It's Monday! Start the week listening to Isabel!

Wow--has it really been a week and a half since "Creative Conversations" at the Free Library of Philadelphia?

We promised and delivered a Creative Conversations Panel for you to enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories. What? You couldn't make it to our Event on May 4th? Well start your Monday right here listening to artist Isabel Shapiro share her story...

P.S.--Isabel is a member of Surrey at Havertown Center
Happy Monday!

(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Creative Conversations is on Philly Fun Guide!

Our May 4th "Creative Conversations" Event has top billing on the Philly Fun Guide's Featured Events for Senior Works! Swing by here and take a look!

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

And, while you're at it, check out all the other Celebrate Arts & Aging Events planned for the month of May!

See you at the Philadelphia Free Library on May 4th!

P.S.--Did you RSVP on Eventbrite yet? Well...what are you waiting for?

   

 

                 

And which Library will I see you at on May 4?

I didn't mean for this post to be a two-parter. But let's just say, it's a creative way to invite you to our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

When I said I'd see you at the Library on May 4th--I neglected to tell you which Library. So that Librarians all over the Delaware Valley don't feel pressured into entertaining you with witty and creative conversation on May 4th, I decided I should tell you exactly where our Event is being held!

OK--let's try this again . . .

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

on

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

at

the Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch

1901 Vine Street

(between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)

Philadelphia, PA 19103

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

There--that makes it so much easier for you to join us, doesn't it! The rest of the information about the Event is here or you can go to Eventbrite and RSVP right now.

See you at the Free Library of Philadelphia,
Central Branch on May 4th!

   

 

                 

Join Our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
and supported by GenPhilly

All are welcome for the evening!

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

The Creative Conversations Panel will feature older adult artists, teaching artists, and representatives from organizations that promote arts programming for people of all ages. Hear about the impact that art has in lives of older adults, and learn about local organizations that are promoting arts and aging opportunities. Welcome by Meaghan Brown, President of the Creative Arts and Aging Network and Manager for Healthy Aging at United Way of Southeastern PA. Reception and introductions provided by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

This is part of the kickoff event for Celebrate Arts and Aging, a month-long, city-wide celebration featuring exhibitions of extraordinary original artwork by older adults.

Take a minute out right now and RSVP on Eventbrite. We guarantee a fun and intersting evening!

For more details: pick up the May Milestones newspaper, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040, or visit Philly Fun Guide where you can also sign up for weekly emails about discounts, and enter to win tickets for a Night on the Town. Be sure to enter code FUN01.

See you at the Library on May 4th!

   

 

                     

Caring for Your Aging Parent

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the Free Library of Philadelphia are cosponsoring a program entitled:

“Caring for Your Aging Parent.”

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Free Library of Philadelphia
Parkway Central Library1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Skyline Room - 4th Floor

In this one-hour Lunch & Learn Workshop, PCA trainer Lois Hayman-El will talk about the range of services available to older adults, as well as the supportive help available for those who care for them. Whether you happen to be a young person worried about an older relative, a Boomer concerned about a parent, or you are an older adult yourself needing help with a spouse or partner, this workshop is for you.

Read more details about the workshop in this flyer.

Loving hands
Photo by sparkle glowplug

Experience Aging Through Art in Philly this Tuesday!

CAAN is presenting

“Creative Connections: Experiencing Aging through Art”

at
American Society on Aging's
East Coast Conference on Aging

on
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
held at
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 North Broad Street (Broad and Wallace Streets)
Center City Philadelphia.

This exciting workshop will feature two sessions. In the first, let the experts help you explore some of the practical aspects of creative arts programming for older adult, such as planning, funding and actually implementing. You will have to opportunity to ask questions of a panel of arts, humanities and local professionals, who will share information about some of the opportunities available that provide professional arts programming and/or funding.

After lunch, professional teaching artists experienced working with older adults will lead you in a hands-on exploration of bringing creativity to aging services. You will also engage in a hands-on sensitivity learning activity. You will gain some insight into what it may be like to have diminished senses as a result of the natural aging process.

Artists, now pay attention here. Did we mention we have a limited number of scholarships for Artists? We do! Send an email to caan.info@gmail.com with the subject line: I want a scholarship! First come, first served! Hurry up and do it right NOW!

Registration                              Members                      Non-Members

Full-Day (includes box lunch)      $180 each                     $200 each

Registration is open online at www.asaging.org.

If you are an Artist--email caan.info@gmail.com to let CAAN know you want a scholarship!

Project 365 (Day 7) Art Through The Ages
by Wes2theG09

Arts, Humanities & Cultural Organizations ... let US publicize YOU at the ASA East Coast Conference on Aging!

Creative Arts & Aging Network
is presenting

"Creative Connections: Experience Aging through Art."

at the American Society on Aging's (ASA)
East Coast Conference on Aging

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

And we want to help YOU publicize YOUR programs for older adults.

We are compiling a Resource Table for workshop participants, and it will feature area agencies and organizations that provide programs and opportunities for older adults to experience the arts and humanities. If you have an upcoming arts related event or opportunity, we can publicize that as well.

