-part series designed to help you and your loved ones navigate the path to living well through senior living.

ABOUT THE PANEL

Steven Ailey is the CFO for Forefront Living and has 20 years of experience in financial and operations management. His professional background includes working with non-profit healthcare organizations and financial firms.

George Linial is the CEO and President of LeadingAge Texas and has more than 20 years of experience in working with senior issues. LeadingAge provides leadership, advocacy and education for not-for-profit retirement housing and nursing home communities.

Pam Altizer is a retired business professional with a finance background. Pam and her husband Goose are both active residents at Presbyterian Village North. Pam’s mother Betty also resides at Presbyterian Village North.

Part One

Part Two

Click here for more At The Forefront Podcasts.

Save

The Date

Learn about Senior Living Options

Thursday, July 21, 11:00 am

As an Outlook VIP Member, you know your senior living options well. But what about someone you know who would be ideal for The Outlook at Windhaven?

Bring a friend and join us for lunch as we welcome national senior living industry expert John Spooner, CEO of Greystone Communities. With over 35 years of experience, John will help separate the facts from fiction regarding retirement communities and show your friend how to make well-informed decisions about their senior living options—just as you have.

Click here to learn more and RSVP.

The Secrets of Downsizing

Tuesday, September 13, 10 am
How will you fit that five-bedroom house into your new two-bedroom apartment? Join us for a continental breakfast at Gleneagles Country Club as we learn the secrets of downsizing from local expert Cheryl Morgan of MOVE Method.

Also, be on the lookout for invitations to these special events—dates and times to be determined:

Groundbreaking ceremony later this summer
Invitation to Personalization Seminars early this fall

April/May 2022

Sometimes, the very thing you’re searching for may be right under your nose—or in the case of future Outlook residents Joseph and Lisa Raymond, only 10 minutes away. Meet these Outlook VIPs in this issue and find out how they discovered The Outlook at Windhaven.

In case you missed our recent “Mingling and Mimosas” event earlier this month, check out some of the photos taken at Legacy Hall. Speaking of events, mark your calendar for our “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” event on June 14! We’ll enjoy a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game, a tasty lunch, and get acquainted!

Now that you’ve made your reservation at The Outlook, what happens next? Get the latest timeline updates below.

Perhaps you know someone who’d be an ideal neighbor at The Outlook at Windhaven? If so, contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org and you will both benefit! Our VIP referral rewards program has been extended.

Meet Your

Future Neighbors

The Raymonds

Joseph and Lisa Raymond recently became Outlook “VIPs.” Currently happy Plano residents, they are looking forward to meeting their future neighbors!

Lisa is a “thoroughbred Ukrainian.” Her parents were from Poltava and she has three older siblings who were born there. Lisa was born toward the end of World War II, when things were very difficult in Ukraine. Her father, hoping to escape the violence and give his family a better life, made the decision to take his wife (who was pregnant with Lisa at the time) and their kids out of the country. He said goodbye to his extended family, bought a horse and buggy, and the five of them set off. When Lisa’s mother went into labor, they looked to the owner of a remote cottage nearby for help. Reluctant to get involved, the owner said they could come in long enough for the baby to be born and then leave immediately.

Lisa’s father helped with the delivery, her brother bundled Lisa up, and the six of them traveled through several countries before ending up in Germany. They stayed there for three years while Lisa’s father tried to get them cleared to come to the United States. With their only choice for resettlement being Brazil, they relocated to Paraná, where they lived for 16 years. In 1961, they finally succeeded in getting cleared to the U.S. and moved to Chicago, where they had some family.

In 1963, Lisa married her first husband, and by 1966, the couple had two children of their own. In 1970, the couple bought a Winnebago and took a long road trip with their young family. Upon reaching Texas, they fell in love with the Dallas area and stayed there for 25 years. They eventually returned to Chicago to care for Lisa’s in-laws, who were in poor health. Sadly, she lost her father-in-law, husband, and one of her sons, all in the space of five years. Lisa returned to Frisco to be near her other son and granddaughters, now 25 and 27.

Joseph Raymond was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Tulane University, where he received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering. Joseph got his start right out of school with a job at Texas Instruments; it was the beginning of an engineering career that took him to many different companies over the years, including Cisco, where he retired 13 years ago.

