Happy Belated Birthday!!

We wish a

very Happy Belated Birthday to volunteer

Gretty Myers! Her birthday was on September 21st!

Thank you for all you do for the Foundation!

Hope you had a

great day!!

Our mission is to empower, engage, and educate individuals, care partners, and families living with dementia or other brain health issues to live a more fulfilling life through the arts, social interaction, and community outreach.

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

& New Education & Support Program

Tuesday, September 24th

at 2pm

Be with us on Tuesday afternoon as we host several options. Sally Ollerton, CLFF Board Member facilitates a program in our conference room for individuals diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Kathy Kasstimatis & Tracy Heberle co-host a Support Program for Family Care Partners in our Music Studio. Our third option is a program guided by Jerry Devis with games and activities in our multi-purpose space. We will enjoy some favorite table top activities from our youth – Slinky, Silly Putty, Paddleball, Etch-A-Sketch and many more fun items. Please all stay for wonderful refreshments and an opportunity to socialize!

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, Sept. 25th

*Special Time*

Lunch: Noon

Program: 12:45pm

Come for lunchtime – bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll offer a beverage & dessert. Then Sara Lawrence-Sucato will join us from Dancing Wheels with her monthly program Move 2 Connect. A little seated Chair Dance & Exercise all to great music. What’s keeping you from joining in? Your heart and funny bone will enjoy it! Join virtually

at 12:45pm.

We wish a very

Happy Birthday to Debbie Giblin on September 25th!

We hope you have a

good day!

Tranquil Thursdays (TM)

Thursday, September 26th

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

11am – 3pm. You will find a

great Cafe and food selection

for a nominal fee. Enjoy!

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.

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

& Support Group Program

Friday, September 27th

at 2pm

Join in Friday afternoon for an art activity. Today, Resident Artist Richard Skerl is back to lead the program and a special art experience. Be with us in-person or virtually. Stay for refreshments and an enjoyable time with others!

Richard Ramsey Memorial Service

A special Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Richard Ramsey this Saturday, September 28th. The service will be at the Mills Creek Association North Clubhouse, 5175 Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville, Ohio, 44039 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we may pass that information on to Gayle. Call: 440-414-0434

New Cleveland Heights Library Classes!

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. Our next session in October will be held at the newly renovated Noble Road Branch. The next session is Thursday, October 10th at 2pm. A special activity will be experienced in a cafe atmosphere in the beautiful library at 2800 Noble Road in Cleveland Heights. Pass the word!!

We also wish a very

Happy Birthday to volunteer

Diane Brinich on September 27th!

Enjoy your

special day!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, September 9th

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.

An Exciting Evening is on the horizon…..

An Abundance of Joy – A Celebration of Care

Saturday Evening, October 26th at the Avon Oaks Country Club. Tickets now on sale! Guests may mail their reservation and check directly to:

The Farrell Foundation, 26633 Detroit Road

Westlake, Ohio 44145

Or to purchase tickets on our website, click here:

Abundance of Joy Tickets

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

Participant Polly dances with volunteer Reuben to the music and drumming of Billy Coakley in Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe! Participant Sue looks on.

A whole lot of dancin’ goin’ on! Volunteer Reuben and participant Kathaleen dance the hour away!

From left, front: Luise Easton, Dr. Charlie Farrell and Ike Brooks.

In the back, Scott Thompson and Jerry Devis. They all attended a “Senior Prom” hosted by the Cleveland Clinic, the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Regional Library and the Farrell Foundation last Wednesday! It was held at the South Euclid Community Services Center. There was an 18 piece orchestra, a photo op, and wonderful food catered by Karen King Catering from Lakewood.

Participants enjoyed the music and activities hosted by Jessica Wallner from MTEC, Music Therapy Enrichment Center in last

Friday’s Celebrate the Arts session! Jessica created a wonderful song with words that the participants provided.

Last Friday after the class, staff and volunteers put together a little “party”! What a nice way to end the week! From Left: Janis & John Carlson, Marilyn Krock, Sonia Rosberg, Linda Santanen

and Lee Ann Eyre.

On the other side of the table were from left: Dave & Joanne Schantz, Marianne Cunningham, Elizabeth Revy, Diane Brinich

and David Hopka.

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