We encourage YOU to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your program!

Send your brochures, flyers and PR materials:

Mary Catherine Dabrowski ~ Creative Arts & Aging Network

c/o Havertown Senior Center ~ 1105 Earlington Road ~ Havertown, PA 19083

Questions about the Resource Table?

Contact Mary Catherine at 610-446-2070 or caan.info@gmail.com

I love PR (public relations)
Photo by DoktorSpinn

Experience Aging through Art at the ASA East Coast Conference here in Philadelphia

Creative Arts & Aging Network
is presenting

"Creative Connections: Experience Aging through Art."

at the American Society on Aging's (ASA)
East Coast Conference on Aging

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

at the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 

642 North Broad Street (Broad and Wallace Streets)

Center City Philadelphia.

This September ASA, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, is offering cutting-edge programs and continuing education for professionals who work with older adults. And Creative Arts & Aging Network will be there! “Creative Connections: Experiencing Aging through Art,” will feature two sessions:
Morning Session:* Experiencing Aging through Art Part I (9:30-12:30)
The morning intensive is designed to help staff working in the aging field find and develop the resources necessary to implement arts programming for older adults. A panel of arts, humanities and local professionals will discuss the opportunities available that provide professional arts programming and/or funding.
Afternoon Session:* Experiencing Aging through Art Part II (1:30-4:30)
During the afternoon intensive, professional teaching artists (experienced working with older adults) will explore the opportunities for to artists to bring creativity to aging services The need for older adults to nurture creative expression and find meaning through the arts will be explored from the vantage point of  artists as teachers. Adaptations for well elders will be the focus, but frail elders, and elders with dementia will be discussed as well. Workshop participants will also engage in a hands-on sensitivity learning activity focused on what it may be like to have diminished senses as part of the natural aging process.

Early Registration (Paid registration received on or before August 31, 2010)
Half-Day:  $70 each (Members) or $85 each (Non-Members)
Full-Day (includes box lunch):  $150 each (Members) or $170 each (Non-Members)

Late/On-site Registration (Paid registration received on or after September 1, 2010 and for on-site registrants, Last day for online registration is Sept 10, 2010 Midnight EST)
Half-Day: $85 each (Members) or $100 each (Non-Members)

*Yes, we know. The Conference Brochure (p. 13) lists our morning program as the teaching artists session and our afternoon program as the arts and humanties professionals panel. However, the session times ARE as listed above. What would a conference be without just a little confusion?!

Celebrate Arts & Aging in May!

Research shows the arts are good for you, whether you’ve discovered a passion for painting or dance late in life, been a professional artist or simply enjoy being part of the audience.

This whole month of May, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) has joined with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance to create Celebrate Arts & Aging, "We’ve partnered...to create a bigger and better version of the annual arts celebration which has been known as ‘Seniors Celebrate the Arts’ for the past seven years,” said Joan Zaremba, director of marketing and corporate relations for PCA.

Museums, theaters and cultural venues are offering special discounts to older adults during May. Check the Phillyfunguide for classes and workshops and exhibits of art and performances by older adults.

For the cost-conscious, Phillyfunguide's Funsavers are a real find; subscribers receive a weekly email, delivered on Thursdays, with offers of 50% off on theater, music, dance, museum exhibits, comedy shows and sporting events. Subscriptions are free, but you will need to have an email account to participate. To sign up, go online to www.phillyfunguide.com, click on Funsavers and fill out the subscription form.

More information on Celebrate Arts and Aging activities is available from the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.

Yes, Creative Arts & Aging Network is participating in Celebrate Arts and Aging. Come out to The Arts for All Ages: A Creative Conversation at William Way Community Center this Thursday, May 20. Go here for details. Hope we see you there!

Memoirs: Making Sense of a Life

Linda L. Riley has written a nice article for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Milestones e-news, Memoirs: making sense of life about Jerry Waxler.

"Jerry Waxler is passionate about memoir writing. Not just his – yours."

Sponsored by the Philadelphia Writers’ Conference, Waxler will be presenting the FREE program Find the Story in Your life: Four Steps to Translate Memories into Memoirs on Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2:00 –3:30 P.M. at Fishtown Airways, 200 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

 You can find some great articles and really helpful writer's information on Waxler's website, his blog, and on his Memory Writer's Network, such as:

• Types and examples of memoirs
• Find story elements in your (ordinary) life
• Frequently asked questions about published memoirs
• The birth of an adult storyteller

Writing samples: Parker 75
Photo by churl

engAGE! Celebrate Arts and Aging: Call for Artists

Mark your calendars for engAGE! Celebrate Arts & Aging, the month-long festival presented by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance for Older Americans Month.  

Throughout May 2010, engAGE: Celebrate Arta & Aging will showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists. Artists age 55-plus are invited to submit works to be considered for exhibition during the month of May. This year's celebration of older adults and art includes Delaware County as well as Philadelphia and events will be promoted on the Philly Fun Guide.

Interested? Go here for more information and click here for an application.  Hurry--because submission deadline is March 25, 2010!