Head off to the races at Gulf Coast Village's May 2 celebration

CAPE CORAL, Fla. - April 19, 2024 - PRLog -- Grab your fancy hats, sip a mint julep and prepare for the big race as Gulf Coast Village celebrates the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, May 2.

Attendees are invited to join current residents for a Kentucky Derby themed party, which will begin at 11 a.m. in Gulf Coast Village's auditorium, located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral. The event will feature games, including horse races, prizes and a traditional southern lunch featuring pulled pork, coleslaw, mint juleps and pecan pie. Following the Derby Day festivities and lunch, group tours to see Gulf Coast Village's model apartments will be offered.

"We are always eager to invite prospective residents through our doors to see how fun and engaging senior living can be," said Sherrie Saidon, lifestyles coordinator at Gulf Coast Village. "Mixing the opportunity to learn with a festive celebration gives local seniors the chance to experience a day in the life of a Gulf Coast Village resident and offers them a look into their future."

Gulf Coast Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Cape Coral, is part of a group of senior living options sponsored by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS). As a CCRC, Gulf Coast Village provides older adults with all levels of senior living at its campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by April 25. To RSVP, please call 239-341-6216 or visit GulfCoastVillage.org/event/derby-day-delight-5-2-24/.

About Gulf Coast Village

Founded in 1989, Gulf Coast Village is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Cape Coral, Florida. Residents enjoy active living in an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on living well. The community also offers the security of knowing there is a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing, home health, rehabilitation services and Senior Choice at Home, a continuing care at home program. Gulf Coast Village is located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33991. For more information, call 239-772-1333 or visit GulfCoastVillage.org (http://www.gulfcoastvillage.com/).