Vi Living Resident Archives

S1E12: Love at First Dive

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.

S1E11: From Renown Musician to Labor Unionizer

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.

S1E10: A Lifetime of Loving Libraries

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.

S1E9: The Beauty of Birding

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.

S1E8: Love at First Flight-Fred and Diana Hines

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.

S1E7: Banking on Music-Mike Paioni

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.

S1E6: Presiding Over Playwriting-Lee Sarokin

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.

S1E5: Fulfillment and Fun Through Floristry-Rita Maylin

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. 

S1E4: Getting Back from Giving Back-Barbara Blumenfeld

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.

S1E3: It’s All in the Genes-Joan Chase

In this episode of Vi Resident Archives, we’re joined by Joan Chase, resident from Vi at Grayhawk located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Joan talks about how genealogy impacted her at an early age and has carried on throughout her life.