Alderman Oaks retirement home surprised with Mothers Day parade

The parade took place May 8.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 4:25 p.m. May 8, 2020
  • Sarasota
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Residents of the Alderman Oaks retirement home were surprised with a Mothers Day parade May 8.

Friends and family of Alderman Oaks residents led a lively parade honoring moms of all stripes around the building to the cheers of residents and staff. 

Administrator Fred Grady worked up the crowd.
Administrator Fred Grady worked up the crowd.
Nancy Pasternack walked the parade with her dog Ariel.
Nancy Pasternack walked the parade with her dog Ariel.
Judy Kozzi and Marilyn Riordan appreciated the gesture.
Judy Kozzi and Marilyn Riordan appreciated the gesture.
Ann Kelmenson cheered and excited the audience.
Ann Kelmenson cheered and excited the audience.
The parade had several cars honking for moms.
The parade had several cars honking for moms.
Lotte Winer welcomed cars into the parade.
Lotte Winer welcomed cars into the parade.
Philip Chiocchio cheered on moms.
Philip Chiocchio cheered on moms.
Administrator Fred Grady worked up the crowd.
Administrator Fred Grady worked up the crowd.
Evelien, Olivier and Karen Van Lindonk made a banner for retirement home.
Evelien, Olivier and Karen Van Lindonk made a banner for retirement home.

 

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