Everyone at Bay Oaks benefits from the exceptional food served by our three professional chefs – but sometimes, it is the simple homebaked goods that really make a meal. This morning’s breakfast featured special culinary gift from Bay Oaks friend Nancy Williams – homemade marmalade of local calomondin trees! Calomondins are small citrus fruits that grow all [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Today’s Special: Homemade Calomondin Marmalade
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Day Trip to the Biscayne Nature Center
Posted in Resident Activity Corner on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Perfect weather. Perfect outing. Perfect day. Today, Bay Oaks residents visited the Majory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, a non-profit environmental education center in Crandon Park, Key Biscayne. After a picnic lunch in the shaded courtyard, we walked along nature paths, visited the beachfront, enjoyed art in the gallery and had a hands-on introduction to [...]
A Little Seed All Grown Up!
Posted in General Update on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
There have been many stewards of Bay Oaks over the last 65 years. All professional women, all dedicated to providing unequaled care for Miami’s seniors without regard of their financial standing. When Bay Oaks’ President Kathryn Kassner joined the board, more than 15 years ago, the grounds were suffering – but with the help of [...]
A Sunday of Romantic Music, Sweet Treats and Entertainment
Posted in Parties, Resident Activity Corner, Volunteers on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Ever since the merry group of revelers first came to Bay Oaks to spread cheer with live music and stories for the Holidays, Bay Oaks residents have been eager for an encore and this Sunday, ‘Afternoon Tea & Classics’ did not disappoint. Valentina, Juan Diego, Fernanda and other brought their guitars and voices ready to [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! A Poem by Bertha Fisher
Posted in Poetry on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Valentine’s Day, a poem by Bertha Fisher A Day To Express Our Heartfelt Love, For Our Fellow Human Beings And God In Heaven Above, An Appreciation For Every Kindness That Came Our Way, A Special Day To Celebrate Called Valentine’s Day.
