Vi To Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 25

More than 6,000 older adults who live at 19 Vi and Classic Residence older adult communities throughout the United States will celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 25.  The activities, ranging from tai chi demonstrations at Classic Residence in Reno, NV, a performance by Chicago's famous Jesse White Tumblers at Vi at The Glen in Glenview, IL, to a presentation by "Biggest Loser" contestant Sherrie Kreger at Classic Residence in Dallas, TX, are designed to emphasize the importance of fitness among older adults.

"Vi Likes to participate in this national celebration because it is a great match for the kind of active, engaged lifestyles the residents of our communities enjoy," said Julie Stevens, director of lifestyle enrichment for Vi.  "National Senior Health & Fitness Day reflects what our brand and communities represent."

Vi residents will join with an estimated 100,000 seniors across the country expected to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care. According to Stevens, "Our national celebration is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to make, renew, and revitalize their commitment to live healthier lives through better health and fitness."

With more than 70 million baby boomers entering their retirement years, experts say for those 65 and over staying active and fit can spell the difference between independence and frailty.  Older adults who are fit are likely to have a better quality of life and to live longer.

Organized as a public/private good health partnership by the Mature Market Resource Center (MMRC), Senior Health & Fitness Day will offer fitness activities for older adults at more than 1,000 locations including hospitals, park and recreation departments, senior centers, health clubs, retirement communities, houses of worship, health departments and other community locations. The event is always held on the last Wednesday in May as part of Older Americans Month activities.

About Vi

Vi, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt, was founded in 1987 as a developer, owner and operator of older adult living communities. The company is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by providing high quality environments, services and care. Vi currently operates ten continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and nine rental communities under a family of brands nationwide. For more information about Vi communities, visit www.ViLiving.com.

The company's communities have earned honors for being among the nation's finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council.

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