Joseph met and married his first wife in New Orleans when he was in his early 20s. The couple had three children together, two boys and a girl. Their children now live in Frisco, Murphy, and Houston. Joseph’s daughter has three kids, which between him and Lisa brings the tally of grandkids up to five. Joseph’s wife passed away in 2004.

For Joseph and Lisa, finding one another was a lucky twist of fate. Years before they met, Joseph’s wife introduced him to a man he ended up sponsoring in their parish for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). When Lisa moved back to Texas, it was through a support group for widows and widowers that she met the wife of Joseph’s sponsoree, who exclaimed, “You’ve got to meet this man in our church—you two would be perfect together!” When they met, Lisa says she fell for Joseph immediately. They are both grateful for all the life choices that brought them together in marriage for 17 years.

The Raymonds only recently discovered The Outlook at Windhaven, which was shocking to them as they currently live less than ten minutes away! When they received a mailing about The Outlook, they were eager to check it out, as their wish has always been to stay in the area to be close to their family and friends, their doctors and their church. It turned out to be a great fit—they only wished they had learned about it sooner!

Joseph and Lisa currently live in a 5,000-square-foot home they love and have enjoyed working on, but as Lisa puts it, “Over the years, the house is becoming bigger and bigger in our eyes.” Plus, having both been caregivers and realizing how challenging it is, they became interested in the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model. The insight gained from their experiences led them to want to be more prepared so that their children will not have to do as they did.

A desire to downsize is another reason the Raymonds are ready for The Outlook. “We want to sort through our things now, not only so our family has less to deal with down the road, but also so Joseph and I can enjoy our lives while we’re still in good health. We both come from families of long-lived individuals, so we’d really like to be settled prior to being in our 80s. The longer you wait, the harder it is physically to go through the moving process,” says Lisa.

While the location of The Outlook is what the Raymonds were most excited about, they also love that it is brand new and they can personalize their apartment to their preferences. They found The Outlook’s floor plans to be thoughtfully designed with large bathrooms, big outdoor spaces, and little wasted space.

Lisa and Joseph love to travel and have taken all sorts of trips, but now they particularly enjoy European river cruises—recent trips included a cruise from the Black Sea to the North Sea and a tour of Ireland. For their next trek, they’d like to visit Sicily (Joseph’s family is originally from there; his maternal grandparents arrived here in the 1910s).

In addition to traveling, Joseph’s interests include bowling and dabbling in woodworking. He has also been a stained-glass artist, is a computer enthusiast and was once an avid online gamer. Lisa’s passions include reading, biking, and walking. Additionally, she loves spending time with friends and is looking forward to making new friends when she and Joseph move to The Outlook.

VIP Exclusive

Mingling and Mimosas

Outlook VIPs enjoyed mingling with mimosas and their future neighbors at our exclusive event on April 7 at Legacy Hall.

What happens

NEXT?

It was so exciting to see such a large crowd of VIPs at the “Mingling and Mimosas” event at Legacy Hall on April 7. As mentioned at the event, we have had a tremendous amount of interest in The Outlook and the sales team is very busy with appointments! And thanks to the strong response from VIPs like you, we’re on the cusp of achieving our 70% presales requirement and have started the financing process. Construction of The Outlook is scheduled to begin this summer and we are on schedule to open in 2024. As soon as we have the groundbreaking ceremony date, we will share it with you!

With the start of construction also comes an increase in pricing for The Outlook—but not for you, since you have locked-in Charter Member pricing and benefits. There’s still time for you to refer your friends so they can also benefit from the savings, as we’ve extended our VIP Referral Rewards Program through May 31 (see more below).

Also, with the start of construction comes a phase called Personalization. This is an exciting time that allows you to select colors, finishes, etc., for your new home. At the start of the Personalization phase, you will receive a very detailed floor plan of your specific residence, which is a great planning tool. More details to come!

We are so excited to be on this journey with you!

Refer a Friend by May 31

and get rewarded

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

Offer extended through May 31! There is no better time to recommend The Outlook to a friend! And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your referral can lock in the same special pre-construction pricing you did.
So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

When your friend reserves a residence, you will receive a $500 Visa^® gift card right now as a thank you.
Then, when you and your friend move in, you will receive $3,500 credit toward your monthly service fee, and their credit will be $2,500!

Refer your friends today! Contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 05/31/22.

