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During the day, the Ocean Village and surrounding ogy, the nesting process, sea turtles that nest in the area, uneven surfaces, rocks, shells, and seaweed.
beaches are filled with sunbathers. But at night, wild the threats they encounter, and what we can do to help. 4. Prepare and dress accordingly. The program will
Florida sea turtles weighing hundreds of pounds lumber During the informational talk, staff is out patrolling take place outdoors on the beach, rain or shine, with
out of the sea and onto the sands in an ancient ritual to the beach for nesting loggerhead sea turtles. If a scout possible exposure to biting or stinging insects. Please
lay their eggs. Here’s how to experience it. on the beach identifies a Loggerhead turtle in the ap- apply insect repellent at your vehicle before your group
A Turtle Walk is a unique program that allows visitors propriate stage of nesting, the group will then go to that gets on the beach.
to learn about and observe the nesting and egg-laying location to watch her lay eggs. Of course, there is no Tickets can be purchased by going to the link below.:
process of sea turtles. Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) guarantee that the group will encounter a nesting fe- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eais-2021-sea-turtle-
is hosting the 2021 Sea Turtle Walks in July. The staff at male each night. It is all up to Mother Nature and the re- walks-tickets-89327732653
EAI specializes in sea turtle research and works under spective sea turtle to cooperate. If a turtle has not been EAI’s 2021 Sea Turtle Walks
a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spotted by 11 PM, the program will end. Join our expert biologists for an educational seminar
Marine Turtle Permit. The cost is $20 per person. All proceeds are used to- about sea turtles and enjoy the chance to observe a fe-
This is a great way for you to engage in conservation ward sea turtle conservation. male sea turtle lay her eggs!
efforts and learn more about sea turtle biology. This is Before registering, please consider the following: www.eventbrite.com
a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to learn under 1. Children must be 6 years or older to participate.
the direction of EAI experts to ensure the safety of the 2. Absolutely no white lights, flash photography, or
sea turtles and to expand your knowledge about these cell phones are allowed on the beach during the walk.
amazing creatures. This is very important when protecting the sea turtles!
The evening starts promptly at 9 PM with an educa- 3. You must be in good physical condition and able
tional presentation given by an EAI biologist that lasts to walk approximately 1 mile on the beach to see the
about 45-60 minutes. You’ll learn about sea turtle biol- turtles. There is a potential for tough terrain including
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Thursday, July 1 Monday, July 5

•Pickleball Round Robin - All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6 •Pickleball Round Robin - All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6
•Water Aerobics 9 AM Main Pool •Sit-N-Fit 9 AM Aruba East
•Advanced Sit-N-Fit 9 AM Aruba East •Water Aerobics 9 AM Main Pool
•Acrylic Painting 10 AM Cayman •AWOL Shuffleboard 10 AM Shuffleboard Courts 1&2
•Get Creative with Crochet 11 AM Aruba West •Bridge 12:30 PM Cayman
•Mahjong 1 PM Aruba East & Card Room

Friday, July 2 Tuesday, July 6

•Sit-N-Fit 9AM Aruba East •Pickleball Round Robin - All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6
•Advanced Sit-N-Fit 9 AM Aruba East
•Water Aerobics 9 AM Main Pool •Water Aerobics 9 AM Main Pool
•Open Table Games 1 PM Cayman
•Creative Crafting 10AM Cayman
•OV Bingo 1 PM Card Room
Saturday, July 3

•Pickleball Round Robin - All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6 Wednesday, July 7
•Sculpt-It Saturday 10 AM Aruba East •Pickleball Round Robin-All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6
•Live Music featuring Julie & Marissa 12 pm Main Pool •Cardio Drumming 9 AM Aruba East
•Open Table Games 1 PM OVC •Water Aerobics 9 AM Main Pool
•Open Ping Pong 6 PM OVC
•Bodyweight Wednesday 10 AM Aruba East
•AWOL Bocce 10 AM Bocce Courts A&B
Sunday, July 4 •Mahjong 1 PM Aruba East

•Pickleball Round Robin - All Skill Levels 8 AM Courts 3-6 •Worship Wed. with Marissa 1 PM Cayman & Facebook Live
•4th of July Celebration 12 PM Main Pool •AWOL Game Night 6PM Aruba East
•Mahjong 1 PM Aruba East