Seniors Learn about Art History, Techniques in Craft, Safe Exercises for Health, History of Boston, and Health Care. The Deaf Senior Wellness Program began the 2008 Fall series with a bus trip to Mission Church in Boston. The seniors boarded a bus at Sacred Heart Church in Newton and headed for the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Fr. St. Martin provided us with a tour of the Basilica explaining the architectural history and the beautiful painting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The seniors enjoyed a box lunch social following the tour. A blessed and inspiring day was enjoyed by all. The month of October was pumpkin time! A pumpkin painting contest with unique and interesting pumpkins had the seniors expressing their talent for art! The seniors filled MacKenzie hall with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and interesting painted faces. Some of the decorated pumpkins were given to residents at the New England Home for the Deaf. The students from the MGH nurse practitioner program joined us for the day. The seniors shared their personal stories and experiences with the students, helping to enlighten them on deaf culture.
Mary Brooks joined us for our November meeting. Mary always has wonderful crafts and ideas and is eager to share her talents with all of us. She led the group in making stocking snowmen. The seniors added their own personal touches and unique characters to their snowmen. In the afternoon, we were joined by Susan, who so graciously gave of her time to lead the group in chair exercises. A fun filled day was had by all!