Bay Oaks sometimes feels like a wildlife sanctuary. We are home to a nationally recognized Butterfly Garden, several local birds and squirrels, many indigenous plants, including Florida fruit trees. This morning, we discovered a new critter in our midst: the Io Moth Caterpillar. Over at the Summer House, Bay Oaks’ Activities Building, we found these [...]
Archive for January, 2012
New Wildlife at Bay Oaks ~ Io!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 30, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Monday Shopping Trip ~ Senior Discount Day!
Posted in Resident Activity Corner on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Bay Oaks residents love a bargain! So Monday, Senior Discount Day at the Salvation Army Family Store, is a popular day for shopping. You’ll never know what treasures you’ll find. From clothes to art, a new vase or a book you have been waiting to read. Either way, it’s a fun trip. Cheers to all of [...]
Bay Oaks Billiards on Thursdays
Posted in Resident Activity Corner on January 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Every day at Bay Oaks, residents are encouraged to try new things and participate in fun, challenging activities – from ‘Trivia Tuesdays’ to Busy Bee Strength Training, from Yoga to Chair Dancing. This week, we have added Billiards to the mix – Free lessons on Thursday afternoons! Carmelo Cruz, staff member and lifelong pool player, [...]
The Greatest Show on Earth! Bay Oaks Goes to the Circus
Posted in Uncategorized on January 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Today, we were off to the matinee show of Ringling Brothers Circus Downtown. It was great fun and we are grateful to the AAA for giving us discount and front-row seats! Here are some pictures as we got ready for the show: Dr. Gaines loved the acrobats, Mrs. Wilson loved the “beautiful” and “amazing” elephants and Mr. [...]
Happy Birthday, Edna & Morton, Sharon & Mike!
Posted in Parties on January 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
January 10th is a big day here at Bay Oaks- we’re celebrating the birthdays of two residents AND two staff members. Our best birthday wishes to Morton & Edna (with Sophie the dog in the photo) and Sharon and Mike, too. We’ll celebrate with music, birthday cakes and, brought to us by Chef Lamonte, these [...]
The Bay Walk
Posted in Resident Activity Corner on January 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Every day of the year, weather permitting, residents enjoy walking the block down to Biscayne Bay and taking in the breeze, watching the birds, the sunset, the other people who may walk by. Today, the residents who chose to go were accompanied by staff member Yadaris Cruz, who took these pictures:
