Tag: Friends House

Children’s Literature Author Peter Neumeyer Continues Writing His Own Life Story at Friends House

Across Front Porch’s communities, you’ll find many residents who were trailblazers during their careers — and who continue to nurture their passions in retirement. Peter Neumeyer, a resident of Friends House in Santa Rosa, is an expert on children’s literature. He founded one of the nation’s first children’s literature programs at San Diego State University.

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Residents Discover their ‘Sense of Place’ at Front Porch Communities

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 this definition, Front Porch developed the Sense of Place program: a six-part series that allows new and established residents to explore together how they experience