Dick Novak Memorial Service

We want to share about

Dick Novak’s Memorial Service this Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Dick was a participant in many Farrell Foundation programs. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Mary Alice & their family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at St. Ladislas Church 2345 Bassett Road, Westlake, OH. 44145 at

10 AM where family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until time of Mass and following the Mass in Cullen Hall. Guests are invited to stay for a reception afterward.

We wish a very

Happy Belated Birthday to Gala Committee Member Jeanine Surace! Her birthday was on December 7th. Hope you had a wonderful day!

Enjoy Our December Programs!

Music, Art, Dance, Wellness!

ONE

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, December 10th

at 2pm

Come enjoy the fun & spirit of holiday music with drummer

Billy Coakley! Play along with him in a fun manner plus time to dance to the music! Stay for refreshments and an opportunity to socilaize.

Today, we wish a very

Happy Birthday to Volunteer Marilyn Krock! We hope you have a great day and thanks for all you do for the Foundation!

Today, we also a

very Happy Birthday to Arts Professional

Luise Easton, Dr. Charlie’s partner! We hope you have a wonderful day!

TWO

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, December 11th

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Be with us for lunchtime! Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide refreshments.

Next week, we will provide a holiday lunch!

A great way to enjoy others and relax in our Center all decorated for the holidays. Then at noon, Sarah Beebe from Westlake Porter Public Library will be here for her delightful monthly program. She will share stories about holiday traditions. Also join in virtually at noon.

THREE

Cleveland Heights/University Heights Memory Cafe

Coming this Thursday, December 12th, the Cedar Road Branch will host Nadine Kodysz at 2pm, 13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, 44118. She’ll be playing some festive holiday International music. Join us! Contact us at

440-414-0434.

FOUR

Walk & Move in

the Park(TM)

Thursday, December 12th

Winter is here!

We’ll resume in March, 2025.

Anyone interested in walking in the mall? Let us know your interest!

FIVE

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.

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

& Support Group

Friday, December 13th

at 2pm

Be with us for a monthly Support Group hosted by Sally Ollerton, CLFF Board Member & Kathy Kassimatis, SHARE Coordinator. Others may enjoy a story & art experience in our multi-purpose room, led by Corinne Jalkanen & Lee Ann Eyre. All reconvene for refreshments!

SEVEN

Dinner Option: Dec. 13th

Following the program at 4pm, join us at Houlihan’s, just a few blocks from the Center!

Please RSVP so we can reserve a table with an accurate

person count.

EIGHT

New Photography Exhibit!

Dennis Wert – Westlake Photographer

Member of the Cleveland Photographic Society

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living welcomes photographer Dennis Wert to its gallery.

The exhibit will continue through Friday, January 31st.

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.

Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9 – 5, except the week of Christmas.

NINE

ReFRESHing Memories at South Euclid

Regional Library

1876 South Green Road, South Euclid

On Wednesday afternoon, December 18th

Pre-registration is required. Contact us at 440-414-0434.

TEN

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, December 16th

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.

OTHER NEWS

Holiday Shopping Made Easy at the Center!

Come check out some holiday art, gift baskets, quilts & cards!

Bid on your favorite item. We are here M – F, 9 – 5.

Yoga expert Jen Nebraska (R) leads the group in an invigorating session in last Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe!

Participant Kay shares her holiday card that she made in Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe session led by Jerry Devis!

(In the Santa hat!)

Gina from Active For Life (C) gets everyone moving in a fun chair dance session in Friday’s Celebrate the Arts session!

Photographer Dennis Wert with one of his many wonderful photographs now on display at the Center! The show opening was last Friday evening.

Guests Pam Hardy & Dennis Lewis enjoyed the show opening!

Past participant Sandy (Gardner) wed Jim von Tesmar recently and were married by Farrell Foundation volunteer Rev. Dave Schantz,

in Jim’s home. Dave’s wife Joanne attended.

Congratulation Sandy & Jim!