Enjoy a special exhibit including work by Farrell Foundation participant Jeff Reichard. The exhibit is in the gallery of professional artist JoAnn DePolo in Westlake. Jeff studies and works with JoAnn and the exhibit will share his artistic accomplishments and creativity!

Jeff says there will be great appetizers!

ONE

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, April 28th

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.

TWO

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, April 29th

at 2pm

Enjoy the sights and sounds

of the nature photography of

Dr. Lisa Rainsong. Lisa returns like the spring birds with her incredible knowledge and recorded nature sounds.

A beautiful experience for all!

Stay after for refreshments.

THREE

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, April 30th

Lunch: 11:00am

Program: Noon

We miss those of you who have not taken advantage of our Wednesday mid-day program. We start with lunchtime. A wonderful opportunity to interact and socialize with others from 11am to Noon. Then following lunch, one of our professionals leads a great interactive arts experience. On the 30th, Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre will host a special art activity. Have not joined us? What’s keeping you from trying the free program? Bring other family members, neighbors and friends to experience the program plus enjoy Diane Cole’s Quilt Show in our Gallery!

FOUR

Walk & Roll in

the Park(TM)

Thursday, May 1st

at 11am

Walk & Roll in the Park is back!!! Weather permitting.

(50+ degrees and no rain!) Join all in Clague Park this spring. It’s a new location! The Westlake Park is located at Clague Road & Hilliard Blvd. Meet at Clague Cabin, inside the park, past the pool. Enjoy a walk/roll in the park together. Bring water and/or

a snack. Questions?

Call: 440-414-0434

FIVE

Gentle Moments (TM)

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.

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, May 2nd

at 2pm

Be with us on Friday afternoon as staff from Active For Life join us to lead a Chair Dance program.

A fun and healthy way to enjoy music, dance and exercise right from the comfort of your chair. Refreshments to follow!

Join in-person or virtually.

SEVEN

Bonjour!

SAVE THE DATE!

For the Farrell Foundation’s 2025 Benefit & Gala!

Saturday, September 6th 5pm – 10pm

at La Centre Event Center

in Westlake!

EIGHT

“Yes, And…” Next Performance on

Saturday, May 17th at the Dobama Theater!

Share with family & friends!

NINE

Diane Cole Quilt Exhibit!

Diane’s exhibit in the Center for Artful Living Art Gallery runs through May 30th. A beautiful collection of Diane’s wonderful handcrafted quilts. Many are for sale and the proceeds benefit the Foundation. We are most grateful to Gary Cole.

Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 10 – 5.

OTHER NEWS

Please save your plastic bottle caps

(non medicine related)! Drop them off at the Center for a community activity related to

Earth Day in April!

Sophia and Zahraa, Case Western Reserve University first year medical students are enjoying painting along with Dr. Charlie during Monday’s Mindfulness Through the Arts session. They each created a beautiful spring flower.

Jerry Devis, Lee Ann Eyre, Janis Carlson, Bri Haggerty & Chris Siegfried took advantage of the beautiful weather to take a walk in the Walk & Roll session at Clague Park in Westlake.

In Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe, Sara Lawrence-Sucato (second from left) leads the group in a fun Electric Slide dance session! From left: Joanne Wolk-Schantz, Sara, Linda Nintcheff and Rev. Dave Schantz, who’s checking out his wife Joanne’s dance moves!

On Tuesday evening, members of the Cleveland Road Runners Club and the Farrell Foundation took part in a Red Cross CPR/AED training class and learned how to use a defibrillator for medical emergencies.

Here’s everyone graduating from the training session!