University Village has developed a community culture that lives and breathes spiritual, physical, mental, and social enrichment. The Lifestyle Committee is the pulse of the community offering residents extraordinary choices to be active in all aspects of their lives.

Kay Bates, University Village’s Lifestyle Committee Chairman, leads by example. Her life is active and vibrant also serving on the Scholarship Committee, the Friends of Marketing, and she holds the position as Vice President of the Resident Association.  She is a community cheerleader encouraging others to become involved because she is testimony that the Masterpiece lifestyle is beneficial and rewarding.

John and Ann Laffan accepted Kay’s request to direct the Village Players theatre group. The first production involving over 30 residents was a hit and the next play is scheduled for spring 2010. Engagement in these productions creates excitement, growth, learning, fun, and a community buzzing with enthusiasm.

Kay has rejuvenated the interest in shuffleboard every Thursday morning. This interactive physical exercise that has more punch than you might realize. Anytime you can integrate physical, emotional, intellectual and social activities you are stimulating the brain to stay sharp.

Kay and the Lifestyle Committee volunteers work with the staff from the Lifestyles and Transportation departments to host special guests, events, day excursions, and weekly activities to spark interest and curiosity for every resident. Other University Village vibrant lifestyle choices that spark the brain are dance, yoga, Tai Chi, water aerobics, music, writing groups, educational travel, volunteering plus creative arts including painting, quilting, and woodworking to name just a few.

In conjunction with the Lifestyles staff, the Lifestyle Committee schedules musical entertainment from all genres. Numerous resident pianists play in the Commons at the monthly Camelot Tea and at the Friendship Coffee. The Village Notables practice weekly and play for their peers at special functions.  

With over seven years of Masterpiece Living experience, University Village continues to keep their culture fresh by introducing creative initiatives. Residents here have a zest for life and have found classes, clubs and new skills that they are passionate about. Find your next passion and make University Village “The Window to Your Future!”