INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Come out to the All American Country BBQ Bash on April 27 at St. Francis Manor

Debbie Avery
Special to TCPalm

Mosey on out to the All American Country BBQ Bash at St. Francis Manor of Vero Beach from 5 to 8 p.m. April 27.

St. Francis Manor board members, from left, Gwen Zorc Lamothe, Sharon Knowles, Maria Elena Kitchell, Linda Colontrelle, Theo Perry, Linda Scott and Susan Simmens.

Enjoy live country music by Spayed Koolie, who has opened for bands such as Montgomery-Gentry, .38 Special, Kellie Pickler, Pat Benatar and the Charlie Daniels Band.

The 2019 All American Country BBQ Bash will be April 27 at St. Francis Manor.

Southern Eagle Distributing is providing plenty of beverages and Sunrise Rotary will be cookin’ up some mouthwatering barbecue. A bounce house and games will provide plenty of entertainment for children.

Don’t worry, the grown-ups have not been forgotten. A silent auction, cork pull and 50/50 raffle will give everyone a chance to win.

Tickets are $25 for adults, age 21 and over with proper ID; $20 for age 11 to 20; and free for age 10 and under.

Tickets are available at St. Francis Manor, 1750 20th Ave., Vero Beach, online at www.stfrancismanor.org or by calling 772-562-8575.

Sharon Knowles, left, and Susan Simmens prepare for the 2019 All American Country BBQ Bash at St. Francis Manor from 5 to 8 p.m. April 27 in Vero Beach.

If you’re not familiar with St. Francis Manor, the BBQ Bash will give you the chance to tour the grounds, walk the boardwalk and sit back and relax with a cold beverage around the lake. If you prefer dancing, grab a partner and boot scoot to Spayed Koolie's music.

VIDEO: Take a listen to Spayed Koolie by clicking on this video

Thanks to the Jimmy Graves Foundation, parking will be available right next to St. Francis Manor at the Jimmy Graves Foundation Complex Parking Lot, 1900 16th St.

Since 1974, St. Francis Manor has been providing affordable, independent living to senior citizens on a limited income in an attractive, safe, and socially supportive environment.

With 116 apartments, the facility provides housing to seniors who have served this country and the community. From teachers to in-home health-care providers to military veterans, St. Francis Manor is more than a place to live. It’s independence. It’s family. The Social Hall is the center of many activities, including coffee every morning for residents, socializing, birthday dinners, Bingo and special holiday events.

If you still don’t have tickets for this year’s All American Country BBQ Bash, it’s not too late. Go to www.stfrancismanor.org or call St. Francis Manor at 772-562-8575 and come out to support this great organization.