Sequoia Living CA

04/10/2026

At The Sequoias Portola Valley, residents continue to shape the world in remarkable ways.
Meet Fabian Pease, PhD, recently inducted into the Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame. https://hubs.la/Q049WDdd0

Dr. Pease began his journey at Cambridge, building what we would now recognize as nanoscale 3D printing. His career went on to span UC Berkeley, Bell Labs, and Stanford, where he helped advance silicon chips to be denser, faster, and more energy efficient.

Just as meaningful, he mentored more than 50 PhD students, supporting the next generation of innovators.

A life of curiosity, contribution, and continued growth.

Photo credit: Stony Brook University

04/08/2026

Billie is a new resident at , and her story is rooted in connection.

From Montana to a career in clinical social work, she built a life centered on helping others.

After moving to San Francisco in 1970, she embraced The City’s energy, its culture, and the simple joy of walking its streets.

Today, she continues to do what she’s always loved, reading, learning, and staying connected.

Explore one of Sequoia Living's Bay Area Life Plan Communities:https://hubs.la/Q049NGZ70

04/07/2026

The team at Eastern Park Apartments, a Sequoia Living's affordable housing community, recently celebrated something truly special, Ninel’s 100th birthday.

Born in March 1926 in Voronezh, Russia, Ninel (lower left wearing a royal blue dress) has lived a life rooted in dedication, family, and resilience. She built a career in medicine, raised her family, and made a new home in the United States in 1994.

Today, she continues to stay active, participating in programs across the city and bringing her signature style and bright presence wherever she goes.

Her advice for a long life:
“The secret to long life? It is to love and have a good heart.”

We’re so grateful to celebrate this incredible milestone.

04/06/2026

Diana didn’t expect this chapter. At first, she was hesitant. Now, she can’t imagine life any other way.

“I’ve made some of the best friends of my life here at The Tamalpais Marin.”

From shared hikes to everyday moments, she found connection, and a rhythm that keeps her moving.

“If I don’t go on a walk every few days, I feel like I’m missing out.”

Never Stop Hiking.

04/04/2026

Meet Diana.
She didn’t expect this chapter, but now she wouldn’t trade it.

New friendships. Fresh air. Hikes every few days.

“If I don’t go, I feel like I’m missing out.”

Never Stop Hiking 🌿

04/04/2026

At Sequoia Living, our mission is to support healthy and joyful living, and that includes continuing to learn.

A new chapter in learning is unfolding across Sequoia Living. In partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, the LIVE Program is now available at all four of our Life Plan Communities.

https://hubs.la/Q049wmjB0

This year-long program brings the latest research on health, longevity, and vitality into practical, everyday insights.

It is about understanding how to live well, with more intention, more knowledge, and more possibility.

San Francisco, CA - Sequoia Living is excited to announce a new partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, becoming the first senior living organization to join the Institute’s LIVE program as a Gold Tier partner. LIVE, Longevity Inspired Vitality Education, is

04/03/2026

Helen Bigelow reminds us that it’s never too late to begin something new. At 92, she published her first children’s book, Pat’s Cat.

Today, her story is reaching students across 16 Empowering Children Bay Area (ECBA) school sites, beginning with Roosevelt Elementary in San Mateo County.

Inspired by neighbors at The Sequoias Portola Valley, what started as a simple story is now sparking imagination in a new generation and highlighting the importance of community and friendship.

With support from the Sequoia Living foundation, Senior Services for Northern California (SSNC), 30 copies of Pat’s Cat have been gifted to Roosevelt Elementary, so each student can have a book of their own.

The story will also be shared as a read-aloud across all ECBA school sites.

Because growth doesn’t stop, it continues in new and meaningful ways.
For more on ECBA visit: https://hubs.la/Q049wtXp0

03/31/2026

Earlier in March, more than 30 Life Enrichment team members from across our Life Plan Communities and Home Office came together for Sequoia Living’s first Life Enrichment Summit, a day centered on Experience, Engagement, and Enrichment.

Led by Chief Experience Officer, Paula Rathgaber-Gomez, the summit brought together both new voices and long-standing team members, creating space to share ideas, strengthen connections, and align around what matters most.

A clear theme emerged: meaningful experiences are shaped in the everyday.
- In small moments of care
- In programs that spark curiosity and connection
- In relationships that help residents continue to grow

The day reflected our belief that Life Enrichment is not just what we offer, it is how residents live, connect, and find purpose.

03/26/2026

“My parents have lived at The Tamalpais Marin for three years and it has been terrific for them.”
We are so grateful when families share what community life has meant to their loved ones. From kind and caring team members, to friendly neighbors, engaging activities, and delicious meals, it means so much to know families feel the difference.

Thank you for your trust, and for sharing your experience with The Tamalpais Marin. Hear more stories from our residents: https://hubs.la/Q047_N100

03/25/2026

Words From the Wise - Nancy from The Sequoias Portola Valley:
“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”

The beauty of community is that wisdom does not sit quietly on a shelf. It circulates. In discussion groups. In mentoring conversations. Over coffee. During lifelong learning programs.

Our residents are former educators, executives, artists, scientists, caregivers, and advocates. Their experience shapes the culture of our Bay Area Life Plan Communities every day.

Legacy is not only what you leave behind. It is what you pass forward.

03/21/2026

Words From the Wise - Majda from The Sequoias Portola Valley:
“The pendulum doesn’t swing in just one direction.”

Life moves.
Seasons shift.
What feels uncertain today may feel steady tomorrow.

Many of our residents share that the decision to move into community living came when they recognized a shift rather than a crisis.

They paid attention to the pendulum's swing and chose to respond intentionally.

Wisdom is not about controlling change. It’s about recognizing it and choosing your next step thoughtfully.

03/20/2026

As we welcome the spring equinox and the longer, brighter days ahead, Peter’s story feels just right for the season.

At 78, and seven months into life here, he says it best: “I’m never bored.”

He’s found welcoming neighbors, new friends, terrific food, and something meaningful to do each day. Most often, that means time in the herb garden, hands in the dirt, tending what’s growing.

“When I’m done, I smell like the garden itself,” he shares with a smile.

Spring is a reminder that life keeps unfolding in beautiful ways.

New friendships.
Fresh routines.
Simple joys rooted in connection.

Watch Peter’s story and see what this season of life can look like for you or your loved one.