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Employee of the Month: Dawnetta Singleton
Our SUPER Dining Services Supervisor, Dawnetta Singleton is recognized in December for her continuous acts of going above and beyond in service to University Village residents! She has been greeting diners, coordinating assistance and supporting staff for three years. Her nomination stated that she is “very hard working, always helpful and respectful.” Dawnetta, in turn,…
To Drive Or Not To Drive?
While this conversation is inevitable, we want to help prepare and educate you before it occurs. Taking away someone’s ability to drive a vehicle can be invasive and hard to swallow because it feels as if it’s taking away one’s independence. There are ways to identify if it is time to take the keys away…
Resident Spotlight: Bob Balch
Meet Bob Balch! He has been a resident of UV for 10 years and is full of stories and music to share with those around. Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and even as a child proved his natural talent for music. Around the age of ten, his parents purchased him a violin, but after…
Catch Up On What’s Been Happening At University Village
University Village is always buzzing with activities to keep our residents happy and entertained. Check out some of the highlights of the last few months of activities! For more information on an assisted living Tulsa OK, senior living communities in Tulsa, or a retirement home Tulsa OK, contact us here.
Employee of the Month: Sharon Bauer
Sharon has been with UV for one year as a CNA in the Health Center and was recently promoted to be their Restorative Aide where she directly assists the residents. Her nominations stated that Sharon takes great pride in her work and when she’s asked to do something “extra,” she does so with a great…
Monarch Butterfly Waystation Now at University Village!
Did you know that Monarch butterflies migrate south for the winter, just like birds? Or that a Monarch butterfly’s’ favorite food is a plant called Milkweed? No matter the depth of your butterfly knowledge, everyone enjoys watching the fluttering wings of butterflies as they dance from flower to flower and garden to garden. At University…
Resident Spotlight: Bob and Evelyn Stephens
As Residents of over 10 years here at University Village, Bob and Evelyn Stephens may easily be called cornerstones of the Cottage Community. Both born and raised in Oklahoma, Evelyn in Salina, OK and Bob in the area around Grand Lake, they have traveled and lived across many different countries throughout the world. Evelyn spent…
Benefits of Having a Furry Friend
Spending time with your animal can have both physical, emotional and mental benefits. Want to know how? It’s good for your heart: One study showed that dog owners had a significantly better survival rate one year after a heart attack. Overall, pet owners have a lower risk of dying from any cardiac disease, including heart…
