Holidays at Aravilla

memory care resident celebratingWe had a busy holiday season at Aravilla Sarasota. The month started off by going out to see the Christmas lights displayed around town. On the Tour of Lights, we admired the incredibly decorated neighborhoods complete with fake snow and a Candyland-themed house as we sang Christmas Carols on the bus. This month we also gathered with hot chocolate and marshmallows to watch holiday movies. The Resident Holiday Party gave our residents a chance to mingle while enjoying live music with Joey. We served many tasty desserts such as brownies and cheesecake. As
always, Santa came to our party along with the beautiful Mrs. Clause. On Christmas day, all the residents received gifts. Some got cozy, fuzzy holiday socks, others got bracelets, great smelling cologne and yummy chocolates. To kick off our fabulous new year, the residents were feted with champagne and a Noon Year’s Eve countdown to 2025! We are looking forward to a healthy, wonderful 2025 at our memory care community Aravilla Sarasota!

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Joanne with Mr. & Mrs. Clause

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Forget Me Not Ministries

Aravilla Sarasota memory care Christmas service

Every Tuesday at 11am, our residents welcome the church service provided by Forget Me Not Ministries, a long-standing partner in our Memory Care community. Forget Me Not Ministries is dedicated to making God’s love accessible and inclusive for all individuals regardless of their station in life. Forget Me Not Ministries brings the word of God to those who are unable to attend a regular church service. They offer up onsite church service here at Aravilla every week. They also come prepared with lots of hugs and smiles for our residents. Our Candlelight Christmas Service was beautiful. The residents enjoyed the service and sang a few songs along with the members of the Ministry. We are so thankful for your dedication and for the love and guidance that you share with all of us here at Aravilla.

resident with lit candle
senior residents participating in the service hands folded in prayer

Gorgeous Hair

senior resident getting her hair doneMore gorgeous hair in 2025! Our wonderful hairdresser, Diane has been with us since 2016. She offers men’s and women’s haircuts, colors, perms, sets, and styles. If you have a special event or are just looking to pamper yourself, we invite everyone to stop by her salon for an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome, too.

January Fun!

Lunch Bunch
Week 1 Olive Garden
Week 2 Firehouse
Week 3 Demetrios
Week 4 Culvers

Forget Me Not Ministries
Tuesdays at 11 am

Bingo Blast
Fridays 3 pm

January Birthday Party
January 25th at 2 pm
Atrium

Check our monthly Memory Care Community Calendar and see what’s all planned for January!

Have you explored our website yet? Learn more about all our Aravilla senior communities, find upcoming public events and support groups, as well as our monthly resident activities calendar. You will also find local and national senior living resources, and be sure to browse the photo galleries and videos of all the fun we have here at Aravilla Sarasota!