The Avant

06/06/2026

📸 Last Month at The Avant!

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo in style, enjoyed a competitive game of bumper pool, planted indoor gardens, watched the Kentucky Derby in our finest pearls and hats, and shared blooming flowers for Mother’s Day.

Another month filled with fun, friendship, and community!

06/03/2026

We’re honored to receive the 2025 LifeLoop Community That Shines Award in the category of Resident Empowerment!

This achievement reflects the incredible spirit of our residents and the dedication of our amazing staff, who work every day to create a community filled with purpose, engagement, and meaningful connections.

Thank you to everyone who makes Palo Alto Commons such a special place to call home. This award belongs to all of you! 💙

04/27/2026

✨ Staff Appreciation Day ✨
We are beyond grateful for our incredible team! This week, we celebrated our staff with a fun-filled appreciation day—complete with a delicious food truck, great music, and lots of laughter.
It was amazing to see everyone come together, relax, and enjoy well-deserved moments of joy. Our staff truly are the heart of our community, bringing compassion, dedication, and positivity every single day.
Thank you for all that you do—you make a difference in ways that words can’t fully capture. 💙

03/30/2026

The Avant and Palo Alto Commons is delighted to welcome Ian Scarfe for a mesmerizing performance!
Ian Scarfe enjoys a dynamic and wide-ranging career as a concert pianist, organizer of large-scale musical events, and passionate advocate for the arts. He is the founder and director of the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival.
A graduate of Willamette University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Ian performs in over 100 concerts each year, captivating audiences across the United States and Europe.
We look forward to an unforgettable musical experience! 🎶

03/13/2026

Gain valuable insights on navigating senior care, estate planning, and more from knowledgeable professionals. Whether you're planning ahead or helping a loved one, this session will provide practical guidance and helpful resources.

Wednesday, March 18th from 4pm- 6pm at Palo Alto Commons! RSVP now while we still have space!

02/26/2026

Honored and humbled to be featured in the Palo Alto Daily Post spotlight story for receiving the 2025 Lifeloop Communities That Shine Award.
https://padailypost.com/.../palo-alto-commons-takes-the.../
Grateful for this recognition and inspired to keep working even harder for our wonderful residents every day. 💛

Palo Alto Commons Takes The Gold For Senior Empowerment February 25, 2026 4:48 pm The premier senior living community Palo Alto Commons has just won a national award for empowering their residents through technology-enabled engagement, wellness and connection. Palo Alto Commons offers premier indepe...

02/13/2026

Last week, we proudly celebrated Activity Professionals Week in our community!
Our incredible Activity Team brings joy, creativity, and connection to our residents every single day. To honor their dedication, we treated them to a special lunch, gift cards, and some fun games filled with laughter!
We are so grateful for the heart and energy they pour into making our community feel like home. Thank you for all that you do! 💛

01/26/2026

Join us in showing appreciation for our Activity Professionals this week!
They work endlessly to provide quality and fun programming within the community so that residents can find connections and purpose.
THANK YOU ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS!!

01/19/2026

Warmest wishes for the season from our community. As we enter 2026, we are launching the year with a focus on healthful beverages, outdoor activities, and entertaining vocal performances. Our ceramics workshop fosters creativity, and our technology seminar keeps us informed. Here's to a year of wellness, joy, and meaningful relationships.