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Volunteer Experience Manager Mary Kott knew Front Porch’s communities were each taking action to support green initiatives. She just didn’t know how much they were doing until earlier this year….

“I love the dirt,” exclaims Sallie Brun. “There’s no better way to put it. I have my hands in the dirt and my dog Sweetie by my side most of…

Throughout his adult life, Tom Hoy always longed to return to his birthplace of Pacific Grove. From Redlands to Turlock, he moved up and down the state of California, serving…

Throughout their time at Canterbury Woods, resident Cathy Gordon and her late partner Martha Buck have helped to build a supportive, caring community through their time and philanthropic contributions. “The…

In academic circles, “sense of place” refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a particular geographic location, shaped by their personal experiences and cultural associations. Drawing on…

Michael and Pamela Sanders discovered the Monterey area while on vacation and always dreamed of living there some day. They had just started looking for a community to retire to…

The most defining features of Canterbury Woods are its Japanese Garden to the east and the Jade Garden to the west.

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a few moments to look back with gratitude and forward with confidence! 2021 was certainly a year of accomplishments, from vaccine…