February Fun!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, February 23rd

at 2pm

A special program for the care partner! Here is the opportunity

to enjoy playing some games with others at the Center!

A great time for yourself and to have some fun and engage

the mind and enjoy some refreshments. In-person only.

(NO scheduled Art Program – Games Only)

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

TWO

Support Groups & Heartful Living Café

(TM)

Tuesday, February 24th

at 2pm

Our monthly Support Group is held at the Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. It is hosted by Tracy Heberle & Gretty Myers for Care Partners; Sally Ollerton & David Hopka welcome individuals affected by dementia to their meeting.

Tai Chi

At the Farrell Foundation’s Center for Artful Living, Elizabeth Revy will guide all in Easy Chair Tai Chi. Her program engages all in a comfortable and healthy method of exercise. Refreshments will follow the program.

THREE

Sweet Arts Cafe (TM)

Wednesday, February 25th

Lunch at 11am

Program at Noon

Enjoy lunchtime with other participants at noon! Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide a beverage and dessert. At noon, staff from Dancing Wheels will join us for a seated dance program. The Move 2 Connect session is paired with music for easy step-by-step instructions. Enjoyed by all.

FOUR

Thursday’s Treasures (TM)

Thursday, February 26th

at 2pm

A Enjoy one of several different & unique programs on Thursday afternoons. On Thursday,

Jerry Devis will host the session and will share one of his art gallery presentations.

Today’s program will be on artist Marc Chagall.

Enjoy light refreshments after

the program.

FIVE

Nadine & Ruth

Thursday, February 26th

at 2pm

Pianist Ruth Williams & Violinist Nadine Kodysz have a special monthly music program at the Westlake Community Services Center, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., in the Lobby. Enjoy their beautiful music! Consider lunch in the Center’s Cafe – some great food choices & music!

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, February 27th

at 2pm

Enjoy the special Chinese New Year’s Celebration hosted by Storyteller Corinne Jalkanen. Corinne will share stories and artifacts about the history and celebration of the holiday!

Stay after for some special refreshments.

SEVEN

Art Show Opening!

Come enjoy the Nature Photography of

Bob Kowaleski & Mike Lonsdale. Both are members of the Cleveland Photographic Society. They will host the evening reception. A portion of Bob & Mike’s sales will go to the US Marine Corps and the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation.

The exhibit will run through March 31st, 2026.

Robert Kowaleski

Robert began his photographic journey fifteen years ago after joining the Cleveland Photographic Society. His work focuses on forgotten places, landscape, black & white imagery, and bird photography. Drawn to quiet moments shaped by time and light, his photographs reflect memory, resilience, and the traces time leaves behind.

Mike Lonsdale

As a seasonal worker in our National Parks and Forests, Mike Lonsdale captures the essence of these national treasures through his nature photography. He uses his photography to promote his love of nature and conservation efforts.

A portion of Bob & Mike’s sales will go to the US Marine Corps and to the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation.

The exhibit will continue at The Center for Artful Living,

26633 Detroit Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145, through

March 31, 2026. M – F, 9 – 5. For questions call:

440-414-0434

OTHER NEWS

Robin Oldrieve Cochran

Robin passed away on

January 31st, 2026, and is survived by her brother Richard Oldrieve. Robin attended and greatly enjoyed programs of the Farrell Foundation.

Announcement of Celebration of Life On Sunday, March 1st from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

468 Bradley Road

Bay Village, OH 44140

With short service in main sanctuary starting at 1:40 and then sharing of stories before moving to Parkside Hall for soup, sandwiches, veggies, desserts,

& remembrances between

family and friends.

Memorial Donations can be

made to either:

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)

2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120,

King of Prussia, PA 19406

http://www.theaftd.org/ or

Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation

26633 Detroit Rd., Westlake,

Ohio, 44145

https://farrellfoundation.org/

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Annual Benefit & Fundraiser is Saturday,

October 17th from 5pm – 9pm at La Centre in Westlake. We look forward to the event and our annual program for an extraordinary evening!

We continue to seek volunteers, family members, children, grandchildren, from Foundation programs to be a part of the Planning Committee.

For information, contact us at: 440-414-0434.

PICTURES

Volunteer Diane (L), Resident Artist Richard and participant Jane (R) enjoying the cards they made. They were especially delighted by cards they received that were delivered by CEO Jerry Aubel of

Senior Helpers, that were made by local school children!

Drummer Billy Coakley entertained all on Tuesday and got participants Des & Marjorie to get up and dance!

Here’s participants enjoying Billy’s drumming program and playing along with some instruments!

Participants Sara and Jim each created a two dimensional design of March holidays! The program was led by Jerry Devis.

Here’s caregiver Candy, (L) participant Des (C) and Jena (R), our CLFF Development Coordinator, working together to help

Des create a wonderful, artistic weaving!

The program was led by Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre

in the Thursday’s Treasures session.

Volunteer Gretty (L) and Jena getting ready to help in front of the “supply table”!

Participant Lynn looks on

as Bob creates a woven masterpiece!

Here’s the whole group sharing the weavings that they made!

From left: Anne, Des, Marjorie, Lynn, Bob, Lee Ann and Gretty.

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