05/04/2026
🐎🦆 Manoogian Manor’s 9th Annual KenDUCKy Derby! 🦆🐎
And the winner of the fastest “jockey” of 2026 is… Alexandra with Lucky Duck #6! 🎉 Wearing her fabulous wicker hat with a touch of red, she made a well-deserved comeback to take the top spot after a few years out of the top three!
Coming in a close 2nd place was Terry with Duck #3, and Anna T rounded out the winners circle in 3rd place with Duck #2—all smiles and great sportsmanship all around! 😊
As the race got closer, the excitement in the room kept building—“Swim little ducky, swim!” 🦆 The best part? Our KenDUCKy Derby takes a little longer than the real race, giving everyone plenty of time to cheer, laugh, and enjoy the suspense!
This fun tradition happens once a year, played with our magnetic ducks and fuzzy dice—similar to our leap frog and horseracing games. You have to land exactly to win, which means underdogs can make an exciting comeback at any moment!
Winners earn bragging rights for the entire year… and of course, some chocolate! 🍫❤️
The celebration continued into Saturday as residents also enjoyed watching the official Kentucky Derby along with a full day of activities—including a visit from Saxophone Joe! 🎷
Another unforgettable Derby at Manoogian Manor filled with laughter, friendly competition, and big smiles all around.
Learn more at https://manoogianmanor.com.