Strength and

STABILITY

Save

The Date

Dollars and Sense with Steven Ailey, CFO

Tuesday, May 17, 3:00 pm
Join us for a discussion with Forefront Living CFO Steven Ailey as we explore a range of topics, including what makes a sound senior living community and what Forefront’s 60+ years of solid financial stewardship mean for the future of The Outlook. Details to follow.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Tuesday, June 14, 12:05 pm
Join us for a ballpark fare lunch at the Homerun Terrace, where we will enjoy a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game and root, root, root for the home team! Guests are welcome by RSVP pending availability. Watch your email for details.

January/February 2022

We hope you enjoyed the inaugural November-December edition of The Outlook Charter VIP newsletter. We’re looking forward to bringing more exciting news to your inbox in the months ahead—articles about new neighbors and team members, updates on The Outlook, and more.

In this issue, you’ll meet future Outlook resident and native Texan Rick Wiley and his sweet dog, Molly; save the date for a special Zoom webinar featuring Forefront Living leadership, including Tim Mallad, CEO, and Steve Ailey, CFO, on February 24. And find out what happens next, now that you’ve made your reservation at The Outlook.

Perhaps you know someone who’d be ideal for The Outlook at Windhaven? If so, contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org and you both could win! Find more information on our referral rewards program below.

VIP Exclusive

MERRY MIXER

A great time was had by all at our VIP exclusive Merry Mixer event on December 7 at Taverna Rossa.
See below for our next social event.

Meet Your

Future Neighbor

Rick Wiley

Although Rick Wiley is a native Texan (born in San Antonio), he was only an infant when his father’s military career took their family to Germany and then England for Rick’s formative years. As a boy, he went to English schools in a rural village about 40 miles from London. There was no mega-grocery store or fast food in this idyllic spot, but rather charming, locally owned shops and restaurants. When he got older, Rick went to the American schools in England, but he did get to play for the England team in the Little League World Series! He remains a huge baseball fan and now has the pleasure of watching his kids and grandkids play his beloved sport.

At age 13, Rick returned to Texas. His family moved to San Angelo, where Rick went to high school, graduating early at age 16. He then attended Angelo State and got a degree in accounting in 1976. Shortly thereafter, Rick went to work for GTE (GTE later merged with Bell Atlantic and became Verizon). He stayed with the company in its various forms for nearly 40 years. Rick started out as an auditor, also worked as a controller, and later on, moved to Human Relations. For the last twelve years of his career, he was Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, responsible for all the “people aspects” of mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions (e.g., employee pensions, 401Ks, healthcare retirement benefits, etc.). Most of his work in this position revolved around divestitures, as Verizon spun off almost all of their landline businesses. He enjoyed his colleagues and “really wasn’t keen to retire” when he did so in 2010. In fact, he got bored with retirement and went back to work for a Verizon spin-off for several years until his wife, Donna, convinced him to retire for good.

Donna and Rick met in 1981 through friends at work. She was a legal secretary and an executive secretary at Verizon. Their whirlwind romance culminated in their getting married just six weeks after they met! Donna was a few years older than Rick and had three children whom Rick has always considered his own. Over the years, they ended up working in the same office twice; she was his boss’s secretary. Donna also worked as a church secretary for a few years after leaving Verizon. Sadly, Donna passed away in April of 2021; she and Rick would have been married for 40 years last October. They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren (one of whom simply calls him “Great”!). Rick is fortunate in that all of his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids live in Texas. His oldest son lives on a small ranch in Junction, his daughter is in San Angelo, and his youngest son lives in Denton.

Rick’s work took the family all over the United States. They lived in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Boston, Salt Lake City, and New Jersey. Rick always loved moving and saw it as an exciting and new adventure each time they packed up and left. He also notes that they were always fortunate to make good friends everywhere they went. Dallas was always “home,” though, as it is primarily where the kids grew up and where their roots are.

Rick started to look at new places to live after Donna passed away. He has always enjoyed apartment living and is looking forward to no more house and yard maintenance! He looked at numerous places but found that The Outlook at Windhaven seemed to embody the active adult lifestyle he was seeking (versus the “one foot in the retirement home” feel). In December he attended the VIP “Merry Mixer” for The Outlook and was pleased to meet and chat with his future neighbors. He is looking forward to getting to know this active, worldly, and interesting group of people.

