Experience meaningful living.
PEP (People Energized through Purpose) is Fairview’s award-winning program for residents who want to enrich their lives through meaningful, interesting, and productive programs. Involvement in PEP illustrates what Psalm 92:14 states: "They will produce fruit and remain vital and green."
PEP began as a concept in 1992 through the vision of Wes Ringdahl. John and Fran Dischinger turned that vision into reality when they implemented the first division of PEP in 1993.
From that simple beginning, PEP has grown to over 20 divisions – all created out of the interests, creativity, and desires of its members. In 1998, PEP earned the prestigious award for innovative programs from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).
Today, PEP members include both Fairview residents and community members, who work in partnership with Fairview administration and the external community. Too many programs end up "doing for seniors" rather than providing an opportunity for seniors to "do for others."With PEP, the members have the vision for the program and so are inspired to create divisions that are meaningful to them.