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Meet the Residents

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.”
Noriko Marshik, Vi at La Jolla Village resident and tai chi instructor

Embracing the Journey: Tai Chi with Noriko

After discovering a love of Tai Chi through Vi at La Jolla Village, Noriko Marshik now offers her own classes for fellow residents.

Vi at La Jolla Village Brain Vitality Studio.

Residents Exercise Cognitive Health at the Brain Vitality Studio

Vi at La Jolla Village's Brain Vitality Studio offers residents innovative 'exergaming' workouts to enhance cognitive health, memory, and balance in a fun and engaging environment.
Lifelong microbiologist turns to blogging

Lifelong microbiologist turns to blogging

An adjunct professor at both UCSD and San Diego State University, Dr. Schaechter also runs the premier microbiology blog on the Internet: Small Things Considered.
Vi at La Jolla Village walking club.

Residents Explore San Diego in Weekly Walking Group

Residents discover San Diego’s scenic trails, beaches, and cultural sites through a weekly walking group, offering light exercise and connection with neighbors.
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Vi residents have the freedom to shape their own retirement experience by contributing directly to lifestyle offerings. Learn more about our communities' activities led by passionate residents.
For resident Rosemary Straley, retirement means making a difference

For resident Rosemary Straley,
retirement means making a difference

Purpose-driven life her entire life, Rosemary Straley shares, “…the extraordinary thing about retirement is that I finally have more time to give back and be involved.”
Quelda Wilson: keeping neighbors connected

Quelda Wilson: keeping neighbors connected

Vi at La Jolla Village residents are staying connected to family, friends and each other with help from Dr. Quelda Wilson and her passion for teaching.
Making Time for Face Time with Friends at Vi at La Jolla Village

Making time for Face Time with friends at Vi at La Jolla Village

As social distance orders rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple® products enthusiast Quelda Wilson taught fellow residents how to use group calling to stay connected.

Lu and Georgina Sham: dancing through life

Lu and Georgina Sham: dancing through life

Georgina and Lu Sham danced their way across the globe, and now find time today to organize dance festivals across California.