Assisted Living Blog

 “Run Away to the Circus” Step right up! On Thursday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m., our senior residents will be heading to the Ringling Summer Circus Spectacular for an unforgettable morning of entertainment. This exciting show features some of the finest circus artists from around the world, [read more]

 “Happy 250th America” Milestone Birthdays at Aravilla Sarasota We recently celebrated a very special milestone birthday at Aravilla! Our beloved resident, Addie, turned 101 years young. Surrounded by friends, staff, and fellow residents, she was showered with love, warm wishes, and plenty of smiles as we honored [read more]

 “Summer - Here We Come!” “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Friday, June 19th, we will be welcoming an ice cream truck to our assisted living community! Supplied by Myrtle's Sweet Treats, residents will be able to indulge in a variety of delicious [read more]

 “Happy Memorial Day” Honoring our veterans: A Memorial Day Tribute Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer — it is a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude. At Aravilla Senior Living, we recognize this day as a special opportunity to honor our residents who [read more]

 “April Showers, Bring May Flowers.” Outdoor Fun & Activities for Our Senior Residents! Spring is here, and we’re making the most of the beautiful weather! From picnics in the sunshine to our walking club and simply enjoying time outdoors, there’s something special about this season. Come by [read more]

 " “A wish for a kiss on St. Patrick’s Day! Catch a leprechaun but don’t let him run. Nay, kiss him right away!” — Richelle E. Goodrich” Outdoor Activities for Our Senior Residents! Our residents recently enjoyed a refreshing nature walk at Red Bug Slough Preserve, [read more]

 "Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises” - Charmaine J. Forde Our Seniors Celebrating LOVE! It’s the season of love, and here at Aravilla we are so excited for Valentine’s Day! We’ll be celebrating with delicious snacks, fun games, and [read more]

 "Now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. " Church Services for Our Seniors! Every Sunday, Aravilla Sarasota is blessed to offer not only virtual church but also in-person church outings for our residents. We transport residents to both Incarnation Church and [read more]

 "Tis the season to be jolly!" and "Happy Holidays and best wishes for a Happy New Year" Annual Resident Christmas Party! On Thursday, December 18th from 5pm-7pm our residents will be having their annual Resident Christmas party. They will be enjoying a huge Christmas Buffett style dinner [read more]

 Happy Thanksgiving, remember there is always room for pie! The past month our senior residents have decided to bring out their artistic side and take water painting classes from one of our residents Fred who is an artist himself. You can see his paintings hanging up in [read more]

Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer! Aravilla Sarasota Walking Club Starting Wednesday, October 3rd at 10:00am we are kicking off our seasonal walking club. Now that Florida weather is cooling down, we are excited to start our walking club back up on Wednesdays and Sundays at 10:00am. We look [read more]

Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer! Fun Facts about Fall: Fall is the best time for apple picking! Leaves change color as days get shorter which makes the green pigment fade! Pumpkins are a fruit not vegetable! Pumpkin spice doesn’t contain any pumpkin in it at all! [read more]

AUGUST IS LIKE THE SUNDAY OF SUMMER! Our senior residents be running away to the Ringling Summer Circus Spectacular on Thursday, August 7th at 11am. They will showcase some of the finest circus artist from around the world. We can’t wait to be thrilled by their [read more]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! One of our activity assistants, Frank has quite the talent when it comes to playing the drums. In his free time he will bring in his drums and accompany some of our entertainers. The residents love hearing him play and enjoy seeing the [read more]

HAPPY SUMMER! The Imagine School Choir was back again this year at Aravilla Sarasota and brought back their amazing voices to our senior community and uplifted our residents’ spirits. Many of the students speak more than one language which we experienced in the songs they sang. [read more]

HAPPY EASTER FROM ARAVILLA! As Easter approaches for residents at Aravilla Sarasota, we know how important it is that there are activities planned to give residents something to look forward to, participate in, and enjoy during the holiday season. We realize that Easter is a time for [read more]

THE MAGIC OF MUSIC! Goldie & others enjoy attending concerts & other musical events on our excursions. We regularly schedule trips to Jazz concerts, Music in the park at Phillipi creek & other local happenings to enjoy the talents of the many entertainers in the Sarasota area. [read more]

LET THE HOLIDAY SEASON INSPIRE KINDNESS ALL YEAR LONG! Festive folks out for a drive to see Christmas lights in and around Sarasota. The holiday season can be a time of magic, joy, and can bring back a sense of nostalgia. It can also trigger [read more]

HAPPY OKTOBERFEST! Mark in his Oktoberfest garb! It was a real Oktoberfest party last month at Aravilla. Residents enjoyed the Polka song stylings of Larry Breidenbach. We celebrated with puzzles, prizes & tasty Oktoberfest beer & cider, pretzels & bratwurst. Our monthly tea parties are [read more]

Celebrating the Art of Tea at Aravilla! New residents, Dorli & Bill, travel to jolly old England at our latest Tea Party. At Aravilla Sarasota, we hold “Tea Parties” every month. They aren’t literally tea parties, but instead are monthly themed events that typically correspond to [read more]

What's Cookin at Aravilla? Maggie, Jean, Fran, Emily, Bill, Phyllis, Darlene & Jeannette enjoy lunch out at El Toro Bravo. Whether we go out for lunch or have a tasty treat delivered, Aravilla knows how to serve our residents with style. We value the opportunity to [read more]