Rick is an avid golfer who has been at it for over 40 years. He is a member of the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine and is also on the Board of Directors of the North Texas Senior Golf Association. The latter is a weekly league of golfers over the age of 50; they play a different course every week across the DFW Metroplex. He notes that members are from their mid-50s to their 90s and “a lot of them shoot their age!” Rick also enjoys golf-centric vacations—every few years he goes to Ireland and/or Scotland for golf and each year he travels with a group of 12 friends to Bandon Dunes, Oregon for one wonderful week. “It’s the highlight of my year. We’re called the Bandon Boys,” he says.

Even when golf is not involved, Rick loves to travel and every year he takes at least a two-week trip. He and Donna especially loved cruises, both ocean and river. Some of his favorite spots include Italy (especially Positano), Copenhagen, and London. New York City was also a special favorite, and Donna became quite the NYC tour guide. Rick is looking forward to a river cruise on the Rhine in October of 2022.

Rick is very active in his church, LifePoint in Plano. He has been a member there for a year and is glad that it is close to The Outlook at Windhaven. He also loves to read and is currently fond of British mysteries, biographies on Winston Churchill, World War II history, C.S. Lewis, and Ernest Hemingway.

Last, but absolutely not least, is Rick’s sweet dog, Molly. Molly is a Morkie—a Maltese/Yorkie mix. Molly is eight and an adorable and delightful companion to Rick.

*Molly the Morkie staying toasty by the fire.*

Refer a Friend by March 31

and get rewarded

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

Now that we have so many wonderful VIPs ready to join us at The Outlook at Windhaven, there is no better time to recommend us to a friend. And what could be better than getting to choose your neighbors? For a limited time, your potential new neighbor can take advantage of the same special pre‑construction pricing you did.
So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

If your friend reserves an apartment, you will receive a $500 Visa^® gift card right now.
When you and your friend move in, you will receive $3,500 credit toward your monthly service fee, and their credit will be $2,500!

Refer your friends today! Contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 03/31/22.

What happens

NEXT?

We are so excited to report that reservations at The Outlook are well ahead of schedule. More and more people like you are signing up every day, and as we approach 70% pre-sales, we will be working closely with our professional partners who will handle financing. Part of their process is to survey all reservation holders on their intentions to move forward. Although the survey is non-binding, it is an important step for the project, and we need your participation. We will share more details soon about the survey, its timing and delivery. In the meantime, we hope you will be able to join us for one of the upcoming social gatherings we have planned. Be on the lookout for invitations where you can meet and mingle with your future neighbors!

Save

The Date

Thursday, February 24, 10 AM
Join us for an interactive Zoom webinar with Forefront Living leadership, including Tim Mallad, CEO, and Steve Ailey, CFO. Be on the lookout for a registration link where you can also submit questions ahead of time.

April, Date: TBD
In addition, we are planning a Morning with Mimosas breakfast and look forward to raising a glass to spring and spending time with future neighbors and new friends.

November/December 2021

Thanks to the overwhelming response to The Outlook at Windhaven and for so many people like yourself who have already reserved their new home, we’re excited to introduce a new e-newsletter specifically for our Outlook VIPs. In future issues, you can look forward to meeting some of your potential neighbors, updates on The Outlook, answers to frequently asked questions, invitations to exclusive VIP events, and much more.

In this inaugural November-December issue, you’ll meet Plano residents Cathy and Tom Hubbert, two of your future neighbors who are looking forward to enjoying their new cottage home (and everything else!) at The Outlook. Enjoy photos from our November Gratitude event; plus, get acquainted with more future neighbors at our upcoming “Merry Mixer,” an exclusive gathering just for Outlook VIPs. For more details, see our “Save the Date” section in the newsletter.

Meet Your

Future Neighbors

The Hubberts

Cathy and Tom Hubbert are currently Plano residents who look forward to being in a cottage at The Outlook at Windhaven.

Cathy was born and raised in Southern California. After high school she moved north to attend a nursing program at California State University, Chico (called Chico State at the time). She had a subsequent career as a registered nurse for almost 40 years before retiring about seven years ago. Cathy particularly liked working at the VA in Los Angeles, where she first delved into research. While there, she worked with stroke patients, and those at risk for stroke, who were part of randomized national studies on stroke prevention. “I followed that group of patients for about seven years, and it was really interesting,” she says.

