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Change is the only inevitability. We see it in the metamorphosis of insects, the too-quick growth of our children, the gray in our hair. From one moment to the next, the cells that comprise our bodies are shifting, changing, dying, regenerating. The planet changes too, in cyclical patterns or abruptly, suddenly, and occasionally catastrophically. Often, this is too subtle for us to notice or the changes move at the pace of stones and therefore escape us. In our efforts to grasp the changing world, we create maps, models, lists and diagrams. What is a hardiness map?As a tool for understanding,… Read More »

We’re kicking off the holiday season in AIP with good food, bright lights, and holiday cheer at Light Up The Oaks starting at 5:30 pm Friday, December 1. We’ll flip the switch on the hundreds of festive lights decorating the community center at approximately 6:15 pm. Children will enjoy storytime and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch popular short TV holiday classics on an outdoor screen. Try your hand at decorating an ornament to take home, or write Santa a letter and tell him what you really want this year. Two food trucks will serve delicious food to enjoy… Read More »

Brighten the season for the less fortunate in Nassau County by bringing donations for AIPCA’s annual Season of Giving food drive launching next week at Security Q&A on November 22. Your donations of non-perishable food items will be given to an outstanding local nonprofit organization: Gracie’s Kitchen. Gracie’s Kitchen is based in Yulee and provides hot dinners four days a week to those in need, as well as stocking a food pantry and pet supplies corner. Gracie’s Kitchen needs cereal, canned soups and stews, canned vegetables and fruits, pasta and pasta sauces, crackers and cookies, bottled water, juices and sports… Read More »

Sat Nov 11 | 12-3 pm | Drummond Point Park Join us for a fabulous fall afternoon of great food and family fun! Best of all — it’s all free! The annual Fall Festival brings our community together in beautiful Drummond Point Park to celebrate this wonderful time of year here in AIP. Always held the second Saturday in November, this year’s festival will be 12-3 pm November 11. In honor of Veterans Day, we’ll have special name tags for festival-goers who have served in our nation’s armed services. We’ll take a moment at 1 pm to salute our veterans… Read More »

A parade of ghosts, superheroes, witches and more will kick off a fang-tastic evening of holiday fun at The Oaks! Line-up of golf carts/low-speed vehicles will begin at 4:30 pm at Walker’s Landing. The parade will step off at 5 pm. Spectators are invited to view the parade as it snakes its way from Walker’s Landing to The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Prizes will be awarded for All in the Family, Most Creative, and Best in Show. Winners will be announced at 5:30 pm at The Oaks and must be present to win. Immediately following at The Oaks there will… Read More »

Grounds & Facilities last month placed mock-ups of planned new monument signs at AIPCA’s entry gates. This was to help pinpoint the best location for the permanent signs for visibility and safety. If you have feedback on the placement of the mock-up sign at any of the entrances, please email your comments to info@aipca.net.

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.