Happy Birthday Steve!

We would like to wish

participant Steve Giblin

a very Happy Birthday!

His birthday is on

Monday, May 5th!

(Also Cinco de Mayo!)

Have a great birthday, Steve!!

Wishing Linda Santanen, our Graphic Artist, a fantastic Birthday on

Sunday, May 11th!

(Also Mother’s Day!)

Thank you for all you do for the Foundation & the participants!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, May 5th

at 2pm

A special program for the care partner with two options!

Option One is an Arts Practice guided by a professional artist for individuals affected by the loss of a loved one or for someone just needing a break from being that special

care partner.

Option Two 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.

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

Tuesday, May 6th

at 2pm

We welcome back Jen Nebraska as she leads all in her monthly Chair Yoga session. She will guide all to carefully stretch and move right from the comfort of your seat. Remain for refreshments following the Yoga session. Enjoy time to socialize. Join in-person or virtual.

Wednesday, May 7th

Lunch: 11:00am

Program: Noon

Lunchtime is an enjoyable experience here at the Center for all of our participants. Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide a beverage and special dessert at 11am. At noon,

Sarah Beebe, Outreach Coordinator from Westlake Porter Public Library will be here to host a program about famous American singer, guitarist and songwriter Willie Nelson. Sarah will share images and videos related to his life and music.

Thursday, May 8th

at 11am

Come enjoy a special time together and a healthy walk/roll

in Clague Park. Join us on Thursday mornings at 11am.

(No walk if below 50 degrees or raining.) The Westlake park is located at Clague Road & Hilliard Blvd. Meet at Clague Cabin, inside the park, past the pool. A great way to get to know others and get some fresh spring air. Bring water and/or a snack. There are benches along the

way to stop and rest.

An opportunity with

Expert Shirley Nelson!

By Appointment on Thursdays at 2pm.

Looking for participants to

attend a 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.

Please contact us

for further details about

the program at 440-414-0434.

Friday, May 9th

at 2pm

Be with us on Friday for two options. Sally Ollerton, CLFF Board Member and Kathy Kassimatis, SHARE Coordinator will co-host their monthly Support Group for family care partners. The second option will be an art activity led by a Foundation Resident Artist in our multi-purpose space. Our goal is to accommodate everyone’s interest and need. We invite all to stay for refreshments and to socialize following the sessions.

Saturday, May 24th

9am – Noon

Volunteers Needed!!

A Sensory Garden & Brunch

Come be with us on Saturday morning as we prepare our Sensory Garden for the summer season. Join us first for brunch, then we will have a variety of activities to prepare areas for planting flowers, herbs and vegetables in the ground and in raised beds. We need volunteers and ask you to bring small garden tools and cross your fingers for a sunny day. Thank you to David Hopka for all of his work in the gardens and property. Thank you to Petitti’s Avon & Mark Hopka, David’s son for plant material. Thank you also to Cleveland West Road Runners Members Bob Myers and Paul Schlosser for their yard maintenance. Thank you to Westlake – Bay Village Rotary and their members for their hard work. We need individuals to volunteer to help water and maintain the garden throughout the summer. One hour a week to come and water and eliminate those weeds! We will build a schedule around you and your vacation time.

THANK YOU!!!

Bonjour!

SAVE THE DATE!

For the Farrell Foundation’s 2025 Benefit & Gala!

Saturday, September 6th 5pm – 10pm

at La Centre Event Center

in Westlake!

We wish all of our great Mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11th!

Congratulations to one of our wonderful professional Musicians, Chris Kilbane! Chris is recognized as Citizen of the Year in North Olmsted for 2025!