Since Joe and Georgana Linneman opened the doors 51 years ago, MARI de VILLA has welcomed residents with pampering services and a warm family atmosphere. This month, the community debuted eight new luxury suites in the west wing, and president Fred Wiesehan says demand has been high. “Five of the eight suites have been reserved, […]

At MARI de VILLA, guests are always excitedly asking, What’s next?, says president Fred Wiesehan. The senior living community is in the midst of a five-year construction project, to be completed in 2014, that is geared toward amenities for the ever-changing senior lifestyle. “Guests have embraced the changes, and they get excited every time there […]

AMARI de VILLA resident recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a large group of family and friends in the new Waterford Room private party suite, overlooking the same sparkling lake her mother did 30 years ago. For more than 53 years, MARI de VILLA has put the needs of its guests first, and that has […]

When families ask Fred Wiesehan why MARI de VILLA is the best place for their loved one, he has a ready answer: “I tell them it’s as easy as one-two-three,” he explains. “No. 1 is the level of care and the respect that our guests receive. No. 2 is the fact that the ownership lives […]

MARI de VILLA guests always are on-the-go. With so many on-site amenities and transportation to some of the city’s best entertainment and recreational destinations, the retirement community allows its seniors to stay as active as they like. “Even after 53 years of offering all levels of care at this location in Town & Country, we […]

The 20-plus acre MARI de VILLA campus is bustling with change. Currently three years into a four-year renovation plan, a new batch of upgrades at the retirement community will be finished soon—and just in time for more expansion to begin. “MARI de VILLA opened in March 1960; and here it is, October 2013—in 53 years, […]

Bricked terraces overlooking a serene lake. French doors leading out onto a second-floor balcony. Private suites with high-end finishes. With expansion projects nearing completion this month, residents of MARI de VILLA can look forward to living in high style. “By using the best of materials and designs, the architecture and beauty will stand the test […]

Whether our Cardinals are in the playoffs, the Series, or it just wasn’t their year, most St. Louisans know that October means baseball, and if enthusiasm reaches a slightly higher ‘pitch’ at MARI de VILLA, it’s understandable. Baseball Hall-of- Famer Albert ‘Red’ Schoendienst is an integral part of the retirement community. “Red lives in one […]

As residents explore the campus of MARI de VILLA every day, it would be understandable if the theme song from Cheers began playing in their heads. “You walk in and everyone knows your name,” says president Fred Wiesehan. “It’s very important that our staff gets to know our guests and vice-versa—it creates a very comfortable, […]

When retirement beckons, it’s tempting to imagine a rewarding lifestyle where your days are finally your own, and your calendar is filled with things you love to do. Your plans might include moving to a retirement community, but before that chapter begins, there are decisions to be made—important stuff like What color granite in the […]