The Lifestyle Department at Vi at Lakeside Village has always sought to help residents connect with each other and to discover new passions and hobbies in retirement. However, just like the rest of the world, we had to adapt to a new normal as stay-at-home orders continued across the country. Our Lifestyle Department, with the help of staff members across all teams, jumped into action to find creative ways to bring the sense of community and connection to the residents. Discover just a few of the ways that staff members keep residents engaged and connected while keeping them safely apart.

Vi President and CEO Randy Richardson has signed on to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ commitment. Recognizing that change starts at the executive level, Richardson joins over 1,600 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations in leveraging their individual and collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Is life at Vi a little different these days? Indeed it is. Even so, our residents tell us they can’t think of a place they would rather call home. Every day brings new opportunities to grow, experiences to look forward to and countless ways to live well.

In all Vi communities, our dedication to the well-being of our residents remains our priority. Today, even amidst the new normal of the protocols established due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Vi team members are finding creative ways to care for the physical, mental and spiritual health of their communities.

Vi, along with leading companies such as Amazon, CVS, Walgreens and more, has established partnerships with leading hospitality companies Hilton and Hyatt to provide much-needed job opportunities to workers who have experienced layoffs or been furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the second year in a row, Vi at Lakeside Village is pleased to announce that all of Vi’s communities, along with the Company’s corporate office, have been certified as a great workplace by Great Place to Work®.

Leading national developer, owner and operator of high-end continuing care retirement communities Vi has won the 2019 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award, honoring the “Top 25 'Best in Wellness' senior living communities in North America.

While moving is a stressful experience for most, it can be an even bigger hurdle for seniors looking to leave a home they’ve lived in for decades.

It’s 3 a.m. and Vi at Lakeside Village Pastry Chef Calvin Fritz is alone with his sugar, flour, eggs and butter. With no distractions, Fritz is able to focus on his pastry creations – and that’s the way he likes it.

Cedar plank salmon, Mediterranean shrimp and Tuscan chicken breast are a few of the top selling items at the new Café Biscotti at Vi at Lakeside Village. Since it opened in early December, the renovated café has been a welcome change for residents and employees.