Happy 104th Birthday, Pete!

Pete Taylor, born in 1920, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by about 70 friends and fellow veterans from Honor Flight Kern County at Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. The event featured heartfelt tributes from local dignitaries, including Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, who praised Taylor’s service. As the gathering sang the national anthem, Vietnam veterans known as the Rat Pack honored …

Pumpkins for the Kids

Each month,  Solstice communities organize a Vibrant LifeⓇ and ElevateⓇ Inspires signature event. For October, residents and associates at our community decided to focus on intergenerational connections in the Bakersfield community to support those who have been greatly affected by COVID-19. Each year, we host a communitywide Halloween party filled with games, pumpkins and yummy treats. We still want to …