Author: Robin Visser

At Clermont Park, a Christian Living Communities neighborhood, resident Ed Childs has spent time planting and tending to the community's gardens as a volunteer groundskeeper for years. Ed's green thumb and love of gardening - passed to him from his mother and grandmother - bring joy to all who live...

At Christian Living Communities, we strive to create communities where aging is honored and celebrated. That’s most evident through the stories of residents, clients and team members. A small American flag and patriotic streamers decorate the door to Al’s Clermont Park apartment. Inside are stacks of books. Photographs adorn his...

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions Actress Justine Bateman is making headlines for her new book, Face: One Square Foot of Skin.  In her book, Bateman pushes back against Hollywood expectations of plastic surgery, flawless faces, and the notion that older women’s faces are unattractive and...

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions If you’ve seen the movie A Christmas Story, you likely remember the scene in which 9-year-old Ralphie is helping his dad change a tire on the side of the road on a dark snowy night. Ralphie is so excited...

Centennial Retirement Community welcomes a new generation There was a time not too long ago when multiple generations of family members lived in the same community, often in the same house of that community. The home was passed down to family members, providing comradery and stability for the next generation....

During this past year, Christian Living Communities team members have gone above and beyond, often as they feared for their own well-being. Chronic stress was a problem before the pandemic. COVID-19 has compounded the issue, and then some, especially among healthcare workers. Thanks to the generosity of donors, select members...

Jill Vitale-Aussem, the President and CEO of Christian Living Communities (CLC) – Cappella Living Solutions (Cappella), announced Wednesday the promotion of Jayne Keller to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Keller has been with CLC-Cappella since 2011. She first served the organization as the Executive Director of Holly...

CLC and Cappella Receive Honorable Mention from Mather Institute Awards Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions' Mask-Up Challenge has been recognized by Mather Institute through their 2020 Promising Practices Awards! The Mather Institute is committed to “creating Ways to Age Well” through research and innovation. Each year, they recognize...

The year 2020 brought unpredictable challenges due to COVID-19. A small group of mighty donors, lovingly called “Faithful Partners” at CLC, provided a dependable stream of financial support with their monthly gifts offering a lifeline of hope for both residents and team members who were greatly affected by the pandemic....

Residents at Holly Creek recently organized a diaper donation drive that contributed nearly 13,000 diapers for families in need. CBS4 covered the donation drive, which was headed up by resident Pat VanBramer in honor of Valentine’s Day. At Christian Living Communities, we strive to empower residents to use their gifts...