Assisted Living Newsletter April 2024
Irish Kisses & Shamrock Wishes! Betty Lois Vic Saint Patrick's Day, observed annually on March 17, is a global celebration of Irish culture. St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's biggest holiday. However, the clergyman it celebrates was not Irish. Maewyn Succat, as [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter March 2024
Love is in the Air at Aravilla! Barb and Charlie - Just getting started! Dot and Jake - Still going strong after 67 years! Our resident Sally, thanks our entertainer, Daniel Roseles, for a lovely Valentine’s Day Concert. Chuck & Anna-Making [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter February 2024
You've Got to have HE-ART! Goldie, Phyllis, Jean, Penny, Frank & Judith enjoy the art at the Sarasota Art Museum Holiday Happenings at Aravilla Sarasota At Aravilla, we know that eating together is a huge part of family tradition, and that’s why we plan and [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter December 2023
Eat, Drink & Be Merry at Aravilla Sarasota Mark your calendar for the big event of the season-The Annual Aravilla Holiday Party. This year’s party is scheduled for Thursday, December 21st from 5-7:30. We will be serving a fabulous array of food courses including appetizers, entrees & [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter November 2023
Oktoberfest at It's Best! Phyllis, Dori, Maggie, Jeanette, Alda, Fran, Penny, John & Jean at Grandpa’s Schnitzel On Fridays We Wear Read The concept behind the Red Shirt Friday movement is simple – wear a red shirt every Friday to show that you respect and [read more]
Robo-Gourmets
Our Foodie Bots Sizzle Up a Tasty Dining Experience We are delighted to announce the seamless integration of food robots into our culinary experience at Aravilla Sarasota. Our residents have warmly embraced the food robots, appreciating the efficiency they bring to meal delivery and the technological aspect. In fact, [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter October 2023
Let’s Have a Roaring “20s” Good Time A Guy & his Doll-Dori & John enjoyed the Roaring 20’s Party Team Aravilla-Mira, Emily, Marge, Sheral, Frank, Marge & Carol all dressed up for the party Last month’s Make-A-Wish Tea party’s theme was “Roaring 20’s". We [read more]
The Vital Role of Diet for Seniors
The Vital Role of Diet for Seniors Especially For Our Loved Ones with Memory Disorders As we journey through life, the choices we make in our diets impact not only our physical well-being but also our cognitive health, a significance that becomes even more pronounced as we age. [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter September 2023
Welcome to the Wild West! Entertainer Matt joins Jean, Phyllis, Betty & Cynthia for our Wild West Tea Party We’re taking our Make a Wish Tea party from Key West to The Wild West this month. Our party was so much fun! We began the festivities [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter August 2023
Every day should be a Key West Day! Emily, Charlie & Frank enjoy the Key West Party Destination: Key West! That was the theme of July’s Make-A-Wish Tea Party. Guests were served Margaritas, Key Lime pie & other tropical snacks. The activities team did a great [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter July 2023
Visit to the Museum! Dorie, John, Jean, Pam, Frank & Ellen at The Sarasota Art Museum show “A Beautiful Mess” “The best introduction to art is to stroll through a museum.” Last month our residents went on an excursion to The Sarasota Art Museum, an example [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter June 2023
A Night in Morocco Party! We had a great turn out for our monthly Make-a-Wish tea party. Last month’s theme was A Night in Morocco. Residents won prizes and had delectable Baklava and spicy Chai tea. Because of your generosity, we raised over $75 for the Make-A-Wish [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter May 2023
Don’t Worry, Be Happy! A great big thanks go out to the Tidewell clowns for visiting & putting a smile on everyone’s face. Below: Betty, Dale & Robert couldn't help smile when The Tidewell Clowns came to visit Every Bunny loves some Bunny! [read more]
Seniors Need to Stay Active
At any age, being physically active offers great support for brain health, managing weight, strengthening muscles and bones, and emotional wellbeing. Staying active can not only increase our ‘life-span’ but expand our ‘health-span’. As we age, regular physical activity is one of the most important tools we can utilize [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter April 2023
St. Pat's Party Last month we hosted a St. Pat Make-A-Wish tea party. Guinness & green was the theme & everyone followed suit. The grand finale was an Irish Happy Hour. Everyone had a grand old time, won prizes & wore their best green. Sally & [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter March 2023
Selby Gardens - The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature John, Betty, Dori, Jean, Joyce, Frank, Marge & Wes had a private VIP tour of Selby Gardens experiencing an amazing display incorporating the beauty in nature inspired by the creations of Tiffany throughout the grounds. Luncheon on [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter February 2023
Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We have a special day planned for you this year. The party begins at 1:30 pm with a visit from our local car enthusiasts from The Antique Auto Club of America. You may visit & check out these [read more]
Assisted Living January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year 2023 Our residents all agree that Aravilla knows how to throw a party & our New Year’s party was no exception. We started out with an exceptional array of appetizers & desserts & of course, we imbibed on some refreshing new year cocktails. Our entertainer [read more]
Assisted Living November Newsletter
Grateful, Thankful & Blessed Grateful living directs us toward what matters, what is meaningful, and what will make a difference in the hearts of those with whom we are navigating this lifetime. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve our residents at Aravilla Assisted Living. This [read more]
Assisted Living Newsletter October 2022
Rocktober is Here! We can really throw a Rockin’ party! Our residents know when 4 o’clock rolls around, it’s Happy Hour at Aravilla. Every day we offer some of the finest musical talent from around the Sarasota area. Our guests can imbibe in a glass of wine or [read more]
Assisted Living – September 2022 Newsletter
Music is the Medicine of the Mind! Simply put: Music is powerful “medicine.” It holds the power to reduce stress, improve symptoms of depression, and enhance productivity, among others—and, ultimately, improve a person's quality of life. ... For seniors who have age-related memory issues—or even dementia—music has the [read more]
Assisted Living – August 2022 Newsletter
Let's Cruise into August All aboard the S.S. Aravilla this month for a virtual cruise through tropical locales. Our first show features Hawaii with ukulele master, Pesi, who will be performing on Friday, August 5. Our next stop is Key West with Paul & friend on Thursday, August [read more]
Assisted Living – July 2022 Newsletter
Summertime & the Livin’ is Easy We all screamed for Ice Cream at last month’s Ice Cream Social. We were able to choose from a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings to create the perfect summer treat. Your generous donations for Make-A-Wish Foundations totaled $180.00! Ross, Stella, [read more]
Seniors and Dehydration
Why Dehydration is a Serious Health Concern for Seniors Many seniors do not drink adequate amounts of fluids during the day, leading to dehydration, which is harmful and can have serious consequences. Our bodies need water to regulate temperature, maintain blood pressure and eliminate toxins and waste. Even mild [read more]