The Bar Lounge has taken off with great success! Residents love visiting the area for a quick bite to eat and a tasty cocktail to top it off. They can come enjoy some social time with their friends without ever having to leave Jacaranda Trace.

Ever wonder what it would be like to swim with the largest mammals on Earth? What a humbling experience it would be to be near the majestic creatures as they emerged out of the sea, and crash back down into the ocean depths. Our residents had the opportunity to meet someone who did just that, and view a documentary about her experience. They learned so much and felt like they were very close to the experience - all without getting their feet wet!

Jacaranda Trace welcomes Andrew Lapp once again, as he performs a piano concert for your listening pleasure. Having his first piano lesson at the age of seven, he later studied privately with Sandra Lawler. Andrew has also taken master lessons with several noted teachers including Dr. Marc Silverman of the Manhattan School of Music, Rebecca Penneys of the Eastman School of Music, Dr. Kevin Orr of the University of Florida, and Dr. Sergio Ruiz of Sam Houston University. Andrew has appeared as a solo pianist with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Venice Symphony Orchestra, and the Sarasota Pops Orchestra. As a young Steinway Artist, Andrew performs nationally and recently debuted as an accompanist at Carnegie Hall.

Jacaranda Trace Dinner Special Menu
May 1^st – May 7^th 2012
  
Tuesday: Chicken Cordon Bleu
                   w/Creamy Dijon Sauce
                               
Wednesday: Shrimp & Vodka Cream Sauce
                       over Linguini Pasta             
                                       
Thursday:  Salisbury Steak w/Onion
                    Mushroom Gravy                  
 
Friday:Apple Glazed BBQ Baby Back Ribs
 
Saturday: TurkeyCutlet Piccata
 
Sunday:*** Sunday Brunch***
 
Monday:Chicken Parmesan
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                

Jacaranda Trace Dinner Menu
May 1^st – May 7^th 2012
  
                      Tossed Salad                                                             Soup Du Jour
                                                                                         
Mandarin Orange Mixed Green Salad                                  Italian-Style Wedding Soup
      w/ Oriental Sesame Dressing                                       
                                                                                      
 
Greek Spanakopita
This is an Authentic Rich Pie Stuffed with Spinach, Onions, Cheeses and Herbs enfolded by Crispy, Flaky Phyllo Dough
 
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
All Natural Chicken, Carrots, Peas, Onions, and Celery are cooked in a Creamy Sauce, then topped with a Flaky Pie Crust and Baked
 
Smothered Pork Chop   
We take this Center Cut Bone-in Pork chop and Pan Fry it, and then smother with Rich Pork Gravy and finish in the Oven
 
Grilled Rib-eye w/ Sauce au Roquefort
Prime Black Angus Cut Rib-eye Steak Grilled your way, then Sliced and finished with a Shallot and Blue Cheese Sauce
 
Filet of Salmon Du Jour
This Fresh Salmon Prepared Daily can be Grilled, Blackened, Sautéed, or Baked to your Preference. New England Tartar Sauce is served upon request
**This week try the Cucumber Dill Sauce over your Salmon
 
Substitutes Available Upon Request:
Idaho Baked Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli Florets, Steamed Carrots, Poached or Grilled Chicken Breast, No Sugar Added Pie
 
 
 
 

There are so many things to get involved in here at Jacaranda Trace! We've got a lot of special activities going on this month. Take a look at our calendar to see May's special events. Click here to view our entire calendar.

Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents "The Great American Trailer Park Musical." Meet some of the residents of a trailer park called "Armadillo Acres". Norbert and Jeannie have been married for 20 years, and there's no electricity left in their relationship, a situation enhanced by Jeannie's agoraphobia, in which she refuses to leave their trailer.

Baila Miller concludes her series on Gertrude Stein, the American writer and art collector who lived most of her life in Paris. Baila is an expert in art history and appreciation. This series has been exceptional, and many have become more cultured and knowledgeable concerning Gertrude Stein and her tremendous influence.

Each quarter, residents of Jacaranda Trace enjoy a leisurly day of shopping at one of the many outlet malls in our area. Ellenton Prime Outlet Mall is one of the best shopping centers around, as it offers an abundance of stores for every interest. Whether you're interested in items from Guess, Coach, Columbia or Calvin Klein, there is something for you! Join us for an afternoon of retail therapy, you won't regret it!

Susan Cairo, Marketing Director at Jacaranda Trace, participated in the 2nd annual Community Connection Day, Saturday, April 21st at the Venice Public Library. The event was to draw attention to all sectors of the community from non-profit resources, arts/culture, recreation, government, business, faith and civic. It was well attended. The event was sponsored by the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Sarasota County.