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Staff Spotlight: Brandi Warrior
Brandi Warrior is the new Life Enrichment Coordinator for Apartment Residents at University Village. She was born in Oklahoma City, but moved to Tulsa at a very young age. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa in 2004. After graduation, she attended Langston University, and received her Bachelor degree in Psychology in…
April Showers Bring UV Flowers and Vegetables
The saying of April showers bringing May flowers isn’t just a rhyme, it’s an example of the spring cycle of renewal and growth. And it’s not just flowers, but gardens “spring” to life. The UV Community Garden (located east of our village, by Cottage 20) has already sprung with help from UV’s head garden guy,…
Employee of the Month: Amber Chavez
For more than five years, Amber Chavez, Assisted Living CMA/Unit Clerk has been serving residents and supporting staff at UV. It should be no surprise that this dedicated employee be recognized, for she lives the UV mission daily. Amber personifies the definition of what our community stands for – the love and care she shows…
University Village Resident, Edna Bealle, Celebrates 100 Years
Edna Streett Bealle was born to William Garfield Streett and Lollie Jones Streett on April 8, 1916 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her mother was shocked she was pregnant and was convinced that it was the worst thing that ever happened to her since her husband was declared terminally ill and it had been ten years since…
Why Celebrate Easter?
Easter sheds a new light on our day-to-day celebrations and activities. From ritually attending church on Sundays, showing extravagant generosity to a neighbor, to even our elaborate Christmas celebrations – none of these things that we often find commonplace would exist if not for Easter. The story behind Easter must be significant, monumental even, to…
University Village Activity Recap
Catch up on what’s been happening at University Village. If you would like information on senior living in Tulsa or senior living communities in Tulsa OK, contact us here.
Lifestyle: Yarn Spinners
Every Monday morning, a lively group of residents meet in the Stovall Theater to click knitting needles, twist crochet hooks and spin a few yarns … which means a lot of laughter! The UV “Yarn Spinners” have been bonding over balls of wool and colorful skeins for about a decade, according to Millie, the Spinners’…
Employee of the Month: Suzanne Dorga, CNA
Suzanne’s nomination for Employee of the Month simply stated, “ Suzanne Dorga is amazing! She has a heart for residents like I’ve never seen before.” And we agree! UV’s outstanding staff member has been part of the Health Center team for more than three years. When Suzanne found out about her recognition, she explained that…
