Resident’s Corner

Donna Keister Brings Her Talents to UVTO’s Window Shoppe By Carol Keochekian Donna Boileau Keister has spent most of her life in Southern California. Born in Pomona, Calif., when it was dominated by orange trees, smudge pots, and open spaces. Donna grew up in a close,...

Elmer Heerema had one great desire when he was a tot – he couldn’t wait to take piano lessons. Born and raised in a loving home in Paterson, New Jersey, Elmer’s parents, both amateur musicians, enjoyed and encouraged their six children to appreciate the beauty of both...

“Don’t give up” has been the personal life slogan for Virginia Melitz. It’s particularly appropriate during this Woman’s Suffrage Month, which commemorates women’s right to vote. A vibrant and most interesting person, Virginia has lived in various states in the United...

By Peggy Walters  Frank, Chuck, and I drive on a fast-moving freeway on our way to the Chino Airport Museum. They go the first Saturday of every month to attend informative talks and to see flights of featured aircraft. I’ve been invited today because the P-38 is the...

Not only is UVTO a great place to live, but we are proud to announce that it is officially a great place to work too! For the third consecutive year, University Village Thousand Oaks has received certification by the global research and consulting firm, Great Place to...

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Resident Chuck Mortensen,95, volunteers at the CLU’s Communication Cafe. Every week, he and 13 other residents from University Village Thousand Oaks help international graduate students practice their English speaking skills. Photo courtesy of Acorn Newspapers....

By Lecy Fredo When I was a little girl I went to a concert with my parents and instantly fell in love with the sound of a violin being played by Isaac Stern. Right then and there I told my parents I wanted to learn to play a violin. My Dad searched our area for a...