How Did You Get Your Kicks? Writing Contest

Calling all writers, nostalgia buffs and adventure hounds! How Did YOU Get Your Kicks? We're currently seeking road trip memoirs and memorabilia to share at our June Route 66 event. Submit your typewritten road trip memoirs of any length to Robyn Narayouski, (941) 235-4500, rnarayouski@southportsquare.com by May 30. You may win a prize! E-mail submissions are encouraged, but we'll also take your handwritten stories, gladly. Poems are also welcome. All entries are subject to publication by South Port Square. If you have any memorabilia to share, we'd love to display it. We will also have an open mic and awards at this event.

New Beginnings Luncheon - May 15, 2008 - 12:30p.m.

Learn the art of living wise and well at South Port Square. Enjoy a savory repast, prepared by our very own Chef Allen and get better acquainted with the people and lifestyle of South Port Square.

Home2Home Purchase Program - May 22, 2008 - 2:30p.m.

Ready for New Beginnings but have a home to sell? Relax. South Port Square will offer to BUY IT! If you’re ready to make the move, attend this no-obligation seminar and learn how to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime offer.

Resident Art Show - May 29, 2008 - 2p.m. - 4p.m.

Feast your eyes on the creative achievements of resident artists featuring paintings, photography, textiles, woodcarvings and more. Meet the artists and enjoy a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Sign up for our free 2009 Resident Art Calendar.

Memorial Day Remembrance - May 30, 2008 - 10a.m.

Join us as we recognize and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Following to the ceremony, patriotic music and refreshments.

New Beginnings Luncheon 'Always Prepared" - June 19, 2008 - 12:30p.m.

South Port Square residents are prepared for anything. Are you? By planning ahead and taking charge of your future, you can be free to enjoy the very best of the years ahead. But don't just take our word for it. Come, meet residents and learn how you can begin enjoying life at South Port Square.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 - June 24, 2008 - 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Celebrate the romance and freedom of 20th Century automobile travel as we take a road trip down memory lane.

Our "route" will commence in the Midwest, featuring savory BBQ and live acoustic Rhythm and Blues of Chicago and St. Louis, by Don Hixson's Quartet.

We'll ramble on through the Southwest, where we'll be greeted with Mariachi sounds by Los Amigos and zesty fare with a South of the Border flair, Ole!

We'll arrive in California with our top down for a beach blanket picnic and the welcoming sounds of the surf by Jimmy J and Jay Men.