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Oktoberfest returns to Food Truck Night at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh, for an evening of Bavarian-flavored fun highlighted by community member Chuck Comeau playing festive German favorites on the accordion! Wurstbusters will be in the parking lot serving traditional German favorites — bratwurst, currywurst, schnitzel and spaetzle and more. Please be aware that Wurstbuster’s will be serving their food from the Twisting Roots truck. Pogo’s Kitchen will be inside The Oaks at the Clapper Rail with a delicious seasonal menu including pretzel bites, roasted porchetta sandwich, and strudel. The Tavern by AIBC will have select seasonal beer on tap… Read More »

Geriatrician, family physician and pharmacist Dr. Ankur Patel will share his innovative approaches to advancing your quality of life as you age during a special edition of Thoughtful Thursday at 5 pm September 28 at The Oaks. The Nassau County Council on Aging is sponsoring this presentation, not only bringing this renowned physician here to AIP but also providing each attendee a free, signed copy of Patel’s book, “Age is Just a Number: A Geriatrician’s Secrets for Getting the Most Out of Life.” Currently rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Amazon, “Age is Just a Number” touches on many… Read More »

Find out how you can protect yourself from people who want to steal your money and take your identity during a special edition of Security Q&A at 11 am Wednesday, September 27, in Sunset A in The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Foster will discuss identity theft, scams, and elder abuse and provide tips on protecting yourself, your identity, and your property.

This article is adapted from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/yaupon-holly.html to give AIP residents ideas for plants to incorporate into their Florida Friendly Landscapes. It is part of efforts by the Environmental Resources Committee to provide information to our residents. Add wildlife interest and winter color to your yard with yaupon holly, one of the most durable and adaptable of the small-leaved evergreen hollies for Florida landscapes. CharacteristicsLike many other hollies, yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub or tree that is loved for the colorful berries it produces on the female plants. Yaupon is dioecious which means that male and female flowers… Read More »

Join us from 8-11 am Saturday, September 23, for Breakfast at The Oaks. Celebrate the first day of fall by leaving the cooking to someone else! Sunshine and Bakin will be serving home-style favorites including breakfast sandwiches and platters, its signature Heavenly Bread, and daily specials. Cash and credit cards accepted. Get your food to go or enjoy it on the porch and patio or inside at the Clapper Rail. Complimentary coffee and a water bottle filling station are always available to our members inside The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh.

Game Night at The Oaks returned from summer hiatus on September 18 with the always popular Trivia Night. Almost 50 people came out for an evening of brain-teasing fun led by Trivia:30. The winning teams were: 1st Place — Einsteins on Wine2nd Place — Haven’t Got a Clue3rd Place — Exit Strategy Join us when Bingo! with Emily returns at our next Game Night on October 16.

Join us from 5-8 pm Thursday, September 14, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh, as Live Music returns from summer hiatus with an added feature! Endless summer continues as the acoustic duo of Sons of Beaches entertains with classic rock, beach, country and more. In response to community feedback, we’ll also have a local food truck on site for Live Music moving forward. Of course, everyone is still welcome to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy. We’ll launch this new tradition September 14 with Noelle’s Crunchy Taco which specializes in — you guessed it — crunchy tacos served… Read More »

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for casual dining at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. We feature select food trucks from around Nassau County and Jacksonville and The Tavern by AIBC selling beer, wine and specialty drinks. Most vendors accept cash and credit cards. Grab a meal to go or enjoy it at The Oaks with your friends and neighbors. Making its Food Truck Night debut September 6 will be First Coast Crepes & Coffee serving fresh, made-to-order crepes, savory and sweet options. Ma and Pop returns to serve up down-home Southern favorites including wings, seafood and… Read More »

If you are new to AIP and looking to make connections with other residents, join us at our New Neighbor Meet & Greet from 4-5 pm Wednesday, September 6, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. The event includes a brief welcome and tours of the community center. The New Neighbor Meet & Greet will be immediately followed by our first Wednesday of the month Food Truck Night. Come out to The Oaks, meet some fellow newcomers, get the lowdown on living in AIP, and stay for some great food!