The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, October 1st

at 2pm

Join Jen Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon as she leads all in her Yoga session, right from the comfort of your chair. A healthy and fun method to exercise and stretch those muscles. Stay for some refreshments following her session. Join in-person or virtually.

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, October 2nd

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Be with us at 11am to enjoy lunchtime with others. Bring a lunch and we’ll offer a beverage and a special dessert. At noon, Jerry Devis will guide all in an

art-filled activity related to our month’s theme. Be with us

in-person or virtually for the

art activity.

Walk & Move in the Park(TM) is Back!

Thursday, October 3rd

at 11am

Come and join us at the Westlake Community Park for a walk and time to socialize. Be with us! Meet by the Gazebo at 11am. We’ll meet weather permitting. No walk if it’s raining or above 85 degrees. Bring water and a snack.

Gentle Moments (TM)

An opportunity with Expert Shirley Nelson! Call to arrange a Thursday appointment.

Looking for participants to

attend a new special program.

We are offering a sensory session to guide a small group

or an individual couple through

a pleasant, relaxing experience. Soothing words and soft music and to spend time together

at the Center.

Guided by Shirley Nelson.

Day of the week and time scheduled will be personally arranged. Please contact us

for further details about

either program

at 440-414-0434.

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, October 4th

at 2pm

Time for a little lively Chair Dance! Come enjoy staff from Active for Life and a program that will get all moving to a variety of songs, right from your chair! Move those fingers and toes to some great songs and lots of fun! Then stay for awhile to socialize and enjoy some special refreshments with a twist of October.

We wish a very

Happy Birthday to volunteer

Janis Carlson on Friday, October 4th!

Thank you for all you do for the Foundation and enjoy your

special day!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, September 9th

at 2pm

Our Monday program continues. Join us!

A special program for the care partner with two options! One choice is to be engaged in a guided art practice led by a professional artist. Option two is the opportunity to enjoy playing some games at the Center! A great time for yourself and to have some fun and engage the mind and enjoy some refreshments. In-person only.

 For questions, contact us at 440-414-0434.

Do you have your tickets to our 2024 Gala?

An Abundance of Joy – A Celebration of Care

The deadline for reservations is approaching! A great evening to support the work for the Foundation and it’s special programs. Tell family & friends as well! Saturday Evening, October 26th at the Avon Oaks Country Club. Tickets now on sale! Guests may mail their reservation and check directly to:

The Farrell Foundation, 26633 Detroit Road

Westlake, Ohio 44145

Or to purchase tickets on our website, click here:

Abundance of Joy Tickets

New Cleveland Heights Library

Memory Cafe!

Any friends or family that might live on the east side? Check out our new fall sessions in Cleveland Heights! We partner with the Cleveland Heights – University Heights Libraries in hosting a monthly Memory Cafe. Our next session in October will be held at the newly renovated Noble Road Branch. The next session is Thursday, October 10th at 2pm. A special activity will be experienced in a cafe atmosphere in the beautiful library at 2800 Noble Road in Cleveland Heights. Pass the word!!

It’s Our Annual Halloween Party!

Friday, October 25th

at 2pm!

There will be a DJ JD for music, Corinne Jalkanen with stories, Gaile Schafer and her carved pumpkins, fabulous snacks and refreshments and a Spooktacular Time! Wear a costume or

fall colors!

New Photography Exhibit!

Exhibiting are two Foundation volunteer’s photography. Enjoy the nature photography of DeeAnn Rose and Rev. Dave Schantz. DeeAnn was a former staff member of the Foundation and each year’s Gala photographer. Rev. Dave is a regular Wednesday volunteer. Come and see the show Monday through Friday from 10 – 5pm! Their work is for sale and proceeds benefit the Foundation.

Rev. Dave Schantz and DeeAnn Rose at their gallery opening last Friday evening!

Participant News

In last Monday’s Mindfulness Through the Arts session, participants Cindy & Damian share their pretty autumn collages that they created! The session was led by Jerry Devis.

In Wednesday’s Sweet Arts cafe, Sara Lawrence-Sucato led the group in a fun chair dance program she calls Move To Connect!

Participant Lynn and Bob work on their abstract art projects. The session was led by Resident Artist Richard Skerl!

New participants Al and Jill get to work on their artwork!

Case Western Reserve Medical student volunteers Reina and Aritra discuss art with participant Hilde.

Here’s the two birthday girls! Gretty’s (L) was on September 21st and Diane’s (R) was on September 27th! But they celebrated together in last Friday’s Celebrate the Arts session! Thank you Lee Ann Eyre for the special fruit kabob birthday creation! Others enjoyed the cookies and cream ice cream cake!