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Employee of the Month: Kena Thurston
If you enjoy meals in the UV main dining room, then you’ve probably enjoyed a smile from Kena Thurston. This energetic young lady has been employed with our dining services for more than three years. Kena’s nomination stated that she always appears happy and willing to help residents. Plus a special shout-out: “she’s the best!”…
A Special Thank You Letter From UV Resident Linda Hughes
Testimonials from current residents truly are the best way to know what life’s really like living at our fabulous community. Enjoy this letter written by UV resident, Linda Hughes. We are so happy that you are happy! August 20, 2016 Dear Vanessa, Last night as I was watching the Olympics and being so proud of…
Alzheimer’s Walk
In The United States someone develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds. Currently, more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease and in 2015, Alzheimer’s cost the United States $236 billion. So what do we do about this? The Alzheimer’s Association created The Walk To End Alzheimer’s which is held annually in more than 600…
Meet George Harry
George Harry is one of University Village’s newer residents. George moved here in March from St. Petersburg, Florida. He has spent a lifetime serving others in many ways. George was born in Princeton, West Virginia. He went through school, graduated, and married his high school sweetheart, Louise. They were married just short of 65 years.…
5 Ways to Grow Happier As You Age
Growing older doesn’t have to be negative! In fact, there are many positive activities and things you can do and practice that will help you stay optimistic and sharp-minded as you age. Learn something new every day: Each day is a gift in itself and should be spent doing things we enjoy. There are so…
Staff Spotlight: Jere Evans
Jere has been serving up tasty food and smiles in our Main Dining room for the past three years. He is dependable, friendly, trustworthy and is truly one of the unsung heroes at UV. Jere’s peers say, “I have seen him quietly going about his job for the past couple of years. He is the…
Cycling For Seniors
According to BikingForSeniors.com, for most seniors, retirement and trying to improve your health go hand in hand. One of the best things you can do to stave off heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases is to hop on a bike. Bicycling is FUN! And it doesn’t have to be a chore like your average…
Resident Spotlight: Ricardo Gomez
Meet our resident, Ricardo Gomez! He was the oldest child of 9, born to Julia & Alcides Gomez in Bogota, Colombia on August 24, 1930. Ricardo shares his memories, stating “My dad was an engineer. One of my memories of him was how he enjoyed physical exercise. Dad had been an amateur boxer in his…
