Vi Living Resident Archives

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Ramona Cole, resident from Vi at Highlands Ranch, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Ramona shares how from a young age, she had a dream about living in Paris, France.  Despite the passing of time, she eventually realized that goal and encourages others to never give up on theirs.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Laura Ramsey, resident from Vi at La Jolla Village, located in La Jolla, California.

Laura discusses how her volunteer efforts were inspired as a young jeweler as she travelled across the world and her present passion for painting.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Shri Gadgil, resident from Vi at The Glen located in Glenview, Illinois.

Shri discusses how his early education and training in Mumbai, India along with his overall passion for science made a strong impact on his career in pharmaceuticals and his philosophy on patient-centered care.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Paul and Dixie Chamberlin, residents from Vi at Highlands Ranch, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

The Chamberlin’s share how they met at a young age and after 64 years of marriage remain active and connected to both each other and their community.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Jim and Pat Crews, residents from Vi at Silverstone, located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Crews share a unique anecdote on how they met at a young age and how they’ve carried their passion for playing bridge into their retirement years.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Susan Jakab, resident from Vi at Palo Alto, located in Palo Alto, California.

Susan talks about how her love of reading resulted in assisting children with needs by teaching them phonics and the benefits she derives from giving back.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Elio Schaechter, resident from Vi at La Jolla Village, located in La Jolla, California.

Elio shares how a simple request from his wife led him down a path of learning about all things mushrooms to a point of publishing a book on the subject.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Dick Leeds resident from Vi at Lakeside Village, located in Lantana, Florida.

Dick shares how he and his fellow tennis club members raised funds to combat Type I Diabetes, a disease which has had a personal impact on his wife’s life. 

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Bob Yocum, resident from Vi at Aventura, located in Aventura, Florida.

Bob shares how his past and present experiences with faith and religion impact how he and his partner contribute to specific charities and institutions.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Tom Ensign, resident from Vi at Grayhawk located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Tom discusses how he’s using his knowledge of science to help guide educational curriculum for young learners.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Jim & Carolyn Schoonover, residents from TidePointe, A Vi Community located in Hilton Head, South Carolina

The Schoonovers talk about how their love of SCUBA diving has been a part of their lives and that of their family over the years.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Florence Nelson, resident from Vi at The Glen located in Glenview, Illinois.

Flo talks to us about her remarkably pioneering journey stemming from her passion for music, which lead her down a path of labor law and representation.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Syd Mellinger, resident from Vi at Bentley Village located in Naples, Florida.

Syd discusses how she developed an affinity for books and libraries early in life and how that influenced both her working and retirement years.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Deb Zelkowitz, resident from Vi at Highlands Ranch, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Deb shares how she established a love of bird watching early in life and how she carried her passion for nature forward in her retirement years.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Fred and Diana Hines, residents from Vi at Silverstone located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Hines talk about how they each got into the airline industry, which is where they met and have now been married for 36 years.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Mike Paioni, resident from Vi at Palo Alto, located in Palo Alto, California.

Mike shares how he managed to make time for his musical passions while maintaining a professional career in finance and how he continues to enjoy singing today.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Lee Sarokin, resident from Vi at La Jolla Village, located in La Jolla, California.

As a former Federal Judge, Lee talks about how we developed an interest in writing plays with an interesting legal twist.

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Rita Maylin resident from Vi at Lakeside Village, located in Lantana, Florida.

Rita discusses how she got into party planning and floral arranging by chance and carried the passion forward throughout her professional life and into her retirement. 

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Barbara Blumenfeld, resident from Vi at Aventura, located in Aventura, Florida.

Barbara talks about how she was influenced to give back to others at a very young age and how that’s guided her volunteer efforts throughout her life.