Grace Village’s ARTcare Program Receives Donation
December 10, 2019 at 1:11 a.m.
By Staff Report-
These funds will support the ARTcare therapy program by providing for a wide variety of supplies, allowing Grace Village to accommodate more residents and grow the program through use of different mediums.
Harold and Doris’ children wished to support the ARTcare program that, under the leadership of Michael Conley, provided their parents with a “wonderful avenue to use and develop their artistic talents and was a blessing in their lives,” according to a release from Grace Village. They also expressed their gratitude to Conley for the kindness he showed to their parents and all the residents at Grace Village and said, “the family will cherish the artwork that they produced.”
The Grace Village ARTcare program provides art therapy to residents for increased physical, mental and emotional health benefits. One goal of the program is to encourage families and friends to join their loved ones, working side-by-side which offers them time away from the routines and challenges of living in healthcare.
Doris was first to join ARTcare and Harold soon followed. They were the first husband and wife team to join ARTcare and participated regularly.
Harold continued even after Doris’s passing last year. He excelled and was thrilled to gift many of his acrylic and watercolor paintings to his family, according to the release.
Conley said, “Harold and Doris are now our ARTcare angels and will be greatly missed but, will always be remembered for their love for each other and their passion for creating art together.”
Grace Village is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Kosciusko County. Incorporated in 1974, Grace Village is dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting.
Learn more at www.gracevillage.org.
These funds will support the ARTcare therapy program by providing for a wide variety of supplies, allowing Grace Village to accommodate more residents and grow the program through use of different mediums.
Harold and Doris’ children wished to support the ARTcare program that, under the leadership of Michael Conley, provided their parents with a “wonderful avenue to use and develop their artistic talents and was a blessing in their lives,” according to a release from Grace Village. They also expressed their gratitude to Conley for the kindness he showed to their parents and all the residents at Grace Village and said, “the family will cherish the artwork that they produced.”
The Grace Village ARTcare program provides art therapy to residents for increased physical, mental and emotional health benefits. One goal of the program is to encourage families and friends to join their loved ones, working side-by-side which offers them time away from the routines and challenges of living in healthcare.
Doris was first to join ARTcare and Harold soon followed. They were the first husband and wife team to join ARTcare and participated regularly.
Harold continued even after Doris’s passing last year. He excelled and was thrilled to gift many of his acrylic and watercolor paintings to his family, according to the release.
Conley said, “Harold and Doris are now our ARTcare angels and will be greatly missed but, will always be remembered for their love for each other and their passion for creating art together.”
Grace Village is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Kosciusko County. Incorporated in 1974, Grace Village is dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting.
Learn more at www.gracevillage.org.
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