Resident’s Corner

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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...

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 second consecutive year, University Village Thousand Oaks has received certification by the global research and consulting firm, Great Place...

UV RESIDENT HEADS BUILDING OF 10 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS By Carol Keochekian Cal Johnston had joined the Air Force after completing ROTC at USC hoping to become a pilot. But that desire literally crashed because he was partially colorblind. He served as a lieutenant and...

By Paulette Markel We all live in a unique community where there should be open communication between the residents, management and the Resident Council. Your suggestions, concerns and comments provide opportunities for improvement. There will soon be a form...

By Barbara A. Warkentien “The right of citizens to vote shall not be abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.” U.S. Constitution 19th Amendment Almost unbelievable! On JUNE 4, 1919, the U.S. Senate passed the 19th Amendment, the House having...

By Zelda Arditte I often describe myself as an old lady. I’m not 90 yet but in just three years I’ll reach that August pinnacle. Ninety has an air of finality about it, maybe because Leo died a month or two past 90. When I don’t get a phone call or an email I’ve been...

By Maggie Kildee After visiting my daughter in Seattle for a few days near the end of February, I boarded the train for the return trip to Oxnard. Looking forward to a two-day trip, I had reserved a sleeper, loaded my Kindle with books, and generally looked forward to...

By UVTO Drama Club “Oz” all began in 1900 with the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum. The original 14 “Oz” books did well, spawning enough interest for the creation of several stage presentations and more than two dozen film adaptations. The...