Category: Blog
Top Three Reasons to Volunteer as a Senior
As seniors, our days of serving are not behind us! In fact, studies have shown that there are numerous benefits for us when we volunteer. If you’re feeling a bit of the blues, try volunteering and help build up your community. First, volunteering brings an element of fun and fulfillment into your life. By serving…
Employee of the Month Rachel Frans
“Rachel is one of the sweetest employees … so kind and patient with our residents, and sets an example with her cheerful attitude.” This is one of the reasons Rachel Frans, CMA for Assisted Living was chosen as our Employee of the Month for June. Rachel has been with UV for over a year and…
Top Fun Things To Do In Tulsa:
Believe it or not, Tulsa has quite the list of things to do in all seasons, weather and time of day! Who knew traveling your own city could be an adventure of its own? On travelok.com, there is a list of the top things to do in Tulsa and we’d have to agree on every…
University Village Resident Advisory Committee
The University Village Resident Advisory Committee is comprised of residents from our Independent Living and Assisted Living areas. They meet monthly with Administration to voice the concerns of our residents. Concerns are heard and suggestions are discussed. It is a very productive way that residents can participate in our continual improvement process for the programs…
Employee of the Month: Robbie Taylor
Robbie, our new maintenance supervisor, has really stepped up his responsibilities, taking on many new tasks in the maintenance department. Not only is he eager to learn, but he is excited to share his knowledge with peers. Robbie is a great “trouble-shooter”… he’ll fix anything! And he is always prudent with UV resources. In the…
Family of Mothers
Everyone has a mother. And she is special! Sure, dad is important too. But moms are your strongest supporter, by making you feel important or giving you some much needed comfort and understanding. At University Village, we are grateful for the women in our lives: the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmas and those who radiate a mothering…
Resident spotlight, Lois Meyer
Lois Meyer was born in Vincennes, Indiana in 1917. She grew up in a well-structured Christian home with one brother and two sisters. When she was twelve years old, she accepted Jesus Christ into her heart and started on her journey of living a life of service to God. She felt called to the ministry…
Get Outside and Garden!
With the arrival of Spring and the days of sub-freezing temperatures (hopefully) behind us, it’s time to polish off those cobwebbed, dirt-encrusted gardening tools from last year and start planting! Not only can your body be rejuvenated as you tend to your garden, but gardening is also a fabulous exercise! In the often sedentary lifestyles…
King of Pins at University Village
University Village offers a variety of fun activities for our residents to FRAME their day, and Wii Bowling has continued to grow in popularity. At this particular match up, we invited students from VBI (Victory Bible Institute) to join us in a little friendly competition. These students were kind enough to spend some of their…
Employee of the Month: Debbie Arnold
Our Cottage Concierge, Debbie Arnold, is dedicated to her work with enthusiasm and a friendly attitude. She is constant in taking care of our Cottage residents with heartfelt attention. In the brief time that Debbie has been on the Resident Services staff to serve our independent population, she has brought a wealth of activities to…
