Do you have your tickets to our 2024 Gala?

An Abundance of Joy – A Celebration of Care

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. Ticket purchase deadline is October 14th. Guests may mail their reservation and check directly to:

Farrell Foundation, 26633 Detroit Road

Westlake, Ohio 44145

Or for tickets on our website, click here:

Abundance of Joy Tickets

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, October 8th

at 2pm

Be with us on Tuesday as

Sarah Bebee, Community Outreach Coordinator from Westlake Porter Public Library, joins us to share a program on the famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. Come and enjoy her informative & interactive session. Stay after for refreshments!

We wish a very

Happy Birthday to Storyteller

Corinne Jalkanen on Tuesday, October 8th!

Enjoy another chapter in your life!!

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, October 9th

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Lunch time with others is a great way to enjoy the Center & some conversation! Bring your own lunch & we’ll offer beverages & some great desserts, all starting at 11am. At noon, Resident Artist Richard Skerl will guide all in a creative art activity. Time to enjoy a special time together!

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.

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. The next session is Thursday, October 10th at 2pm. A special Baseball Memories World Series program led by Ike Brooks will be experienced at the library. 2800 Noble Road in Cleveland Heights.

Pass the word!!

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, October 11th

at 2pm

Come be with us on Friday afternoon! Sally Ollerton & Kathy Kassimatis will host their monthly support group. The afternoon is filled with other activities as well. Join

Jerry Devis as he guides others in a fall art activity related to

this month’s theme: Autumn’s Brilliance. Please all stay after

for refreshments & time to socialize!

We wish a very

Happy Birthday to volunteer

Joanne Wolk-Schantz on Saturday,

October 12th!

Enjoy your special day!! Thank you for

all you do for the Foundation!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, October 14th

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.

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 just like Francoise & Bill did last year!

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 Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe, Yoga specialist Jen Nebraska led the group in a fun and lively exercise program!

In Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe, new participants Kay and

daughter Nancy begin painting a cute fall decoration!

The session was led by Jerry Devis.

A big group gathered in Friday’s chair dance session led by Gina Glendenning from Active For Life! Fun was had by all!

From our Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre: “My annual scarecrow in our yard this year is a tribute to my two sons getting married soon — I’ve called him “Groom with a Broom”. My boys weren’t surprised at all by my creation – they’ve been watching my creative energy for years!” Thank you Lee Ann for sharing your picture!