Tom was born in Lubbock on April 1 during a snowstorm! He grew up there and after high school went to UT Austin for a couple of years. He worked a few jobs before deciding he needed more sellable skills and so returned to Lubbock to do a one-year vocational training program to become an operating room technician. Upon completion, Tom and a friend from the same program packed up a VW bug and a tent and traveled around in search of jobs. Tom’s best offer came from a hospital in Chico, where he arrived in the spring of 1973. “I thought I’d died and gone to heaven,” says Tom. He loved the climate, the variety of things to do, and Chico’s huge municipal park.

Tom and Cathy met a few months later while Cathy was in her second year of nursing school. She and Tom were at a mutual friend’s party, standing in a very long keg line–long enough that it afforded them time to chat. Tom asked her out for the next day, and though she could not go because of finals, she may as well have, since they ended up talking on the phone for hours. (And the rest, as they say, is history.) They got married in 1977, and their son was born in Chico a couple of years later.

Tom had always been interested in airplanes and even had a private flying license. To help him pursue this interest professionally, the family moved to Prescott, Arizona and Tom enrolled in an aviation management program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After he completed this degree, Tom worked for an aviation insurance underwriting company (now called Global Aerospace) for the remainder of his career. In addition to the birth of a new career, Prescott also bore witness to the birth of the Hubberts’ second child, a daughter.

Tom’s work took the Hubberts back to California. With nurses always in high demand, Cathy had no trouble finding work in hospitals along the way. They loved being back in northern California and spent a lot of time going camping and fishing in the Sierras. But, when they closed down the branch where Tom worked and offered him a promotion and a move to either Kansas City or Dallas, the answer was clear. “Tom is a native Texan, so it was a no-brainer for us,” laughs Cathy. They’ve been in the Dallas area for about 25 years now and have lived in the same home the whole time. Though their kids moved to Texas under protest at the time, they both continue to live here by choice!

Both of the Hubberts’ kids live within a 25-minute drive, and they now have a 15-year-old grandson and a three-year-old granddaughter. The family all see one another often. Tom and Cathy were both far from their own parents after they left home, which could be difficult, so they are pleased and truly appreciate having their own kids and grandkids so close by.

When they lost their own parents, Tom and Cathy gained some perspective on how they wanted to live as they got older. Cathy’s parents were reluctant to move when their health was in decline, which was difficult on everyone. She didn’t want their children to face a similar situation, and they didn’t want to place the burden of decision-making on their kids. “We wanted control of our destiny,” she says.

Cathy worked as Care Coordinator at Baylor Plano Hospital and saw a lot of admissions, discharges, and transfers to different levels of care. Over time, she was impressed by the fact that she saw very few patients from Presbyterian Village North. She also noted that those few PVN residents with whom she did have contact were very happy and almost never were readmitted. “I thought, ‘They’re doing something right down there,’ and it stuck with me,” she says. When she saw an article in the newspaper about The Outlook at Windhaven, which was to be about a mile from their house and run by the same organization as PVN (Forefront Living), her interest was piqued. Soon thereafter, Tom and Cathy got a flyer in the mail about The Outlook and they started going to events associated with the community. “It was just perfect because of its location and its mission and its success,” she says.

Because The Outlook is so close to their current home, it will be easy for the Hubberts to keep in touch with their family and friends and still use all of their current support services. They like spending time in the park across the street from the future home of The Outlook. It’s been fun to watch the site evolve and try to figure out where their cottage will be located.

A fun fact about the Hubberts is that they are classic car enthusiasts and own a 1951 Ford Tudor and a 1962 Corvette. They belong to the Early Ford V8 Club and the Corvette Legends of Texas. These clubs meet monthly and offer up lots of fun social events and an annual holiday party that the Hubberts enjoy. They also like to travel and envisioned themselves doing a fair amount of traveling upon retirement. While they have not yet been able to do much of this, they keep busy playing golf, taking walks, and watching their granddaughter a few days a week. In addition, Tom enjoys biking and Cathy is an avid flower gardener.

Refer a Friend to

The Outlook at Windhaven

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

We continue to take reservations for The Outlook at Windhaven, and there is no better time to recommend us to a friend. Plus, for a limited time, they can take advantage of the same special pre-construction pricing you did. So, if you know someone you think would be ideal for The Outlook, let us know. And you both win!

