Front Porch in the Media: July-August 2024

Here’s a roundup of articles, news stories and media mentions that feature Front Porch or its communities, programs and services.

Casa de Mañana‘s centennial celebrations continued to be recognized with a July 1st article on the LaJolla.ca website Aging gracefully: Casa de Mañana celebrates its centennial.

Pasadena Now reports on Villa Gardens’ role hosting the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Ruth’s Table hosts a celebration to support and honor local seniors – and as a boost to their health – in this article Have a party and call me in the morning – when the doctor prescribes joy.

LeadingAge published an article showcasing our Summer House memory care model. It highlights the neighborhoods at Fredericka Manor and Wesley Palms, which offer individual cottages clustered around a clubhouse, as well as the contributions from the Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing that improve care and quality of life for our residents.

An announcement about Front Porch’s corporate culinary director Pierre-Marie Leprince appeared in McKnight’s People in the news.

Front Porch’s art galleries and maker spaces Front Porch Gallery and Ruth’s Table both opened news shows in August. Front Porch Gallery’s show “Mentors: Collaboration and Inspiration” opened on August 14th and runs until October 9th, 2024, as described in this article in The Coast News. And Ruth’s Table’s new photography show “Acts of Care”, which runs from August 16th to October 4th, was highlighted in the Datebook section of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Front Porch Gallery’s director Cathy Carey and program manager Judy Berberian were interviewed on the In The Arts Scene podcast, describing the gallery, its program and mission.

Bloomberg shared an article on Intergenerational Housing that mentions Home Match’s partnership with UC Berkeley. And NextAvenue mentions Front Porch’s work in home sharing in its article ‘Boommates’ are catching on.

Familiar Touch, a film made in collaboration with Villa Gardens and its residents and staff, is having its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. IndieWire shared an exclusive clip and called it a Rare Coming-of-Old-Age Character Study.

Haley DiDonato, life enrichment director for Carlsbad By The Sea, was interviewed for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s podcast People, Purpose and Impact, talking about what it takes to create a vibrant and engaging environment for seniors.