Welcome to Faces of Frasier, where we spotlight the amazing people who make Frasier so special—residents and team members who inspire us every day.
Residents
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Meet Curt, a resident of five years who spends more time in the Frasier Woodshop than anywhere else! Known for his accountability and expertise, Curt is a trusted mentor in the shop, teaching woodworking classes to residents of all skill levels. He has played a key role in organizing and leading this space, helping many who never imagined themselves as woodworkers discover a new passion.
Q&A with Curt:
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: It would have to be Superman. I was such a Superman fan! Although, that is more than one power.
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: Japan. We lived there for three years, on a Navy base near Tokyo. We’ve been back six times and have another trip planned this fall.
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: I gave a talk in January about my woodworking hobby, and it was well received! It was called Life in Woodworking. I was able to organize the stages of my hobby and explain it in a way that people seemed to enjoy.
Curt
Meet Bev, a resident who has seen nine years of Frasier’s growth firsthand- including watching our lap pool and The Prairies apartments rise right outside her window! She has no trouble staying busy, claiming “If you can’t find something to do at Frasier, then you’re not really looking!”
Q&A with Bev:
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: Back to the Pribilof Islands in Alaska. I have visited several times; it’s a birding paradise.
Q: What’s something your grandparents or elders taught you?
A: To always live within your means. As a child of the Depression, that lesson stuck with me and helped me plan for a life at Frasier.
Q: Favorite Frasier tradition or activity?
A: The Wellness Center. I like the pool, and I love to exercise. We are so fortunate to have good exercise specialists, they give very good advice and really know what they’re doing.
Bev
Meet John — our amazing Resident Council President (at least for a little while longer!). His term may be wrapping up soon, but his leadership, thoughtful perspective, accountability, and commitment to community service will be missed.
Q&A with John:
Q: If you could have one food for the rest of your life, what would you pick?
A: A breakfast cereal called Bircher Müesli, which is a Swiss dish that my wife makes with fresh apples. You can buy it in the grocery store, but it’s not quite the same as homemade.
Q: Is there something your elders taught you that you still remember today?
A: My dad came from a poor Iowa farming family, so he grew up with an incredible work ethic that he consciously passed on to me. A good work ethic, and just a sense of common good.
Q: What was your favorite age to be?
A: From the time I was 65 until now. I loved the 15 years we were going back and forth between Colorado and Chile, but I think one of the nicest five years of my life was the last five years here at Frasier. It’s a great community with a lot of interesting people.
John
Meet Ester! She and her husband moved to Frasier in January 2020 – right before the COVID pandemic shuttered the world. Although it was a challenge to meet others during that time, Ester found safety and community among her neighbors – and their pets!
Q&A with Ester:
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Lemon meringue pie. And I’m very picky, it has to be meringue, and it has to be very lemony.
Q: What is something that makes you feel at home?
A: We used to have 37 acres, we were so out there in the open, so since coming here, I have felt so safe. And at night, it is comforting to see the security, it makes a difference.
Q: What is your favorite flower?
A: I would say orchids. I used to have a house with a greenhouse, and we had orchids. I am not a flower person, but I do love orchids.
Q: Where is your favorite place you ever visited?
A: Bali was beautiful. Each village had its own specialty. We went to one place where all they made was masks!
Ester
Meet Ken, a resident Coloradan who has been at Frasier for 5 years. Despite having traveled the world, he finds comfort at home. He loves summer nights at Coors Field and venturing into Denver for some Sukiyaki, a Japanese stew that reminds him of his mother’s cooking.
Q&A with Ken:
Q: If you could have any pet, what would it be?
A: A terrier! Terriers were our favorite, they’re the friendliest dogs, and they don’t shed!
Q: What’s something your elders taught you that you still follow today?
A: I’m Japanese, and we were always taught to be polite to our elders. And when you visit someone, you bring a little something to show your appreciation for their hospitality – it’s called omiyage.
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: I think I would stay home, here at Frasier. I’ve been to quite a few places, China, Turkey, Kenya, but I don’t have a strong desire anymore to go anywhere special now.
Ken
Mary lives in The Meadows Assisted Living and moved into Frasier with her husband, Bob, in 1997! Before they moved in, she thought they needed a townhouse on a golf course, but one look at the Flatirons view from their fourth-floor apartment made Bob go, “This is what we need. Sold!”
Q&A with Mary:
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: I would pick what everybody would pick, peace and good sense for everybody, that kind of thing.
Q: What is your favorite flower?
A: I thought it was Gladiolus for years, but really, it was my mother’s favorite. I would say mountain flowers, like bluebells and all the flowers that come out in Wyoming in early spring.
