If there’s one thing people don’t tell you about retirement, it’s that it can be unstimulating to the point of boring. There are lots of things you can do to keep yourself busy, however, and getting a part-time job (or starting your own business) is a smart choice. Not only will you have something to […]
When Developers Oriole Homes Corp. were allowed to build Garden Patio Villas in Margate, Florida, they wanted to build a Homeowners Association (HOA) where private citizens could purchase property and enjoy the serenity of having the Association take care of the maintenance with a sense of indoor and outdoor living. The Developers built a HOA […]
Our ” Villa of the Quarter” for the 4th quarter winner was voted on and the winner is C9U2! This villa shows a well cared for garden of beautiful flowers, plants and a small palm tree! Our member, Mary Schultze, spends her free time gardening and loves taking care of her garden! She shows pride […]
Hello fellow Members! You might have noticed a few Board Members dragging piles of brush and tree limbs, or the very least, saw the piles piled up on the sides of roadways for bulk pickup this month. What a job! The hot summer months are behind us, so we are all taking advantage and are […]
The chosen winner for “Villa of the Quarter” went to Edwin and Amelia Basso of C6U3! The 3rd quarter winners were announced a tad bit late, but ultimately we were able to get a hold of the winners in Cluster 6! The Bassos do a wonderful job of keeping their villa beautiful! For the 3rd […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Moulier. He passed unexpectedly on October 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lydia, their children and extended family. Ray was a resident of our community, Garden Patio Villas, for 6 years at 7708 Margate Blvd. C10U2. He enjoyed walking his dogs with […]
Job opportunities or geographic preferences can lead many people to move hundreds or even thousands of miles away from their hometown and their parents. However, as the needs of aging parents multiply, many adult children wonder if it is time to move closer to their parents’ homes. This can be a difficult decision, but there […]
We had a wonderful time at Garden Patio Villa’s International Night! This social event brought in 22 members to eat and talk and get to know each other more within the community! We had quite an array of nationalities and some wonderful food! Here are some of the international countries that were represented within our […]
“Game Night” at Garden Patio Villas on August 28, 2021 was a fun time! 13 members came to the clubhouse. We decided on playing Pokeno (Bingo with cards) and a few versions of Dominoes! Some didn’t know how to play, but we tried and everyone enjoyed the interaction and food. Several of our Garden Patio […]