Assisted Living Blog

 "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]

The Sound of Music The Imagine School Concert Big thanks go out to The Imagine School Choir as they brought a harmonious chorus of voices that brought joy & uplifted spirits like nothing else. They enhanced our day & raised our spirits. The Imagine School Choir [read more]

Ladies Who Love to Lunch! Jeanette, Jean, Phyllis, Ellen, Penny, Fran & Maggie enjoy a Mexican Lunch at Plaza Mexico People of any age are happier, healthier, and more fulfilled when physically, mentally, and socially active. This is particularly true for seniors. The harsh reality [read more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]