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For many seniors living alone or dealing with various health issues associated with aging this question can be difficult to answer. They may not feel able to do the things they once loved to do or lack the ability to travel to large social gatherings or activities. At Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life our […]

As a senior making healthy choices can be difficult, frustrating, and at times simply confusing. To make matters worse hundreds of seniors in the Sarasota area are being forced to make these decisions completely on their own. At Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life we believe that helping our community’s seniors starts by providing them […]

It’s true. Active and engaged seniors live richer, healthier and more satisfied lives. That’s why Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life offers an exciting assortment of activities, events and programs to make sure there’s always something fun to do – whenever you’re ready to do it. From exercise and cooking classes to special trips, happy […]

How do you make it feel like the holidays in sunny Florida? You celebrate them with great friends, loving family, and an incredible place to call home! Here at Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life, the holiday season is a great way to come together as a community and share our traditions with one […]

A Special Chanukah Message from Jay Solomon, CEO, and Rabbi Anne Feibelma. On behalf of the entire community here at Aviva we want to wish you an incredibly warm and happy Chanukah, New Year, and holiday season. This time of year is always a special opportunity to reflect, to come together, and to celebrate. As […]

Hurricane Irma Update from Jay Solomon, CEO Monday, Sept. 11. Good afternoon, family and friends. It is with extreme pleasure that I write to you from Aviva’s campus. I can report as of this afternoon that our campus is safe and returning to a sense of normalcy after being buffeted by Hurricane Irma last night. […]

Hurricane Irma Update from Jay Solomon, CEO Sunday, Sept. 10 Good morning friends and family from still the sunshine state! As Sarasota and Manatee county prepares for the approaching storm to make landfall this afternoon, I wanted to provide you all an update directly from campus. As always please remember that the safety of our residents […]

Hurricane Irma Emergency Preparedness Update from Jay Solomon, CEO Friends, as all eyes turn to South Florida I want to update you on preparedness plans here at Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life. While the precise path of this storm cannot be predicted, we are taking every precaution. Please be assured that the safety and […]

Jewish Life at Aviva: Living Our Legacy by Rabbi Emerita Barbara Aiello Interfaith Grandkids and Crayola Crayons “Rabbi, I have to ask you something and it’s very personal,” said Ann as she wagged her finger in the typical “don’t tell,” motion.  At the time of her question Ann was a relative newcomer on the Aviva campus, […]