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16A June/July 2021 COMMUNITY FOCUS

The arts at Aviva: Overcoming isolation

By Gayle Guynup | This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
ver the past year, the pandem- “Our Federation understands the Director of Campus Life Enrichment Anchin/Benderson
ic has had a debilitating effect importance of providing opportunities & Volunteers, because of Covid re- These one-hour, outdoor concerts
Oon seniors all over the country, for Aviva residents to attend quality strictions, it has been very isolating for will be held monthly through August
especially those in congregant living programs in a safe, outdoor and so- Aviva residents to be unable to share on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Performing
facilities. At Aviva Senior Living, one cially distant environment,” said Fed- these cultural experiences. “Even groups will include different musical
side effect of the social isolation re- eration Chief Operating Officer Kim watching programming on our in- genres as well as theater and dance.
quired to help curb the pandemic was Adler. “We appreciate the creativity house television station, as wonder- Outdoor concerts are open to the pub-
that all of the stimulating programming and effort that Aviva staff and leader- ful as that is, is not the same thing as lic. In case of inclement weather, the
that is such an integral part of the Aviva ship have taken to keep their residents, getting together with people you care second-floor dining center will be used.
lifestyle was no longer allowed. some of our most vulnerable constitu- about to share these experiences,” she Piano Performances
Until now. ents, engaged throughout the pandem- said. “Many of our residents have been Kobernick House
Thanks to a grant from The Jew- ic. Aviva’s new performing arts series longtime arts supporters before mov- These concerts will be held on two
ish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, will help to address issues of isolation ing to Aviva,” she added. “The arts are Sunday afternoons a month from June
and loneliness, and part of who they are, and it is important through August at 2:00 p.m. in the ro-
will hopefully bring that they do not lose that connection. tunda.
new people to its “Whether the events are held in Anchin/Benderson
campus.” our beautiful theater – socially dis- These concerts will be held on two
“Aviva once tanced, of course – or outside, where Sunday afternoons a month from June
again cherishes the they can enjoy the fresh air and beau- through August at 2:00 p.m. on second
wonderful partner- tiful surroundings in addition to the or third floor.
ship with The Jew- performances, it is very important for Poolside Pops
ish Federation of our residents to know that they are not Kobernick House
Sarasota-Manatee,” alone.” These casual events will be held
said Aviva CEO Among the scheduled performan- bi-monthly through July on Mondays
Jay Solomon. “The ces are: at 3:30 p.m.
grant which they Porte-Cochere Performances Aviva Classical Music Series
so generously pro- Kobernick House Kobernick House Porte-Cochere
vided has enabled These one-hour, outdoor concerts will or Kretzmer Center
our community to be held twice a month through August Four outstanding evening performanc-
provide so many on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Performing es will be held once a month through
life-enrichment pro- groups will include different musical August on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Seat-
grams. The musical genres as well as theater and dance. ing will be limited to 100 guests due
program provides Performances are open to the commu- to social-distancing requirements. The
Aviva residents enjoyed a performance of Fiddler on the Roof our residents with nity. In case of inclement weather, the community is invited to attend.
Aviva is reintroducing its arts pro- the ability to continue to enjoy so many Kretzmer Center will be used.
grams. Specific programs have been of the marvelous cultural programs
created for audiences in Independent that are such an integral part of life in “These we honor”
Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Sarasota.”
and Rehab, in different campus venues. According to Maria Leonardo, Your Tributes
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