Our Meet the Residents Series
Get a glimpse inside our community through those who know it best: our residents. Our Meet the Residents series highlights the distinctive stories of those who call Vi home and a chance to take a peek inside the lives of the people you could one day call “neighbor.”
All articles
Around Vi at Lakeside Village, resident Peter Ryland is known as “The Kayak Guy”
Peter Ryland chose the Life Plan Community because of its location on the lake and proximity to nature—and takes every opportunity to enjoy it.
Lifestyle Director Tamara Sawicz
When asked to describe her job as lifestyle director at Vi at Lakeside Village in Lantana, Florida, Tamara Sawicz said, “It’s constant action!” But, of course, that’s why she loves it.
Positively Presidential: The Vi at Lakeside Village Past Presidents Club
New residents always get a warm welcome from the Past Presidents Club. Simple gestures to welcome to neighbors have lasting impact. Learn more today!
Linda Spitzer brings storytelling skills
to Vi at Lakeside Village
Holding the attention of a room isn’t easy for the most skilled public speaker, but as a professional storyteller, it’s what Linda Spitzer has been trained to do.
For resident Leonard Nadel, a warm
welcome gives new life to a longtime love
Leonard Nadel has taken his life-long passion for theatre and playwriting and started an active theater group in the community that feels like home: The Vi Players.
Spreading good deeds through beads
Every week at Vi at Lakeside Village, resident Harriet Silverman’s is joined by her neighbors, all eager to learn in her beadmaking class.