If your friend reserves a residence, you will receive a $500 Visa^® gift card right now, just in time for the holidays!

When you and your friend move in, you will receive a $3,500 credit toward your monthly service fee, and their credit will be $2,500!

Refer your friends today! Contact Alyssa at (972) 996-3887 or ALanda@nullforefrontliving.org.

Offer valid for new referrals only through 12/31/21.

OUTLOOK VIP EXCLUSIVE:

GRATITUDE LUNCHEON

We were thrilled to host our first gathering of Outlook VIPs at Gleneagles Country Club on November 3^rd. Reverend Jarod Cooper, M.Div., Chaplain with Forefront Living, got us all feeling GRATEFUL as VIPs met over lunch. Everyone left with a “Gratitude Journal” to help practice an attitude of gratitude as we enjoy the holidays and move into 2022. The Outlook team is grateful that YOU have reserved a residence at the community! As our VIP group continues to grow, we look forward to providing more opportunities for you to build friendships well before we open the doors in 2024.

Gratitude Event at The Outlook at Windhaven

Save

The Date

We look forward to seeing you on December 7th at our next Outlook VIP exclusive event.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE

AN EXCLUSIVE GATHERING FOR OUTLOOK VIPS

ENJOY COCKTAILS AND HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES WHILE
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR FUTURE NEIGHBORS.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 4 – 6 pm

Taverna Rossa
4005 Preston Road, Suite 512, Plano, TX 75093
Near The Outlook Information Center
HOLIDAY CASUAL ATTIRE

Invitation to follow

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Meet Your Future Neighbor

Joan Gore

A Financial Decision

Personalization Update

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,Personalization Coordinator

Construction Corner

Save Your Tires

VIP Appreciation Social at Capital Grille

Monday, April 10

Interior Design Insight and Overview

April 4 and April 5

Thank You!

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

Save-The-Date

Mark your calendar!

Inside the Outlook:a lifestyle series exclusively for VIPs

Wellness

Win an Outlook T-shirt and show your Outlook Pride

Meet Your Future Neighbor

Robert “Bob” Dooley

Bringing Diversity in Cuisine to the Forefront

Cable vs. Streaming Survey

Paint the Night Away with VIPs

Feb. 14, 2023

Save-The-Date

Mark your calendar for these great upcoming VIP events!

Interior Design Insight and Overview

VIP Appreciation Social

Finding Your Path Forward:

Travel Tips with Carrie ConnerCPA, TravelToolsTips.com

Tip #1: Check out Reviews on GearLab

Tip #2: Know Seat Pitch

Follow us on social media!

Personalization Corner

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,Personalization Coordinator

Some Notes from Our VIPs

Welcome to a Few of Our Newest VIPs

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

Construction Corner

Help Parkinson’s Disease Research:

Scratch-and-Sniff Test

Meet Your Future Neighbors

John E. Thompson, Jr. and Emily L. Martin

Farewell, Sara, and Welcome, Rachel!

Rachel McGowan

Marketing Assistant

Gratitude Luncheon

November 16, 2022

VIP Holiday Celebration

December 5, 2022

Strategies on Rightsizing

Reminder from Cheryl Morgan, founder of MOVE Method

NEED

WANT

FUNCTION

Upcoming Events for Outlook VIPs

Strategic Travel A to Z Webinar

Friday, January 27, 10:00 am

We Love Our VIPs!

Tuesday, February 14, 4:00-6:00 pm

Personalization Corner

with Lane

Personalization FAQ

Welcome to a Few of Our Newest Outlook VIPs

Construction Corner

Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded

At The Forefront Podcast

Future Outlook Residents

Help Parkinson’s Disease Research:

Scratch-and-Sniff Test

Meet Your

Future Neighbor

Patricia Crain

Dig into The Outlook at Windhaven

Groundbreaking Celebration

Meet Lane, our

Personalization Coordinator

Personalization

Corner

with Lane

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,
Personalization Coordinator

Inside the Outlook:
a lifestyle series exclusively for VIPs

Travel Tips with Carrie Conner
CPA, TravelToolsTips.com

An Update from Lane Phanthavong,
Personalization Coordinator

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors

BECAUSE great friends
MAKE great neighbors