Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, November 17th

at 2pm

A special program for the care partner with two options!

Option One: is an Arts Practice guided by

Resident Artist Richard Skerl, who will host a special art activity

for care partners during the afternoon. Some special time just

for yourself. Why not stop in?

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

Heartful Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, November 18th

at 2pm

Billy’s back! Come enjoy Musician/Drummer Billy Coakley. He’ll engage all in a great afternoon filled with lively music. Play along with Billy and percussion instruments. Dance

to your heart’s content! Plus David Hopka & Linda Santanen will test his knowledge of music with special requests! Might you have one? Refreshments will follow the program.

THREE

Sweet Arts Cafe (TM)

Wednesday, Nov. 19th *SPECIAL TIME*

Lunch at Noon

Program at 12:45pm

How about joining us for lunch? Come to the Center, bring a brown bag lunch or a snack. Then our wonderful volunteers will offer a beverage and special dessert. Enjoy each other’s company! Then at 12:45pm,

Sara Lawrence-Sucato from Dancing Wheels will host their Move 2 Connect program. A great seated chair dance program. Music, Movement, Fun! A great afternoon in November!

FOUR

Grief Support Group

Thursday, November 20th at 11am

*One week earlier this month due to the Holiday.*

We welcome all experiencing grief related to loss of a family member to dementia or related diagnosis. The session is coordinated by professionals

Gretty Myers & Bonnie Cooper. Held at the Center for Artful Living. The session follows with lunch held at Houlihan’s. Please contact the Foundation for any questions: 440-414-0434

FIVE

Gentle Moments (TM)

An opportunity with

Expert Shirley Nelson!

By Appointment on Thursdays at 2pm.

Today, join Shirley Nelson

in a very special small group experience. A quiet, gentle program with time for music, sharing thoughts and special activities planned by Shirley.

Call to make reservations:

440-414-0434.

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, November 21st

at 2pm

Join us on Friday, when

Jessica Wallner from

Mixed Melody Music will host a Friday afternoon filled with very special music and activities carefully planned for each of our participants. Stay after for refreshments and a great afternoon to start your weekend!

SEVEN

Save the Date!!

Gala 2026: Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Foundation has been so appreciative of all of the community support this past year and the kindness of so many people. Our annual fundraiser was a big success and big support for the programs of the Foundation. We strive to coordinate a special event and are looking to expand it’s planning committee & volunteers. We would like to identify any of our participants family members, children, grandchildren, other family or friends that might be willing to assist with the planning of the event. Please share and let us know of any individual who may be interested! Contact the Foundation at

440-414-0434 or email: info@farrellfoundation.com Thank You!!

EIGHT

Come See the Art Show!

“Biophilia as Healer: Botanical Prints from Garden, Forest & Meadow”

Come and see the dynamic work of Victoria Shaw! Enjoy her show M – F, 9 to 5 through December 8th! All pieces are for sale and a percentage helps support the Foundation’s mission.

Upcoming Art Show!

A Special Photography Exhibition: “The Extraordinary One” by Barbara Pennington

Opening Reception on Friday, December 12th from 5pm to 8pm.

OTHER NEWS

Center will be closed:

Wed., Nov. 26th

Thanksgiving, Nov. 27th

& Friday, Nov. 28th

for the Holiday.

BIRTHDAYS

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Farrell Foundation participant

Jane Archer!

Jane’s birthday is on November 19th! We hope you have a great birthday!

PICTURES

Jerry Devis and Nadine Kodysz attended a BNI (Business Networking International) fundraiser called Giver’s Gain last Friday evening! The Farrell Foundation has been a member of BNI for several years now.

In Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe session, musicians Chris Kilbane (L) and Carole Banyas (R) played some lively patriotic music for Veteran’s Day!

In Wednesday’s Sweet Arts Cafe, Resident Artist Richard Skerl lead the group in a fun painting project based on the month’s theme: A Bountiful Harvest!

Here’s the Tuesday group getting into the spirit waving flags to the Veteran’s Day music program!

Newer participants Mary Ann and Patrick share their “Bountiful Harvest” artwork that they created!

Also newer participants, Lisa and her mom Sara with their colorful art created in the Wednesday program led by Richard!