[May 20, 2013] Golden pipes for the golden age: Singing group showcases youth, vigor of Pinellas County seniors Tweet May 20, 2013 (PRNewsChannel.com via COMTEX) -- 'Springtime Sing & Swing' raises money for local student scholarships while offering community members the chance to 'feel young again' PR NewsChannel LARGO, Fla. An exciting new fundraiser is on the horizon when the Royal Palms Players present the 2nd annual "Springtime Sing Swing" on May 31, 2013. Put on by the singing group, the Royal Palms Players, the fundraiser highlights the groups' charming vitality and endearing spirit. "Singing makes me feel young again," said Betty Blakely, a resident Singer in the Royal Palms Players. "It brings you right back to the first time you heard that certain song, and it's burned into your memory." The Royal Palms Players are resident singers from the Royal Palms Active Retirement Living community in Largo, Florida. Benefitting the Caregivers Support Network, the fundraiser will announce the recipients of this year's collection of student financial aid rewards, while also serving as the jumping off point for next year's fundraising. The proceeds from the "Springtime Sing Swing" assist in providing scholarships for youth who serve as caregivers for a parent, sibling or elder relative throughout Pinellas County. AIn addition, student volunteers serving the residents on The Palms of Largo campus are also eligible for this award. Featuring senior citizen singers ranging from their sixties to nineties, the Royal Palms Players show audiences that life doesn't have to slow down when you reach retirement. "It makes life enjoyable," said Kay Bach, a thirteen year Royal Palms resident and an original Royal Palms Player. "We share great camaraderie and new friendships are made" Furthering the wish for everyone to recapture their youth and vigor, community members also have a chance to perform with the Royal Palms Players. Tryouts were held on April 26th at the Royal Palms Active Retirement Living community where the most complimentary performers earned a spot with the Royal Palms Players at the "Springtime Sing Swing." When asked about performing with the Royal Palms Players, Dr. Clare McCreary and his wife June both embrace the social benefits of the group. "We have made many new friends," said McCreary. "That's the best thing." Both Dr. and Mrs. McCreary have performed with the Royal Palms Players since moving to Royal Palms eighteen months ago. A top level active senior living community, the Royal Palms focuses on providing living environments that emphasize quality of life while enabling residents to achieve an optimum level of well-being in a sustainable, nurturing, and professional environment through personalized and caring service. Managed by The Goodman Group, Royal Palms is an integral piece in the group's efforts to provide stability for both residents and employees while developing the required life enrichment programs, communities, and services to emphasize health and quality of life. With a full range of elite services, amenities and life enrichment activities and programs, the Royal Palms community strives to nurture the mind, body, and spirit for the care of the whole person. "We love that we're able to affect our community in such a positive and lasting way with this event," said Margie Ratcliff, Executive Director of the Caregivers Support Network. Featuring the Largo High School Jazz Band, The Gulf to Bay Chorus, Daydreamers Quartet, Saxophone Sounds by Scott Birdwell, tasty Hors d' oeuvres and a live pie auction, the fundraiser is packed with fun for the whole family. The "Springtime Sing Swing" will be held at the Largo Community Center on 400 Alternate Keene Road in Largo, Florida at 6:00 PM. For more information on Royal Palms Active Retirement Living or the Caregivers Support Network, please visit www.royalsenior.com, or www.caregiverssupportnetwork.org. About Royal Palms: The Royal Palms Active Retirement Living Community is an active senior living community that was developed and is managed by The Goodman Group. Royal Palms' life enrichment activities and programs provide excitement, while the dining room serves a tasty selection of entrees and sides, including a 16' salad bar. Royal Palms provides a full range of services and amenities for residents, including housekeeping, scheduled transportation, beautiful walkways, and many others. Royal Palms also nurture the mind, body and spirit for the care of the whole person. About The Goodman Group: The Goodman Group is a privately held company that has seen substantial growth since its creation in 1965. The group's senior living, health care and residential communities currently provide homes and services for residents, while simultaneously providing employment for over four thousand individuals. The Goodman Group was created to provide stability for both residents and employees and maintains planned growth levels through the acquisition and development of additional communities, life enriching programs and services as they strive to fulfill their mission statement. 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