Grab your fancy hats, sip a mint julep and prepare for the big race as Gulf Coast Village celebrates the Kentucky Derby Thursday, May 2.

Attendees are invited to join current residents for a Kentucky Derby themed party, which will begin at 11 a.m. in Gulf Coast Village’s auditorium, located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral. The event will feature games, including horse races, prizes and a traditional southern lunch featuring pulled pork, coleslaw, mint juleps and pecan pie. Following the Derby Day festivities and lunch, group tours to see Gulf Coast Village’s model apartments will be offered.

“We are always eager to invite prospective residents through our doors to see how fun and engaging senior living can be,” said Sherrie Saidon, lifestyles coordinator at Gulf Coast Village. “Mixing the opportunity to learn with a festive celebration gives local seniors the chance to experience a day in the life of a Gulf Coast Village resident and offers them a look into their future.”

Gulf Coast Village, a continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, is part of a group of senior living options sponsored by Volunteers of America National Services. As a CCRC, Gulf Coast Village provides older adults with all levels of senior living at its campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

To RSVP, please call 239-341-6216 or visit GulfCoastVillage.org/event/derby-day-delight-5-2-24/.