Written by Natassa Zervopoulos, Venterra’s Financial Systems Training & Support Manager So it seems seven is NOT my lucky number! The day I became a smoker As the expression goes, “When in Rome…”  While travelling throughout Europe in 2005, my story as a smoker began.  It was cool, it was sexy, it was very “European” and it was my newest addiction (chocolate being the other).I “couldn’t” quit!For any smokers or

On Saturday, December 8th Michael Martinez (Salado Springs Maintenance Manager), Michael Garcia (French Place Maintenance Manager) and Sammy Rogue (Signature Ridge Make Ready) all participated in the Gladiator Rock’n Run in San Antonio. It was a 6K race with 17 obstacles including a mud pit, 30 feet of monkey bars, pitch black trenches, an icy waist deep polar plunge, a 14 foot rope climb, a fire jump, and much more! The action packed race benefited a

Venterra believes in keeping our pets in great shape too! Several of our communities offer Bark Parks which allow our pets to excercise & play with other pets in the community. West End Lodge, one of our communities in Beaumont, Texas was featured on KFDM Channel 6 News on Amy’s Pet Connection Segment on how we encourage our residents to keep their pets fit. Check out the video!

We are excited about a contest that will begin in 2013 that encourages employees to make smart long-term decisions that will improve their mental and physical health and encourage people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives outside of work. In doing so, our employees are better able to achieve their fullest potential and in turn, drive success within Venterra. Some of the key activities we are trying to encourage include eating better, weight reduction,