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

Posted on May 11, 2023

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 their community and to share what they value and want to keep - and what they want to change. Senior Director for Res…

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Falling Is Not a Normal Part of Aging.  Take These Smart Steps for Preventing Falls.

Posted on September 13, 2022

September 22, the first day of fall, is appropriately deemed national Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and is dedicated to raising awareness of falls and how to prevent them. As a leading provider of senior housing, Front Porch treats the risk of falling as a  very serious public health issue. No one thinks they are going to fall, but it happens. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. If you slip, trip or fall, it could change your life. You could break a bone, take a trip t…

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Fredericka Manor Lily Pond Has Been a Community Icon for Decades

Posted on August 15, 2022

Many senior living communities have signature features, but at Fredericka Manor, one of Chula Vista's most revered senior living destinations, nothing is more impressive than the iconic lily pond that has graced the landscape and delighted residents for decades. Although Fredericka Manor opened in 1908, the original lily pond was built into the natural landscape in 1967, the same year the community's adjacent Ashbury Towers first welcomed residents and offered them breathtaking views of …

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Fredericka Manor Residents Upsize their Lives by Downsizing for Retirement

Posted on January 18, 2022

When Carol and her husband Ron moved to Fredericka Manor in February 2019, they had found the place where they wanted to spend the rest of their lives. Before settling in their cozy, one-bedroom independent-living cottage, the couple had to move out of not one, but two homes: a condominium in Solvang, CA, and a house in Lake Havasu, AZ. Fortunately, after arriving at their new home in Chula Vista, Ron and Carol realized that they were not going to have to go through this process alone. "…

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It’s Stitching Heaven for Fredericka Manor’s Sewing Circle

Posted on November 29, 2021

They're known at Fredericka Manor as "those magical sewing ladies with the flashing scissors and flying needles." And after an 18-month hiatus because of the pandemic, the Fredericka Manor sewing circle is back in action! You could say these highly skilled stitchers have come together under a common thread - their love of sewing. Currently there are about 20 members in the circle with a core group of six. Their specialty is making minor garment repairs or alterations for their fellow res…

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Up in the Air with Fredericka Manor Resident Frank Frazier

Posted on November 2, 2021

In the 1940s, one-hour flying lessons in San Antonio, Texas, cost $8. Frank Frazier, a teenager at the time, saved what he could, and whenever he managed to accumulate $4, took a half-hour lesson in a Cub airplane. He flew solo for the first time at age 16."I just wanted to be up in the air," the Fredericka Manor resident said. He didn't simply love flying, however -- he also excelled at it. Within 15 years of that first solo flight, he had served as a decorated Air Force pilot in the Korean…

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Demystifying Resident Contracts

Posted on September 21, 2021

For people who are considering moving to a community, many of the benefits are obvious: a beautiful location, friendly neighbors, great amenities, and supportive staff. But moving to a senior community is a big decision, and one that can raise many questions - especially when it comes to signing a contract or resident agreement. The resident agreement may seem imposing at first, but it also holds the answers to many questions prospective residents may have, such as: What's included and n…

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It’s Growing Time at Fredericka Manor

Posted on July 9, 2021

Residents grow, harvest and share at community garden In fertile patches of land at Fredericka Manor, residents have created their own little pieces of paradise. Roses, geraniums, sweet peas, corn, pumpkins, petunias, irises, fresh herbs and lavender are in bloom now, some rooted in the earth and neatly ringed with stones or springing forth from raised beds. Fredericka Manor's community garden is alive with color and fragrance!  The serene patch of land nestled between the bocce …

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Take Me Out to the Dart Baseball Game

Posted on June 23, 2021

Fredericka Manor residents relish their time on the diamond with competitive and fun play They go by colorful monikers like ... "The Commissioner," "The Ace," "The Rookie" and "Ms. October." Like their baseball counterparts, they play to win but have plenty of fun. These appropriately named men and women are part of a group of athletes of all abilities who gather regularly to compete and pay tribute to an impressive, nearly 60-year tradition at Fredericka Manor - dart baseball.   The eq…

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Living in Color at Fredericka Manor with Resident Linda Wright

Posted on June 7, 2021

I think spring and summer are the most beautiful times of the year at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community. The community is alive with color, bird song and sweet fragrances. It's my favorite time to work in my garden and at the resident community garden. The best part is when I see other gardeners by my side enjoying what we love. It's just a great time to appreciate living here, the San Diego sunshine and the world around us. About two years ago, I moved to a lovely cottage here with …

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