A Special Congratulations to Farrell Foundation Board Member Dorothy Faller!

Dorothy is being recognized with a distinguished award from the National Association of Social Workers. She will be honored in Washington D.C. with their Pioneer Awards at an important event later this year. Dorothy was Executive Director of CIP – Cleveland International Program for many years and brought about diplomatic change in Social Work. She continues to bring her vision and energy to the efforts of the Farrell Foundation and many other important social justice causes in our community and the country.

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, August 20th

at 2pm

Be with us on Tuesday, as musician and drummer Billy Coakley entertains and engages all on drums and percussion instruments. Enjoy the fun experience! Stay to socialize and share refreshments. Join us

in-person or virtual.

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, August 21st

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Enjoy lunchtime with others here at the Center. Bring a lunch and we’ll offer a beverage and dessert. At Noon, Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre will host our noon arts enrichment. Join us virtually at noon.

Tranquil Thursdays (TM)

Thursday, August 22nd

Have lunch at the Westlake Community Services Center! Join others for lunchtime at

11am – Noon. You will find a

great Cafe and food selection

for a nominal fee. Enjoy!

*Special Note*

Nadine Kodysz and Ruth Williams will perform music in the lobby this Thursday, August 22nd at Noon!

Gentle Moments (TM)

Have you considered Gentle Moments (TM)? Arranged by 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, August 23rd at 2pm

Spend Friday afternoon at the Center! Open up with a variety of music activities, instruments and songs hosted by MTEC, Music Therapy Enrichment Center. Stay for refreshments. Join us

in-person or virtually.

Friday, August 23rd: “Gallery Opening”!

Join us Friday evening from 6pm – 8pm as we host the opening exhibit here at the Center for Artful Living Gallery. 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. They will be here to greet guests and discuss their work. Refreshments and music. Stop in!

DeeAnn Rose

Rev. Dave Schantz

We wish a

Very Happy Birthday to

Board President Andrew Mangels on August 25th! We hope you have a great day!!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, August 26th

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.

ReFRESHing Memories on Wednesday, September 18th at 2pm at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library!

Participant News

Professional Photographer Dr. Lisa Rainsong presented an

interesting program all about frogs and the songs that they sing

in Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe.

Resident Artist Richard Skerl led a program in mixed media in Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe! From left: Volunteers Dave, wife Joanne, and Mary Ann. Participant Hilde and her daughter Karen.

Volunteer Rev. Dave Schantz celebrated his 90th birthday with the group on Wednesday!

Participant Hilde (R) and daughter Karen in front, volunteer Rosemary (L) and participants Diane and Gary listen to the music in Friday’s Celebrate the Arts session!

Violinist Chris Kilbane and cellist Carole Banyas led a program of classical music on Friday enjoyed by all!