Events, Activities & Clubs
- By Lois Mallory -
Description:
The UVTO Library Committee has sixteen members, each serving for two years with half of the committee changing every year. Some of the members have librarian backgrounds but most are simply book lovers who want to volunteer. New members are selected by the Library Committee every November from residents who have shown interest by their application to become a member. The Committee’s officers are: chair, Lee Gibbons; vice-chair, Margaret Coe; and secretary/treasurer, Jean Young. The Committee meets every other month on the third Friday.
Purpose:
The overall purpose of the Library Committee is to maintain orderly and...
Fun, games, enlightenment, entertainment. For participation and observation, these are the pleasures provided by the UVTO Activities Department. Did you know that the majority of on-campus programs and the excursions beyond the gates are the result of resident suggestions? With the broad range of interests among our people, the resources of southern California can be explored and made available to those who crave...well, the Committee Procedures define the task this way: "To recommend to the Activities Director a wide variety of social, creative, athletic and cultural activities for the residents of University Village."
Understanding that the Activities Director and her staff...
First impressions are lasting impressions, and the Hospitality Committee uses early visits with new residents to offer a warm welcome, lots of information and some practical support as new residents move into University Village.
On moving day, a committee member leaves a map of University Village, a Welcome to Our Community card and a Hospitality calling card. A phone call follows, then a visit in which the new resident receives a Hospitality bag overflowing with information about UV communication and services, the library and the store; opportunities at Cal Lutheran University; and contacts for
resources in Thousand Oaks and the surrounding area....
Not a committee, but a group open to all the men of University Village, the Men's Club invites all residents (including the ladies) to their twice-monthly morning programs in Catalina Hall. On the second and fourth Mondays each month, a light buffet at 8:45 precedes the 9:00 meeting, speaker and questions – the program ends promptly at 10.
Initiated in 2007 by John Bardgette, Gene Motte and Blaine Shull, the first meeting boasted attendance of eighteen gentlemen. On February 25, when UVTO's own John Shields told the Trader Joe's and other retailing stories, one audience count tallied 155 men and women....
- by Marty Mortensen -
An advantage of each interest group at University Village is the potential for making new friends. So it is with the "Needle Crafters," a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Crafts Room, with the common bond of working on various projects that call for needles.
Some of the women – men are welcome, but so far none have ventured forth – are working on projects started years ago, for which they found no time to complete until now. Others knit just to participate in the interesting conversations that are never...
- by David Remar -
Many people were not happy with the Super Bowl results – especially Cardinal fans who seem to be the majority.
But most people were delighted with the Super Bowl Party. Watching the game on the big screen in Catalina Hall was almost better than being there. Cheering and yelling during exciting plays with your friends was much more fun than watching the game alone in your living room.
The football decorations, snack foods, beer, sodas, ice cream sundaes, football pool and commercial contest helped make this event one of the best we have had. Having a “tail...
- by Pete Reinisch -
I have enjoyed the excursions at UVTO because of the variety that is offered, the door to door transportation, the excellent docents, delicious lunches, and access to places normally available to individuals. The prices charged are less than similar trips available in the area. The selection of plays, musicals, concerts and lectures couldn't be better.
In house entertainment has been a delight. No reservations required and just a step away.
- by Bea Breakstone -
Exercising and keeping fit has always been an important part of my life. I am so pleased that University Village offers its residents a wonderful assortment of fitness programs to fill everyone’s needs. I attend as many classes as time permits. I particularly enjoy Gentle Yoga, Water Aerobics, Tai Chi and FiftyPlus Fitness. The object is to have fun while attaining your goals and our instructors make sure we do.
The benefits are enormous. Since coming to University Village, I have found that my balance, flexibility and feeling of well-being have greatly improved. I find that...
- by Nick Minick -
Who’s afraid of Dostoevsky? Not the 13 members of the Literary Club who are meeting each Monday from 10:00 am to Noon for a 15-week exploration of the rich, complex world of ideas in The Brothers Karamazov. As we marvel at the book’s fascinating characters and concepts, we discuss, dissect, argue, clarify, elaborate, and often just scratch our heads in wonder while we help each other to more deeply understand and appreciate this author’s last and perhaps greatest masterpiece.