Enjoy Life at Vista West
Enjoy Life. Two simple words that mean so much. At Vista West, we’re all about embracing life’s adventures, no matter your age! We tailor our daily activities to suit your interests and supplement with exciting outings and trips that promote self-discovery, socializing, learning and, of course, loads of fun!
Upcoming Community Events
There’s something for everyone at Vista West! Check out these upcoming events for seniors happening in and around our 55+ community in Madison, Wisconsin.

May 6 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Join us for a free educational presentation with Monica Bruce and members of the UW-Madison Okonkwo Lab as they discuss memory, thinking and the healthy habits of “Super Agers.”

May 8 | 11 AM
Join us for a special Book Talk with Nancy Nye Hunt as she shares the inspiration behind her book, Aldo Leopold’s Shack: Nina’s Story. The book follows the Leopold family’s adventures as they restore a worn-out Wisconsin farm during the 1930s and ’40s—a heartfelt tale of resilience, nature and family.

May 21 | 2 - 3:30 PM
Step into Spring with an afternoon of discovery! Explore fresh flavors, learn from hands-on demos and talk with local experts about nature topics. Win cool prizes and tour our community to see why seniors love Vista West!

January 25 | 1:30 - 3 PM
Test your puzzling skills! Build your team of 3 – 6 people and join us for a family-friendly tournament! Teams will compete to see who can put together a 500-piece puzzle the fastest within 90 minutes.

September 9 | 1 - 2 PM
Join us for a delightful speaker series presented by Madison Master Gardeners where we dig into the secrets of composting and using compost in your backyard, turning your green space into a blooming paradise! RSVP by 9/7 to Jackie Hill at 608-820-1805 or jhill@capricommunities.com

January 10 | 10:30 AM
Have you ever wondered what the chances are that there is life elsewhere in our universe? Join us for a captivating Badger Talk about life in the universe with Zoe Todd.

Lifestyle Activity Calendars
Click below to see our monthly lifestyle activity calendars. Daily programs are customized and optional, allowing our 55+ Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents to choose the activities and events that interest them. There is always something exciting happening at Vista West senior community!
Enjoy Life Adventure Series
In addition to our daily lifestyle activities, Vista West senior community residents are invited to participate in Capri’s Enjoy Life Adventure Series. The Enjoy Life Adventure Series features special seasonal programming and activities organized by Capri that goes above and beyond what happens inside your building.
The Enjoy Life Adventure Series brings residents together from different Capri Communities and gives them the opportunity to participate in exciting outings built around our four elements: Adventure, Learning, Health & Wellness and Community. Residents push their boundaries and form new friendships through participation in out-of-the-ordinary recreation and leisure experiences. From bocce ball tournaments to trail hiking, boat cruises to hockey games and lots of fun in between, the Enjoy Life Adventure Series is a resident favorite with programing for everyone!
