The Farrell Foundation is the proud recipient of two generous gifts from the Cleveland Road Runners Club! We are so grateful! From left: Mike Fry, CLFF Board President Andrew Mangels, Cleveland Road Runners Club President Richard Oldrieve and Farrell Foundation Executive Director Jerry Devis.

Enjoy Our February Programs!

Music, Art, Dance, Wellness!

ONE

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, February 3rd

at 2 pm

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, February 4th

at 2pm

Come enjoy a wellness program and kick off February with Yoga expert Jen Nebraska. Jen will guide all with seated yoga and blended with music. Stay for some special refreshments and time to stay connected with others and to socialize! Join

in-person or virtually.

THREE

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, February 5th

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year! At 11am, we’ll have a special Chinese New Year lunch.

(RSVP if possible: 440-414-0434 and any dietary restrictions) Enjoy the free lunch together. Then at noon, Westlake Porter Public Library Community Outreach Coordinator

Sarah Beebe will host the Wednesday program about the history of the Chinese New Year and traditions. Join us!

FOUR

Gentle Moments (TM)

An opportunity with

Expert Shirley Nelson!

By appointment on Thursdays in February.

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.

FIVE

Walk & Roll in

the Park(TM)

Thursday, February 6th

Walk & Roll in the Park will resume in late March

or early April!

SIX

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, February 7th

at 2pm

Spend Friday afternoon at the Center. This week, staff from Active For Life will join us and host a Chair Dance program. Enjoy the program right from the comfort of your seat! Stay for snacks & refreshments. Join

in-person or virtually.

SEVEN

EIGHT

Photography Exhibit!

Dennis Wert – Westlake Photographer

Member of the Cleveland Photographic Society

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation at the Center for Artful Living welcomes photographer Dennis Wert to its gallery.

The exhibit will continue through Friday, February 28th.

Dennis’s travel landscape photography captures the breathtaking beauty of natural environments near and far, each image telling a story of place, mood, and wonder. Through his lens, landscapes transform into vivid tales of adventure, inviting viewers to experience diverse terrains and hidden gems firsthand.

Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9 – 5.

OTHER NEWS

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Bob Gura on the passing this past Tuesday of his dear wife and Foundation participant Joanne. She enjoyed so many of the special activities and experiences and it brought a beautiful smile to her face. We will certainly miss Joanne and her kind ways. On February 7th, there’s time to meet family from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Chambers Funeral Home, 29150 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Church Services at 11:00 am at

St. Richard’s, 26855 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. For further information, please contact the Foundation at 440-414-0434.

Caregiver Laura (L) and participant Elenor enjoyed a Mindfulness Through the Arts session led by Jerry Devis.

Sara Lawrence-Sucato (L) from Dancing Wheels, leads the group in her Move 2 Connect program. Here, she’s dancing with participant Kay!

Volunteer Elizabeth Revy (Center, gray shirt) leads the class in

Tai Chi. A fun and easy exercise class for everyone!

Resident Artist Richard Skerl shares everyone’s artwork with everyone! Participants Rick & Mary look on!