Resident Spotlight

• A Lifetime of Teaching, Teamwork, Music, and Family: The Story of Rudy Zannini Jr.

  

  Long before Rudy Zannini Jr. became a beloved educator, coach, musician, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was a young man growing up in San Francisco learning the value of discipline, teamwork, and showing up for others, lessons that would guide nearly every chapter of his life. As Rudy approaches his 93rd birthday this August,…

  October 1, 2026
• A Year After Disaster: Ruth and Maggie Thriving at AlmaVia of Camarillo

  

  Read how AlmaVia of Camrillo found a home for Ruth and her beloved dog Maggie when few other places would accept her furry companion. Continue Reading A Year After Disaster: Ruth and Maggie Thriving at AlmaVia of Camarillo

  December 18, 2019
• Resident Spotlight: John Hurford

  

  Resident John Hurford, a native of Southern California and an AlmaVia resident since November 2017, began pursuing oil painting after his early retirement to stimulate his creativity and keep his mind active. Continue Reading Resident Spotlight: John Hurford

  August 23, 2018
• Mercy Residents Embrace Creativity in Recent Cabaret Club Performance

  Conly Basham shares her love of theatre and artistic expression with Mercy Retirement & Care Center residents in a unique, interactive experience. Continue Reading Mercy Residents Embrace Creativity in Recent Cabaret Club Performance

  June 27, 2018
• San Rafael Resident Has a Poetic Way with Words

  

  AlmaVia of San Rafael resident Marcia Rafinski is actively involved with a number of social opportunities throughout our community. The licensed psychotherapist has always enjoyed reading, writing and creating poetry. We’re proud to share her latest work, Spring, which will be published in the upcoming issue of California Assisted Living Association’s News & Views magazine.…

  May 24, 2018
• Artistic Projects Bring Engagement, Beauty to AlmaVia of San Rafael

  

  Residents at AlmaVia of San Rafael working both individually and with a local artist, create artistic pieces that engage and add beauty to the community. Continue Reading Artistic Projects Bring Engagement, Beauty to AlmaVia of San Rafael

  October 27, 2017
• A Day in the Life of Senior Living Resident Skip Sahlin

  

  From fitness classes to movie nights, there’s never a dull moment at Mercy Retirement & Care Center.Skip Sahlin starts his day just the way he likes—with a warm breakfast, a brief Mass, some light exercise and a hands-on art class where he can release some of his creative energy. Continue Reading A Day in the…

  January 18, 2017
• Sister Act: Siblings Stay Together in Oakland Assisted Living

  

  Two sets of sisters discover community life is even more fulfilling when they stick together. Continue Reading Sister Act: Siblings Stay Together in Oakland Assisted Living

  January 17, 2017
• An AlmaVia of Camarillo Resident’s Legacy of Love

  

  Clark Hunter grows his faith by sharing it.There are two unwavering loves in Clark Hunter’s life: a sweet, simple song and his steadfast Catholic faith. Continue Reading An AlmaVia of Camarillo Resident’s Legacy of Love

  January 17, 2017
• World Traveler Settles in San Francisco Senior Housing

  

  Roberta Levy has been a world traveler since she was born. The daughter of a Marine, Roberta spent most of her childhood moving across the globe. Though she is now happily settled at AlmaVia of San Francisco, Roberta hasn’t lost any of her wanderlust. “I have traveled extensively worldwide and I would love to do…

  January 17, 2017