October 26, 2010 > AlmaVia celebrates fifth anniversary AlmaVia celebrates fifth anniversary Submitted By Marjaana Sellonen AlmaVia of Union City celebrated its fifth anniversary on October 7, 2010 with a festive Champagne Reception attended by many Union City community leaders. Mayor Mark Green brought greetings on behalf of Union City. Jesse Jantzen, Elder Care Alliance CEO, spoke about the roots and background of AlmaVia as part of the Elder Care Alliance family of six non-profit retirement communities. These include AlmaVia of Union City, AlmaVia of San Francisco, AlmaVia of San Rafael, AlmaVia of Camarillo, Mercy Retirement and Care Center and Salem Lutheran Home. In addition to the residents, families and Union City Mayor Mark Green, guests included City Manager, Larry Cheeves, Chief of Police, Greg Stewart, Councilmember Carol Dutra-Vernaci, CEO of Union City Historical Museum Myrla Raymundo, and firefighters assigned to Union City.