Coming up on August 12th is our Resident Artist Richard Skerl’s birthday! We hope you have
a great day!!
August 8th is
International Cat Day!
Meow-za!!
Masks
Based on the latest COVID statistics for the State of Ohio, masks are strongly encouraged for all, and required for non-vaccinated guests while inside the Center for Artful Living.
We take precautions in maintaining the cleanliness of the building and equipment.
Farrell Foundation Board
The Heartful Living Cafe
Tuesday, August 9th at 2pm
Our Tuesday program allows all to be engaged and today work together as a team. We will host a TimeSlips (TM) experience. From photographs, participants will share their ideas about the image and will be guided in creating a unique and fun story. Join us in-person or virtually. A Zoom link will be sent for virtual guests.
Sweet Arts Cafe
Wednesday, August 10th
11am – Noon: Brown Bag Lunch
Noon – 1pm: Art Program
Enjoy our Cafe at 11am. Time to spend lunchtime with others.
We’ll offer a beverage and dessert.
At noon, we’ll host an arts experience in our art studio. Virtual guests will join in at that time.
Celebrate the Arts
Friday, August 12th at 2pm
Our session on Friday offers two special opportunities. Farrell Foundation Board Member
Sally Ollerton will lead our monthly Support Group in our Music Studio. Others will enjoy time to create a special work of art in the art studio.
All will enjoy refreshments following the two programs. Virtual program for arts enrichment session only.
Janis & John Carlson wanted to share the impact that music has on individuals with dementia. Here their daughter Jennifer is greatly enjoying playing the drums with her music therapist, Mary. We provide similar music and rhythm opportunities for all of our participants.
Participant Debbie seen here working on an abstract work of art, guided by volunteer Marianne. The program was led by Resident Artist Richard Skerl.
Participants were creating paintings that will be used for cards for guests at the Foundation’s October Gala.
Participant Richard and care giver Jackie working on their abstract works of art for the Gala’s cards.
Melissa Renner from Active For Life leads the group in a fun chair dance program. She’s joined here by volunteer Marianne.
Volunteer Rosemary and her dog Grace both participated in Melissa’s chair dance session!
Here the group enjoys the chair dance session led by Melissa. From left we have Janis, volunteer Diane, Betsy, Pat and volunteer Marilyn.
Upcoming Programs to Plan Your Schedule:
1) Baseball Memories
Society for American Baseball Research with Ike Brooks & Joe Shaw
on Tuesday, August 16th at 2pm.
2) A Drum Circle with Barb Schenk on Tuesday,
August 23rd at 2pm.