Q: What is your favorite memory at Frasier?
A: Once per year, we would put together what we called Follies. It was a talent show where people would read a poem or sing a song. That was a lot of fun. I performed in all of them. I sang with Ed (former resident), “My brother Bill got a still on the hill.” One year, we were doing line dancing – it was hard on the hips, but I love to dance. I’ve got a lot of good memories here.
Mary reminds us that resilience and humor can go a long way. We’re grateful she calls Frasier home.
Mary
Meet Mario! Mario was born in Germany, grew up in Guatemala, and moved to Frasier in March 2021 with his wife, Arlene, and their dog, Moose. He says, “Whenever I have an opportunity, I tell people that all my life, especially since I met Arlene, I have been a very, very lucky man.”
Q&A with Mario:
Q: If you could have one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Alaskan fish. Halibut. I would like to go back to Alaska. There was a place we used to go to in Homer, and in the afternoon, you would have fresh fish right out of the water onto your plate. They serve it here in South Fork every now and then.
Q: What is your favorite spot on Frasier’s campus?
A: I’ll show you! You can see it from my window, this sculpture (titled Perception) that is dedicated to my wife. That’s my favorite spot.
Q: What are you most known for?
A: I would be guessing, but I am going to take a big leap of faith and say that my children would say I have been a good father. You would have to ask them.
Q: Do you have something that you tried for the first time while here at Frasier?
A: Building Legos! Cars mostly. It was my son-in-law who gave me my first big Lego kit.
Next time you see Mario, be sure to ask him about his latest Lego creation.
Mario
Meet Anne, a resident with a passion for bringing history to life! As chair of Kaleidoscope, Frasier’s history lecture series, Anne helps residents explore the stories that shaped Boulder. She says, “I saw the importance of helping people get acquainted with their new community.”
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: Oh, many things, like the band concert the other night. I used to play an instrument in a band when I was a kid, and it just brings back all kinds of nostalgic memories.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you pick?
A: Pesto, anything with pesto! On my last trip to Italy, I discovered pesto for the first time. I come from a small Midwestern town; my palette was limited. I do love pesto.
Q: If you could master any skill instantly, what would you pick?
A: Oh, definitely the computer. It is tricky, but you know, I do appreciate living here because there’s help anywhere.
Q: If you could give a TED talk on any topic, what would it be?
The historic preservation of Niwot, I’m very versed on the town. It’s unincorporated, so, you know, there’s no boundaries, but it’s a little community along the railroad tracks, not too far from Boulder.
Be sure to say hi to Anne – and you might just learn something new about Boulder!
Anne
Meet Bill, a resident of six years whose life is shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship and compassion. He loves to travel, making the journey to the Alps and the Dolomites almost every year for the past 32 years. “We basically explored Austria from west to east and north to south.”
Q&A with Bill:
Q: What is your favorite Frasier activity?
A: I participate in the German Stammtisch, which is every Tuesday. Most who attend are native speakers. There are only about four or five of us who are not. It’s more listening than talking.
Q: What is something that your grandparents or your elders taught you that you still remember today?
A: My dad, one of the things he taught me was, you can learn how to do almost anything that you need to do. At my first house, I built my garage from scratch myself. It’s the effective gene in our family, because my kids all do the same thing.
Q: Do you have a favorite book from growing up?
A: I wrote a term paper on James Joyce’s Ulysses when I was in college. I remember reading it and the hours and hours that I put into doing the term paper. I studied engineering in college; I think that’s why it stuck out so much. I was a weird engineer.
We’re grateful for the warmth and wisdom Bill brings to Frasier.
Bill
Meet Penny, a resident who has built a rhythm here over the past five years. You can find her helping in our history room, meeting weekly with her friends for Friday happy hour, and teaching our women’s and men’s Tai Chi Cha classes, which always have perfect attendance.
Q&A with Penny:
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: To know everything. I’d like to be like a Yoda, the wise one.
Q: If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?
A: The future. I would love to see where my grandkids are 20 years from now. The past is the past; I don’t live with regrets.
Q: If you gave a TED Talk, what would it be about?
A: I’d talk about Tai Chi Cha. It’s only 19 movements, it really works on balance, and it’s meditation too. When I started out, it was just something to do to make friends. But now, it’s really very important that I do it every day. It grounds me, it calms me, it gives me the feeling that there’s something out there bigger than me.
Penny
Meet Donna, a resident known for her leadership skills. She had a remarkable career in the textile and quilting industry in New York City before moving to Frasier six years ago. She quickly became a neighborhood leader, then head of the public areas committee, and now is president of our Resident Council!
