Flu Vaccinations

The Innovative Nursing and Towers Home Health Care is administering vaccinations at Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary, this Friday, October 1st, 2010 from 9:30 am to 12:00 am.

The following vaccinations are being offered:

Flu Vaccine – FREE with Medicare Card (card must be present) or $30.00 per Immunization (ages 3 & up)
Pneumonia Vaccine – $52.00 per Immunization
Tetanus Vaccine – $45.00 per Immunization

There are various forms of accepted payment methods – cash, Visa credit card, or Mastercard credit card.

No Medicare HMO’s or private insurance accepted.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For any questions about the 2010 Vaccination day or anything else regarding Orlando’s senior living facility, call Oakmonte Village at 407-732-5800.

Oakmonte Village and Seminole County Public Schools

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary is beginning a partnership with Seminole County Public Schools through the D÷v÷dends School Volunteer Program. On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, a dividend volunteer orientation will be held at Oakmonte Village from 1:00-2:00 pm to educate potential volunteers on the different opportunities being provided by Seminole County Public Schools. If interested in becoming a volunteer and to learn more about the dividend program, please sign up prior to the orientation at the receptionist desk.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary is a new 25-acre luxury senior living community in the heart of prestigious Lake Mary, Florida. Ideally located for ease and convenience, Oakmonte Village is within easy reach of many local Orlando amenities such as parks, walking trails, lakes, and more.

Oakmonte Village offers resort style living and freedom from home maintenance.  Residents at Oakmonte enjoy amenities such as card and game rooms, fitness center, movie theatre, on-site banking, gift shop, pharmacy, outdoor swimming pool, full-service concierge and a diverse array of culturally rich programming.  Oakmonte’s active lifestyle is supported by concierge physician services, rehabilitative and home care services as well as a continuum of care through our soon-to-open assisted living and memory care community.  All without any entrance fees.

To schedule your tour and five-star dining experience please contact us at 407-732-5800.

2nd Annual Top ALF Chef Charity Event

On October 21st from 3 pm to 5 pm, you will have your chance to sample an array of appetizers and entrees and VOTE on the best assisted living facility chef at the 2nd Annual Top ALF Chef Charity Event! Located at the Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, you’re sure to have a fantastic time.

This charity event’s proceeds benefit The Jewish Pavilion. The purpose of this organization is to “enhance the quality of life of our elders in long term care by strengthening their connection to the community.”

The guest judges include:
Heather McPherson – Orlando Sentinel Food Editor and Restaurant Critic
Doc & Grace – Morning show personalities from K92 FM
Danny Treanor – Central Florida News 13 Meteorologist
Earl K. Wood – Orange County Tax Collector
Harriet Lake – Philanthropist

Pre-purchased tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased from any participating community, Arden Courts, or The Jewish Pavilion.
You can also purchase tickets for $20.00 at the door.

The participating communities are Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary, Chambrel Island Lake Brookedale Senior Living, Emeritus at Tuskawilla and The Heritage at Lake Forest.
Arden Courts, Alzheimer’s Assisted Living is located at 1057 Willa Springs Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708.

If you have any questions call Susan Tibbals at 407-696-8400.
For more information on the events and activities with Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary, call 407-732-5800.

Are You Saving Up for Retirement?

This year, for the first time since the Democrats and Republicans came together in the 1980s to overhaul Social Security, the benefit payouts will exceed the revenues of payroll taxes. What this means is that the money you are expecting from your payroll taxes is less likely to be available for you upon retirement.  Now, if you are a part of the “baby boomers” era, then the likeliness of money for retirement is more possible. However, if you are from later years it decreases. This means that saving is crucial so that you have the opportunity to enjoy the retirement you deserve.

Here are some things to take into account when saving for your retirement. First and foremost, out of every pay check, decide on a certain percent that you are going to utilize to set aside and put into a savings account. This amount is different for everyone depending upon annual salary – you have to decide what is in the best interest for you. Also, something that is helpful is decreasing your annual spending. It surprises everyone when they find out that eating out for dinner 3 or 4 times a week has such an impact on how much money you are able to save. In addition to this, if you put the additional money every month that you allot for spending and do not use, then that is bringing you that much closer to your desired retirement amount. One last idea to think about is investments. It is really wise to think about investing in a company you trust. This can really pay off in the end.

Even though this situation with the Social Security may make you a little nervous about the future, young retirement is still possible, so don’t lose hope.

Oakmonte Village is a new 25-acre luxury senior living community in the heart of prestigious Lake Mary, Florida. Ideally located for ease and convenience, Oakmonte Village is within easy reach of many local Orlando amenities such as parks, walking trails, lakes, and more.

Oakmonte Village offers resort style living and freedom from home maintenance.  Residents at Oakmonte enjoy amenities such as card and game rooms, fitness center, movie theatre, on-site banking, gift shop, pharmacy, outdoor swimming pool, full-service concierge and a diverse array of culturally rich programming.  Oakmonte’s active lifestyle is supported by concierge physician services, rehabilitative and home care services as well as a continuum of care through our soon-to-open assisted living and memory care community.  All without any entrance fees.

To schedule your tour and five-star dining experience please contact us at 407-732-5800.