Category: Blog
Employee of the Month: James Goombi
University Village was extra festive this holiday, thanks to UV’s James Goombi from the Maintenance Department. James has been an employee here for 17 years and has done a wonderful job with our community’s Christmas lights and decorations, as well as keeping our Village “powered up” and bright. Congratulations on a job well done!
We Are Family
Princess Diana once said, “Family is the most important thing in the world.” That’s just how University Village feels about our residents and staff. WE ARE FAMILY. And so, UV is launching an enthusiastic, year-long campaign to keep our resident’s connections strong. A new survey from the National Council on Aging indicated that senior health…
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors and Their Families
Life is full of traditions. Many are handed down through the years, and some are newly created between family and friends. Either way, traditions are part of the colorful fabric that intertwines our lives and holds us together, transcending time and distance. One common tradition this time of year is making New Year’s resolutions, which…
May you be stress free!
What happens when you are stressed? Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. But…
Christmas Village Display at University Village
Ten years ago the Oklahoma Village Collectors Club (OVCC) approached University Village Events Coordinator, Kathy Gustafson, about putting up a small Christmas Village display for the residents to enjoy during the holiday season. Once the idea was approved several members of the OVCC put together a fairly small lighted Christmas Village. Every year the…
Employee of the Month: Rosa Lopez
Housekeeping Supervisor, Rosa Lopez, has really improved the processes in her department. Plus, she is well liked by residents and staff. When presented with a challenge, she utilizes her resources and looks for solutions with a “can do” attitude. She is a supervisor who will not hesitate to help her team out when needed, and…
Inside Story from Vanessa
I hope you truly enjoyed Thanksgiving this year. Lots of residents were joined by guests in the dining room, we had a great time reading everyone’s leaves from the “What are you Thankful For?” Leaf Project, and the Christmas train is back! We are so blessed that the Oklahoma Village Collector’s Club comes back every…
Inside Story From Vanessa
I hope you were able to attend this year’s Fall Carnival. Tons of laughter could be heard around the Stovall Theater as residents and staff played games, ate tasty treats and enjoyed time with the dogs from Paw Pals. I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the members of our Resident Advisory…
How do you feel?
With the changing season, shorter days, and stress about the upcoming holidays … it’s easy to feel “blue” or sad now and then. When these feelings don’t pass within a few days, it’s called depression. DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH Clinical depression or depressive disorder can interfere with daily life and normal functioning, causing pain for both…