Q&A with Donna:
Q: If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?
A: Creative writing, I’d love to be a wordsmith. My husband writes, mostly catalogs of all the trips we’ve taken together. I’d like to be able to sit down and write a story.
Q: Do you have a favorite spot on Frasier campus?
A: We play mahjong every Monday and Saturday in the Prairies Business Suite. It’s nice because it’s quiet, and it’s easy to access for all of us. It’s a place I enjoy going because I enjoy what I’m doing.
Q: Is there something your grandparents or elders taught you that you still remember?
A: My mother was a real great seamstress, and she taught me how to sew at 5 years old. I sewed a lot when I was little, I made my dolls and their clothes. I worked for a sewing pattern company early in my career. That is how I got into the textile industry. I made all of the garments that I wore when I commentated art and fashion shows for over 20 years!
Donna is one of many residents who opens her doors, sharing her leadership – and antique quilting collection – with everyone at Frasier!
Donna
Meet Juan, a resident who has spent his life at the intersection of science, music, and global diplomacy. As a former director of a major geophysical institute, he has seen firsthand how research and education shape our world. He continues to ask big questions, both in science as he continues his research, and about how to make communities like ours better for people living with vision loss.
Q&A with Juan:
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you pick?
A: Argentinian barbecue. It’s different than the way of doing it here, and it takes a lot of time to cook. For food, I am spoiled from places like Argentina, Italy, and Austria.
Q: Do you have something your grandparents or elders taught you that you still remember?
A: The father of my mother acted as the model for me; he was not a scientist, but he was an engineer. He was the director of the electrical power plant in Italy, where we lived at the beginning of my life. Looking back, he was probably what put me on the track of science.
Q: If you could master any skill instantly, what would you pick?
A: I’m missing playing the organ. But I have given talks [at the church] across the street on the organ as an instrument, on music perception, and so on. I used to play across the street; they have one of the biggest organs in Boulder.
We are grateful that Juan continues to share his global perspective, scientific insight, and lived experience with the Frasier community.
Juan
Team Members
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Meet Torin, one of our talented cooks in the North Fork kitchen! He’s been part of the Frasier team for nearly a year, but his passion for cooking runs deep—and fosters community by bringing friends, family, and neighbors together with delicious meals.
Q&A with Torin:
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Street tacos. I ask this question to people all the time too. Someone once said popsicles!
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: Halloween. My coworker dressed as a taco, and I dressed as a burrito. It was awesome!
Q: Do you have a book from childhood you still love today?
A: The Goosebumps series. I am still a horror buff, and I still have a bunch of my old books.
Q: What is your go-to North Fork order?
A: I would have to say the pizzas. We just made a new one with chicken, spinach, and artichoke with garlic oil. It’s very good.
Torin
We are excited to highlight Brandon! He is an exercise specialist who has brought great energy, positivity, and creativity to our fitness programming over the past year. You’ll find him leading fitness classes, offering personal training sessions, and conducting wellness assessments focused on balance and fall risk.
Q&A with Brandon:
Q: What are you most known for among your friends, family, or coworkers?
A: Probably being energetic. I get antsy and have a hard time sitting still!
Q: If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
A: A snow monkey! You see them a lot in Japan, they hang out in hot springs during the winter.
Q: What is your go-to Mayme’s order?
A: My favorite is the sticky buns they have on Thursdays. They’re pretty big, with pecans and icing on top. I only get them when I’m really trying to treat myself.
Ask Brandon about his popular Golden Sneakers class next time you see him!
Brandon
Meet Sunita! You’ll find her most evenings at the front desk, helping residents and guests with a warm smile. Once a week, she also dons her wait staff apron in The Meadows dining room—a role she kept by choice because she loves the team. Whether greeting you in the lobby or serving your table, Sunita brings joy, respect, and heart to both roles.
Q&A with Sunita:
Q: Do you have a book or show from your childhood that you still enjoy?
A: There was a cartoon I loved called Moomin—we watched it dubbed in Nepali, so I always thought it was a Nepali show, but its Japanese or something. I still love to watch it in the mornings.
Q: What advice would you give yourself a year ago?
A: Make everyone happy or try to put a smile on everyone’s face. At the front desk, I get to do it all the time! Everyone comes by and says hi, and I know most of them.
Q: Do you have a favorite Frasier activity or tradition?
A: The coffee cart they do sometimes—it’s a small thing but I love coffee.
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: The beach! I am thinking about the beach all the time—whether I’m in a good mood or a bad one. I saw the beach for the first time when I went to Florida. It was amazing! Even the creek makes me happy – just being by the water.
