JANUARY 2021
VISTE’s mission is to enable frail and elderly persons to remain
safely and independently in their own homes.
President's Message
Where Do You Find
Your Inspiration?
For many of us the holiday season is a time of joy-filled gatherings among family and friends, meals shared together around a table, and gifts exchanged under glittering lights. It is often a time of celebration, reflection, spiritual renewal, and aspirational commitments expressed in New Year’s resolutions. Like everything else this past year, this holiday season was different and many of the traditional...
Join Us February 6th!
Virtual VISTEBall 2021
By Steve Madden
At the beginning of each year, Lakeland is home to several signature events, but none more important to the elderly than VISTEBall. Since 2005, this “quasi-golf showcase meets carnival fun” has delighted attendees of all ages. Guests have enjoyed the unique fare from generous local restaurants, silent auction selections, the $10,000 long putt challenge, and of course...
Staff Spotlight
Welcome Kristen Waters
New Volunteer & Events Manager
Join us in extending a warm welcome to VISTE’s new Volunteer and Events Manager, Kristen Waters! Originally from Largo, Florida, Kristen has also lived in other locations, including Dublin, Ireland. Kristen joins the VISTE team with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including ten years in leadership management at Walt Disney parks and...
Development News
Lisa Marquette
Development Director
In this edition of VISTE’s quarterly newsletter, I’m excited to share the rollout of the new VISTE website. That sentence alone makes me very happy, as both of these forms of communication have been renewed and updated this past year. Why is communicating with you important to VISTE? Because YOU are the heart of everything we do! ...
Our New Website is Live!
Visit VISTE’s new website at viste.org!
Holiday Thank-You Notes from VISTE Clients
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed and volunteered during VISTE’s Holiday Appeal to benefit local seniors! Thanks to YOU we distributed 1,800 Thanksgiving Meals, 400 Holiday Personal Care Boxes (including special gifts for veterans), and 200 Christmas gift bags to your elderly friends and neighbors in need. We have received numerous thank-you cards from grateful clients.
More VISTEBall Info!
Purchase tickets to Virtual VISTEBall – only $25 per ticket – and invite your friends to participate!
Bid on great auction items the week before, and during, the event. You’ll need the “Givi” app to participate in the auction – instructions will be sent with your VISTEBall ticket receipt.  

Buy tickets for the Wheelbarrow of Cheer drawing!
Watch for frequent event updates on VISTE’s social media and website (viste.org)!
VISTE Partners
Thank You to our VISTEBall Signature Sponsors!
Thank You to our Corporate Cup Challenge Title Sponsor!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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