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Art in Academy Villas

 Art in Academy Villas

Art in Academy Villas can be seen everywhere in the Villas. It helps that art courses, sponsored by the Arizona Senior Academy,  are one of the many amenities available to Villas residents. Further, a number of Villas residents are excellent artists.   In fact, the work of three Academy Villas residents was recently highlighted in a slideshow of Academy Village Residents’ Art.  Photos of the art of these three residents are shown below.

Artists and Art in Academy Villas

Academy Villas Art

Joan Lundberg, a current resident of the Villas, composed this pastel portrait of a man that she met while in the middle east. Joan uses many different media in her work, and recently took a colored pencil course in Academy Village.

Deli Bloombergen, a long time resident of the Villas, created this wonderful piece of fabric art.  She designed and created many large and stunning fabric art pieces. And she was an active member of Academy Village’s fabric art group.

Art in Academy Villas

Roger Shepard created this interesting piece of Digital art, called “Pear Lady”.  He and his wife, Barbaranne, live in the Villas.  In addition to being an artist, Roger is a well-known photographer.  As can be seen, he is also adept at working with photos, such as he did here,  on the computer.

These three pieces of art were a part of an slideshow that highlights the many artists and their work in Academy Village. If you are interested in exploring the resident art program further, the slideshow may be seen here.

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Academy Villas Amenities 3: Social Activities

 Academy Villas Amenities 3: Social Activities

Academy Villas Amenities are designed to provide ways of staying physically and mentally active and socially involved.  Thus, this blog will discuss the third amenity–those that help residents stay socially involved. Research indicates that social interaction may be as important as physical activity for seniors.  A social lifestyle helps seniors maintain a sharp mind, increase feelings of happiness, and connect to the world around them.

Party Time

Academy Villas Party Time

Academy Villas Party Time

In addition to the afternoon beverage and cheese time, a number of parties are planned around holidays, residents’ birthdays, and other events.  These parties bring residents together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, sometimes with family, guests and residents from the village.

Meal Time

Of great interest to residents is meal time.  They love the excellent food.  But they also like to talk with others about current events, their children, books they have read, etc. They often talk about what they have learned at the various events sponsored by the Arizona Senior Academy.  Thus, it is a happy time for all residents.

Family and Friends

Academy Villas Friends and Family  Academy Villas Family and Friends

Friends and family are always welcome at Academy Villas.  Family members often attend special occasions such as birthdays and holiday parties.  Residents love to see the younger children in the Villas. Further, dogs often accompany  guests which garners an additional smile on the residents faces.  For example, in the first picture, some family members of residents are attending the Halloween Party at the villas.  And the second picture shows a resident and his daughter enjoying a quiet talk while viewing the spectacular Rincon mountains.

Village Activities

Academy Villas Social Activities
Academy Village sponsors many social activities to which the Villas Residents are invited.  These include the yearly Ladies’ Tea (above), Friday afternoon Wine and Cheese events, and Art Gallery openings.  Further, Villas residents are welcome to take various classes and workshops that involve working with others in the community.  For example, the art classes have involved many of the Villas residents in art activities with village residents, and many friendships ensue.  

All in all, the social activities abound in the Villas, helping residents maintain a positive outlook on life through having a lot of fun with others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Academy Villas is A Special Place to Live

Academy Villas: A Special Place Gerald (Chief) Garrison with two Great-Grandchildren

Academy Villas is A Special Place to Live

Many know that Academy Villas is a Special Place to Live. But this month, Gerald (Chief) Garrison’s family wrote a long letter in the Vail Voice, (July, 2017, p. 5) describing their Dad’s experience there. Chief Garrison was a long-time resident of Academy Villas. The family wrote a wonderful statement, and is included, in full,  below.

Academy Villas: Your Only Choice 

“Our father, Gerald (Chief) Garrison became a resident of Academy Villas in Dec 2010 shortly after they opened their doors.  He was fortunate to spend the last 6  1/2 years of his life at such a warm, caring, friendly and professional community. He loved playing cards with all of his friends.  Loved to eat the great meals that were prepared for the residents. 

He enjoyed socializing with anyone that visited and became the official “welcome wagon” of the “home” as he liked to call it.  If not for the excellent care he was given during his time there, we know he wouldn’t have been able to live to a rip age of 91 1/2 years! Sadly, he passed away in May, but he did it the way he wanted.  He was with his friends and “family” at the Academy until the end.

If you, a loved one, or a friend are looking for a place to call home in your final years, Academy Villas should be your only choice.  Words cannot express out gratitude for the excellent care he was given.

Thank you to the entire team.”

–The family of Chief Garrison

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