RoseVilla CEO Glen Lewis will join fellow SSAFE Chapter leaders for a 75-minute panel discussion on advancing community sustainability in senior living. Learn how RoseVilla and other organizations are setting eco-friendly goals, engaging Residents and Team Members, and creating resilient communities.
Fellow CEO Panelists include:
- Ann Gillespie, CEO, Collington
- Philip D. Jean, CEO, Piper Shores
- Lisa Marsillio, CEO, Crosslands Communities including Longwood
What: SSAFE Chapter CEOs Panel: Advancing Community Sustainability
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am PST
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Register for this free event. Questions? Email info@ssafe.org
The event is hosted by Senior Stewards Acting for the Environment (SSAFE), an organization founded by residents of senior living communities dedicated to addressing the climate crisis.
SSAFE chapters educate and partner with senior living communities, committees, and administrations to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through:
- Advancing clean energy (energy-efficient and electrified buildings and vehicles);
- Promoting sustainable food systems, reducing and recycling waste, and protecting biodiversity (native plants and wildlife); and
- Advocating for local, state, and federal programs that repair, protect, and conserve the ecosystems without which life on earth cannot flourish.
RoseVilla Senior Living: A Leader in Sustainability and Resiliency
RoseVilla is a nonprofit, single-site Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and recognized leader in resilient and sustainable senior living.
RoseVilla’s Resiliency Action Plan: Building a Safe and Sustainable Future
RoseVilla’s Resiliency Action Plan is a 25-year roadmap for stability, safety, and sustainability. The plan outlines goals such as reducing energy use by half, securing extended backup water supplies, and strengthening seismic and fire safety.
ROSE Port: Renewable Energy and Emergency Preparedness
One of the plan’s first milestones is the completion of a ROSE Port, a net-zero-energy carport built in partnership with Green Hammer. The ROSE Port is designed as an emergency hub for RoseVilla, generating its own solar power and potable water. Additional ROSE Ports and other initiatives are creating a network of resilience across campus and helping make sure there are reliable resources during times of crisis.
ROSE Refresh Party: Resilience and Preparedness
Another example of RoseVilla’s resilience and preparedness is the annual ROSE (Resilient Operations + Sustainable Energy) Refresh Party. Organized by the Resident-led Ready Force, the event helps Residents refresh supplies, update emergency contacts, test backup power, and review water and sanitation plans. It also provides an opportunity for neighbors to connect and share their preparedness knowledge.
Bottomline
These initiatives show how RoseVilla is redefining what senior living can look like by bringing resiliency, sustainability, and the community together through eco-friendly living.
Learn more about RoseVilla’s sustainability and resilience initiatives at the free SSAFE event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SSAFE CEO Panel about?
The panel will feature RoseVilla CEO Glen Lewis and fellow senior living leaders discussing how they are creating resilient, eco-friendly communities. - Who can attend the SSAFE event?
The event is free and open to anyone interested in sustainable senior living, including Residents, Team Members, families, friends, and community partners. Registration is required. - What are some of RoseVilla’s sustainability initiatives?
RoseVilla advances sustainability and resiliency through The Flourish Project. Initiatives include two Zero-Energy neighborhoods and a resilient ROSE Port, built in partnership with Green Hammer, and a robust Resiliency Action Plan. - How can I learn more or get involved?
You can register for the free SSAFE event here. For questions, email info@ssafe.org.