Vi Living Resident Archives

S1E22: Passionate About Paris

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.

S1E21: Gem Enthusiast, Volunteer and Aspiring Artist

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.

S1E20: A Passion for Science and Patient Care

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.

S1E19: A Love of Life and One Another

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.

S1E18: A Lifetime of Building Bridges

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.

S1E17: Hooked on Helping

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.

S1E16: Mad About Mushrooms

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.

S1E15: Taking a Swing at Diabetes

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. 

S1E14: Philanthropy and Faith

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.

S1E13: It All Stems From Physics

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.