Coral Gables, Fl. AUG 4, 7:00 PM
WHAT: In honor of The Palace Coral Gables’ 10th anniversary in The City Beautiful, the active retirement community is hosting “Walk-the-Mile,” celebrating the city where residents live, play and thrive.
Local stores, restaurants, service providers and entertainment and cultural venues will display photographic banners featuring Palace residents who are their patrons during a month-long celebration.
WHEN: “Walk the Mile” kicks off with a VIP reception Friday, AUG 4, 5:30-7:00 PM
Community VIPs include Mayor of CG, Coral Gables Fire Chief Marcos De La Rosa & other city officials, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce members and local businesses.
AND, from 7:00-8:30 pm, there will be a proclamation presentation by the City of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lugo to The Palace Group owners, Helen and Jacob Shaham
- Unveiling of 12 photographic banners for “Walk the Mile”
- Unveiling of pictorial history banners tracing “Ten Years of Excellence” arranged on recreated City of Coral Gables streets
- Recognition of the 26 founding residents who moved to The Palace Coral Gables
- Spectacular cake replicating the 10-story building will be on display for the dessert reception
- Jazz trio for entertainment
WHERE: The Palace Coral Gables, 1 Andalusia Ave., in Coral Gables 33134
Onsite Contact: Pamela Parker, Social Director, 786-319-2669
Following the “Walk the Mile” kicks off event on August 4, these ‘happenings’ are open to the public, AUG 5-6:
• Sat., Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Enjoy lectures, demonstrations and presentations by participating sponsors at The Palace Coral Gables, 1 Andalusia Avenue.
• Sat., Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.: Join us for a Meet & Greet with Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lugo, who will discuss the City’s wealth of programs and services for older adults.
• Sun., Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: A street fair will celebrate “Walk the Mile.”
To learn more, please call 305-445-7444 or visit the list of The Palace Group’s senior living communities: www.ThePalace.org.