Community Matters The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
April 2016
Art is Ageless exhibit, reception features local senior artists Since the beginning of time, creative expression has brought joy to both its creators and those who experience their art. The Art is Ageless® program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. Some have resumed art after putting it aside for a career, others have been creating beautiful pieces throughout their lives, and others never picked up a brush until after they retired, but all are now expressing themselves through art. This month, their works are on display at Aberdeen Heights. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Bethany Holohan, Art is Ageless exhibit coordinator. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Kirkwood community.”
Therapy dog credited for starting Volunteer Opportunities Program The first volunteer to frequent the halls of the newly constructed Glen at Aberdeen Heights was a fuzzy, black and white friend with four feet. Angie, a trained and certified therapy dog, was seen walking with her owner by Loretta Cutler, The Glen lifestyle coordinator. Loretta, always looking for ways to brighten her residents’ days, invited Angie to visit The Glen. Since that early visit in April 2012, Angie, accompanied by her owner/ handler, has logged more than 100 hours of volunteer time with residents in assisted living, memory care and the health center. Always excited to go, Angie brings “tail wags and puppy licks” to her friends. In turn, she generates lots of smiles and receives many loving strokes. Angie’s therapy work is legendary. Many precious stories can be told about her positive effects when she visits. One memory care resident had not spoken to his family and caregivers for months. He had seen Angie several
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