March 2010 Entries
First impressions are lasting impressions, and the Hospitality Committee uses early visits with new residents to offer a warm welcome, lots of information and some practical support as new residents move into University Village.
On moving day, a committee member leaves a map of University Village, a Welcome to Our Community card and a Hospitality calling card. A phone call follows, then a visit in which the new resident receives a Hospitality bag overflowing with information about UV communication and services, the library and the store; opportunities at Cal Lutheran University; and contacts for
resources in Thousand Oaks and the surrounding area....
Another granddaughter! That may not be the first impression Tammy Worley expects, but she knows that‘s how we have felt about her predecessors. She‘s charming, talented, and experienced in activities management and writing – perfectly qualified for this role.
Tammy was born and grew up in Oxnard, graduated from Chico State University and came home to this area. After two years as an insurance claims adjuster ("Not fun," she reports), she joined the Affinity Group, owners of the Good Sam Club. While writing a column for their newsletter, she became involved with members, one on one. When there was a position...
- By Peggy Perry -
GREEN is not just for St. Patrick‘s Day! "Going Green" has two parts at University Village: the resource conservation programs initiated by management and the efforts of residents. Mark Anderson, Director of Plant Operations, provides the following insights.
WATER IS ALWAYS A BIG ISSUE. In our semi-arid climate, water wise slope- and ground-cover plants do their natural bit to help control evaporation; recent rains have helped. Campus landscapers keep a close eye on weather and regularly reset
watering timers. A local conservation company will report soon on water usage in UVTO‘s pool, ponds, lake, sprinkler system and...
On her eighteenth birthday, Clara Knopfler‘s mother made her a magnificent cake - three slices of hoarded bread coated with marmalade. The month was January, 1945, and the place was East Prussia. They had survived Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp.
Clara was born in Transylvania and lived a comfortable, village life. Her father was a shoe manufacturer, and Clara dreamed of becoming a teacher. Life was pleasant until 1940 when Transylvania was occupied by Hungarians, Hitler‘s first allies in World War II. During her sophomore year in high school, her family was taken to Auschwitz. Her 19-year old brother was shot...