Sunita
Everyone meet Rohit, a valued member of our Environmental Services team! Rohit’s positivity, dedication, and behind-the-scenes work helps keep Frasier running smoothly. You can find him moving quickly through Meadows and Summit, rarely stopping for long, but always offering a kind hello or a helping hand. Thank you, Rohit, for all the heart and hustle you bring to Frasier every day!
Q&A with Rohit:
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you pick?
A: Chicken Tika Masala! I am also a cook; I used to work at an Indian restaurant before working here.
Q: What is your favorite Frasier tradition?
A: The summer team member picnic, there is a raffle with a bunch of prizes, I won a t-shirt last year!
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would you have?
A: Oh, I would like super focus, so no distractions are possible.
Rohit
Kevin is a Social Services Navigator who helps with all things senior living, ensuring residents have the resources they need in all levels of care. Be sure to catch him at his favorite time of the month when he leads a drum class for our assisted living residents in The Meadows. Kevin’s compassion and expertise are a gift to the Frasier Community.
Q&A with Kevin:
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: I would say super speed because it would help me most with the sport I play, Ultimate Frisbee. It would take my game to the next level!
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: Being a part of [fellow Team Member], “Simon and the Simonettes” during the holiday concert was an awesome experience for me. I played the drums!
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: I would go back to Mount Everest, to the base camp where my parents got engaged in the early ‘80s. I brought some of my mom’s ashes there after she passed. I’d love to do that trip again.
Kevin
Meet Kathy, a Restorative CNA who has been with the Frasier team for an incredible 33 years! She has fond memories of watching buildings being constructed and has loved seeing our community grow over the years. If you’re up early enough, she recommends the Summit balcony as a peaceful spot to enjoy the sunrise.
Q&A with Kathy:
Q: What is your ideal day off?
A: I have a very big yard, with big gardens everywhere. I love just being out there, sitting, pulling weeds, and not being bothered.
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: I would love to be able to have this fairy dust that I could sprinkle over people so it will keep them safe from falling. That’s the one thing I would have.
Q: Any advice for a team member new to Frasier?
A: You’re going to love the people here. Listen to them. They’re fascinating, fascinating people here. That’s why I love this place so much. I get the privilege of working and getting to know all these people and their families. It’s a privilege, really is.
Thank you, Kathy, for always showing respect and kindness in all you do!
Kathy
Eddy has been a lead server in The Summit Care Center dining area for two and a half years. Eddy goes out of her way to keep busy, whether she is serving meals, prepping salads, or taking the time to understand the residents she works with.
Q&A with Eddy:
Q: If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you have?
A: A baby piglet, I’ve seen them before, and they were just so cute. Only when they’re little, though. Once they grow up… that’s a different story.
Q: What is something your elders taught you that you still remember today?
A: To have patience. So basically, I have to have patience for myself and be able to have patience for someone else. Everyone’s different, right? And I feel like you need to take the time to get to know them, what they like, how they like it, like what they like to drink and stuff.
Q: Do you have a favorite Frasier memory?
A: Yes, there was a resident, and her son played the piano for Gloria Estefan, the singer. She’s very, very famous. So I met him, and I heard him play; it was really cool.
Thanks to Frasier’s dedicated team members like Eddy!
Eddy
Meet Lexi, who has been working as a cook in The Summit Care Center kitchen for two years. She’s also known to fill in wherever she’s needed across all of the Frasier kitchens. If everyone is having a rough day, Lexi is the one who lifts spirits and makes people smile.
Q&A with Lexi:
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: The ability to mimic any sound or voice. I think it would be fun just to be able to do it perfectly. Almost like doing impressions and stuff. Everybody likes my Elmo impression.
Q: Do you have a weird food combo that you secretly love?
A: I like to put lemon juice on my flaming hot Cheetos. Or putting Tajin on watermelon, or fruit in general. It works really well.
Q: Have you tried something new while working at Frasier?
A: Not food-wise, but my patience has definitely increased. Learning how to pace myself out some days has been a learning experience on its own. I have to do minced, moist and puree diets for some of the residents here. So that takes a bit more work memorizing.
Be sure to say hi to Lexi if you see her in the kitchen or walking in the halls.
Lexi
Meet Chris, our Facilities Manager! You can always find him cheerfully helping out residents and team members in all corners of the building. He is known for his playful jokes and his easy-going attitude. Despite being here for four years, he claims he has still yet to try the gelato from Mayme’s. “I am afraid to start!”, he says.
Q&A with Chris:
Q: If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be?
