A Very Happy Thanksgiving!

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

New Education & Support Program

Tuesday, November 26th

at 2pm

Join us on Tuesday afternoon! Kathy Kassimatis & Tracy Heberle host their monthly New Education program in Dementia Care for Care Partners.

Sally Ollerton hosts our monthly session for individuals diagnosed with dementia in a small group setting. (Prior conference with Sally Ollerton before attending required.) In our multi-purpose space, Professional Storyteller Kathy Strawser will lead an enrichment activity hosting TimeSlips (TM). The opportunity to engage all in creating a story together based on special photographs or works of art. All reconvene for refreshments following the session. Join us!

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, November 27th

*NO PROGRAM*

on Wednesday

Thanksgiving – November 28th

We wish each of you a very Special Thanksgiving Holiday! We are most grateful to each of you and the community for the continued support and interest in the the Foundation resources and programs.

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, November 29

at 2pm

*NO PROGRAM*

on Friday

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, December 2nd

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.

National Day of Giving – Tuesday after Thanksgiving

National Day of Giving on Tuesday, December 3rd

encourages giving back.

We’ve just spent the weekend shopping and searching for the best possible deals. National Day Of Giving reminds us to give to those in need. Whether we look to our favorite causes or charities, it is a great reminder to lift others up during a generous time of year. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. If you wish to make a gift to the Farrell Foundation, here’s the link:

https://farrellfoundation.org/donate/

ReFRESHing Memories at South Euclid

Regional Library

1876 South Green Road, South Euclid

On Wednesday afternoon at 2pm, there will be a

special Holiday music program by Nadine Kodysz on December 18th. Pre-registration is required.

Other News

Longtime Foundation Volunteer Peggy Deierhoi

New Photography Exhibit coming soon!

Dennis Wert Photography

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living welcomes photographer Dennis Wert to its gallery. His opening reception will be on Friday, December 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

The exhibit will continue through Friday, January 31st.

Join us for the exhibit along with refreshments. Dennis’s travel landscape photography captures the breathtaking beauty of natural environments near and far, each image telling a story of place,

mood, and wonder. Through his lens, landscapes transform into vivid tales of adventure, inviting viewers to experience diverse terrains and hidden gems firsthand. Join us and invite others!

The Foundation wishes to extend it’s deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob Fitzpatrick this past week. We share our thoughts and concerns with his dear wife, Jan. Bob thoroughly enjoyed each of his experiences and time at Foundation programs. He always greeted all with his warm smile and robust kindness. We are grateful for the staff from Senior Concierge Services that often joined Bob in programs and provided outstanding support. For further information, please contact the Foundation at 440-414-0434.

We are certainly saddened to share the passing of participant Dick Novak this past Thursday. We share our thoughts and extend our sympathy to his wife Mary Alice. We will miss Dick’s great sense of humor and personality. He brought his charm to every program.

For further information, please contact the Foundation at

440-414-0434.

We share the passing this week of participant Jim Shields.

Jim was a great train enthusiast and shared his love of his hobby and interest. He was active in our monthly support group and was grateful for the opportunity. We certainly extend our deepest sympathy to his dear wife

Cherie and family.

For further information, please contact the Foundation at

440-414-0434.

We wish to extend Congratulations to Westlake Porter Public Library as they celebrate their 140th birthday! What an asset to the community! Library Director is

Andrew Mangels, who is also the CLFF Board President.

Participant News

Nadine Kodysz and Jerry Devis attended BNI’s (Business Networking International) Gala, Giver’s Gain honoring non-profits by for-profit companies. It was held on Friday evening, November 15th at the Holiday Inn in Independence.

Always a good time, drummer Billy Coakley entertained all in last Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe! Participant Lynn and volunteer Reuben get their groove on!

Here’s the group working on a fun leaf project in Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe! Each created a personal fall leaf and shared what they are most grateful for this Thanksgiving. The session was led by

Art Therapist Linda Nintcheff.

Participant Mary shows off her colorful leaf art!

Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre (center) led the art project of creating some autumn ears of corn in Friday’s Celebrate the arts session.

On the left, Rick and Mary and on the right, Lynn and Bob.

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