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Life At Franklin Park Sonterra Has Been FullfillingCoffee, Conversation & CommunityLooking for guidance with your next home?I’d love to sit with you over a cup of coffee and share resources.Beans & BrewsCoffee Shop - Stone Oak 2nd Wed. each mo. 10am - 11am$1 OFF your COFFEE when you say hello!Sandy Morales, ABR®, Keller Williams City View (210) 618-2405 sandymorales@kw.comLic.# B30931701San Antonio’s ONLY Certified Master Locksmith & Certified Professional Safe Tech• Over 43 years experience• Residential and Commercial Installs • Repairs • RekeyingRealtors & Property Managers WelcomeProfessional ServiceAffordable Rates / Military DiscountsWilliam Young CML, CPSCallToday! 610-476-4734 youngcml@yahoo.comYour Pet Deserves The Best • 830-980-8476“ Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There”Serving Stone Oak & Surrounding AreasAuto • Life • Homeowners Health • Renters • Business Se Habla EspañolChris Gann State Farm Insurance(210) 656-1450Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm20079 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 1106San Antonio, TX 78258 www.chrisganntheinsuranceman.comRBy Sally Kalosuth Pledger, a widowed mother of two sons and grandmother to six, has called San Antonio homefor nearly twelve years. A retired psychiatric nurse, she holds a master’s degree and spent more than 30 years working in psychiatry, including a decade in substance abuse counseling as an LPC, alongside her RN career. Ruth also taught psychiatry and worked in hospitals and doctors’ offices, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate care.For the past two years, Ruth has lived at Franklin Park Sonterra, a move she made after a health scare prompted her to reconsider living alone. With her doctor’s guidance and her family’s support, she chose Franklin Park Sonterra for its welcoming environment and supportive staff. “I needed the peace of mind of being somewhere safe, and this was the right choice,” she says.Life at Franklin Park Sonterra has been fulfilling. Ruth remains active in her church community, enjoys activities like bingo and learning mahjong, and serves as president of the Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between residents and administration. She values the council’s strong relationship with leadership, which she feels makes Franklin Park Sonterra unique. Most of all, she cherishes the community of residents who share diverse life experiences and backgrounds.To newcomers, Ruth encourages bringing familiar furnishings and keepsakes to make the transition easier. She praises the friendly staff—from housekeeping to dining—and notes the many engaging activities. “If you’re bored here, it’s because you’re staying in your room,” she laughs.Now 83, Ruth continues to live life with purpose. Her family finds comfort knowing she is safe and supported, and she herselfappreciates the balance of independence and community. “No place is perfect,” Ruth reflects, “but Franklin Park Sonterra has given me peace of mind, companionship, and the ability to keep living fully.”For more information and to get a tour of Franklin Park Sonterra, call Tina Tedford at (210) 404-1444. They are located at 18323 Sonterra Place and visit www.franklinpark. org/franklin-park-sonterra.y Sally KalosBWfor his children. "When we revised the will, the attorney suggested it would be easier on my kids if I sold the house," he explains. His son and daughter-in-law have taken the lead on that process, allowing Shorty to focus on this new chapter.Life at Franklin has brought relief and joy. “I don’t have to worry about the house or cooking,” Shorty says with a smile. “The meals are fantastic, and the social life is outstanding. The residents and staff are wonderful.” He enjoys weekly pool sessions and uses the fitness center regularly.Perhaps most dear to him is the time he now has to continue his nonprofit work: fundraising for headstones for the San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas’ oldest military cemetery. “That mission got ahold of my heart and won’t let go,” he says. And now, thanks to Franklin Park, he's found others who are getting involved, too.For more information on life at Franklin Park Sonterra, come take a tour andA New Chapter for Shorty: Life at Franklin Park Sonterraexperience an amazing culinary experience in their beautiful dining room. They are located at 18323 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX 78258. Ask for Tina at(210) 404-1444.esley E. Salmons— affectionately known "Shorty"—has lived a life richin love, family, and service. Widowed in 2023, Shorty is a father of seven, with three children from his first wife, one from his second, and three adopted from his third. His family tree continues to grow, now including 17 grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren.Shorty's connection to San Antonio began in 1960 when he was stationed at Fort Sam Houston as an Army dental laboratory technician. After his service, he remained in the dental field, running his own lab for an impressive 52 years before retiring. He returned to San Antonio in 2010, a city that had long held a place in his heart.Ten months ago, following the loss of his wife, Shorty made the thoughtful decision to move into Franklin Park Sonterra, an independent living community. The move was motivated by a desire to simplify thingsasThe Friends Of Encino Library Holding A Used Book SaleSubmitted by Friends of Encino LibraryThe Friends of Encino Library are holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 11 from 10 AM – 2 PM followed by a Bag Sale from 2 PM-3 PM at the Encino Library. Located at 2515 E. Evans Rd., this one-day event will not disappoint! Arrive early for best selection.Our goal is to Clear the Closet and get every book into the hands of someone who willappreciateit. Selectionswillalsoinclude a great selection of Children’s and young adult titles, plus CDs and DVDs. Every item in the sale has been donated, and donations are always welcome at the Encino Library. 100% of our book sale proceeds go back tothe Encino Library.This money helps fund all the eventsyou and your family enjoy, like “Wild Things Zoofari” and “Big Time Bubbles” plus special reading events. If you love books, the library, or just knowing your dollars go to a good cause, this is an event you don’t want to miss!14www.stoneoakhighlights.comOctober 2025