A: Oh, playing the guitar. My dad used to play Spanish guitar music from a 12-string guitar, and I loved to listen to it. I’ve been asking for one for Father’s Day.
Q: Do you have a favorite spot on Frasier’s campus?
A: Maybe by the big water fountain, outside of The Meadows Assisted Living. It’s quiet, but people still find me.
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: I just try to make the residents laugh. You’ll just always remember how they were when you got them to laugh.
Chris
Say hi to Sam, an Activities Coordinator at The Meadows, known for her great laugh. She plans calendars full of unique experiences and engaging traditions for our assisted living, memory support, and day program residents. Sam claims, “I have the best job at Frasier, if we can dream it, we can do it!”
Q&A with Sam:
Q: If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Watermelon! It’s sweet, it’s hydrating, and just refreshing. We eat it with salt on it; maybe it’s a Midwest thing.
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
A: Time travel. I think about our residents with memory loss. I would just love to spend a day with them and see them in their glory, doing professions that they are still so proud of – like teaching in a classroom, being CFOs, we have one woman who was a fashion designer!
Q: Do you have a favorite Fraser memory?
A: Gosh, so many! My absolute favorite is the community holiday sing-along. Everybody is in Mayme’s, and we are all singing together, no matter what your faith is or your background. Everyone comes together and sings. It’s my favorite.
Sam
Q&A with Ashley:
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: Ireland and Scotland. I’ve never been, but I’m an avid reader, and one of my favorite book series is set there. I’ve read them so many times that I feel like I’ve already visited. The author occasionally organizes trips to Ireland, so I’m secretly saving up, hoping she does it again.
Q: What’s your go-to Mayme’s order?
A: Salted caramel cold brew. With salted caramel cold foam. Sammy makes the best cold foam, and there’s always extra, so I get a little cup of it on the side.
Q: Do you have a favorite spot on campus?
A: My favorite spots are the puzzle nooks! If I walk by, I have to put one piece in. It’s so satisfying! Sometimes, when I’m busy, I have to avoid those nooks.
Q: What would your dream day off look like?
A: Right now, it’s snowboarding season, so ideally, waking up in the mountains on a snowy day, hitting the powder, come back, sit in a hot tub, read a book with a mimosa. Perfect.
Ashley reminds us to focus on the positive. We are lucky to have her creativity and joy every day at Frasier.
Ashley
Meet Hudson, who has done “a little bit of everything” at Fraiser, from dining to hospitality to driving. Hudson now works in Frasier Care as a Resident Emergency Responder. He helps with a variety of care needs across campus, from band aids to falls, all while balancing his exercise science studies and his club rugby team.
Q&A with Hudson:
Q: If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?
A: I think cooking! I really enjoy cooking, so being able to master any recipe would be one of the coolest things in the world.
Q: What is your favorite Frasier memory?
A: Back when I worked in dining, we were all really good friends as wait staff. After every dinner, we’d all get together and have a Frasier family dinner after work. I am still good friends with some of my old coworkers!
Q: If you could give a TED Talk on any topic, what would it be?
A: The wonders of anatomy and physiology! In exercise science, we learn a lot, and it’s so incredibly interesting, all the complexities of anatomy. There’s a lot of stuff that people generally don’t know.
We’re thrilled that Hudson chose to return and continue his career at Frasier!
Hudson
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Chanda, a dedicated Resident Assistant at The Meadows, our assisted living community. Chanda has been part of the Frasier family since 2012! When asked what keeps her here, she says it’s the warm community and friendly staff. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking right here in beautiful Boulder!
Q&A with Chanda:
Q: If you could only eat one food forever, what would it be?
A: Nepali food—rice and curry or chicken dumplings (we call them Momo!).
Q: Favorite Frasier activity or tradition?
A: I’m so grateful for the generous staff celebrations Frasier gives us throughout the year.
Q: What’s something extra special you do for residents when you can?
A: I love helping with little things—polishing nails, fixing hair, or doing a French braid. It makes me happy to do those things.
Chanda
Meet Hazel! A Frasier resident since 2020, Hazel is a retired nurse with a life full of adventure. She’s lived in London, Paris, Milan, New York, Connecticut, and Pittsburgh—bringing a world of experiences to our community.
Q&A with Hazel:
Q: Is there something your elders taught you that you still remember today?
A: Maybe, to be kind…or remember to say sorry.
Q: Do you have a favorite spot on Frasier campus?
A: Oh yes! I have a section in the residents’ garden, and I already have tulips coming up.
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: I think Botswana. I have visited before and it’s absolutely lovely.
We’re grateful to have Hazel as part of the Frasier family!