Heart of the Matter Blog

Ziegler recently priced $297.03 million of tax-exempt bonds for Enso Village, a new community in Healdsburg, California, sponsored by The Kendal Corporation--headquartered in Pennsylvania--and the San Francisco Zen Center. Despite the pandemic and the challenges of the past year, the Kendal team was able to garner significant attention among prospective residents and hit 95% pre-sales in a record nine months!

I see you. You are reading the sign on the door that says "No Visitors effective March 13, 2020."

When social distancing became a priority, outdoor venues provided critical opportunities to safely gather in small groups. At RLPS Architects, we have been pleased to see communities taking a more deliberate approach to activating and extending the use of outdoor spaces--for dining, gathering, and wellness.

I knew from a very early age I wanted a career where I could help others. While I went to college with the goal of working with young children and families, a human development and family studies course began the discussion about the benefits of working in senior living and I had a lightbulb moment: I was meant to work with older adults.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Since 1949, May has been observed by Mental Health America and many other organizations as a time to promote mental health screenings and the de-stigmatization of diagnosis and treatment options.

Most, if not all, of us are familiar with the age-old debate on whether leaders are born or made. People on both sides of the discussion easily cite examples of great leaders that support their argument. In fact, legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work." But is it really hard work that creates a leader?

"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." -- James Matthew Barrie As we enter the early days of springtime, we welcome April and the recognition of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month. Now more than ever, people helping others is worth celebrating.