In February we turn our Alive In All Seasons focus to art
and invite you to awaken your passion with us. Leo Tolstoy defines the activity
of art as “To evoke in oneself a feeling one has experienced, and... then, by
means of movements, lines, colors, sounds or forms expressed in words, so to
transmit that feeling.”
This month we will transmit our feelings using many
different mediums to let other share in our experiences, feelings and passions.
We will travel through art around the world and experience art as it is meant
to be – inspirational and transformative. We will feel the cool breeze and
smell the fragrant blossoms of Monet’s gardens in Giverny, France as we gaze
upon In the Garden and the Water Lilies series. We will feel the angst of
Vincent Van Gogh as we admire his passionate works such as Vase with Twelve
Sunflowers and The Starry Night. We will also pour our passion into our own
creations evoking memories of the past to share with the future.
Please join us on this journey as we visit local art museums
and create our own art through weekly craft programs. Celebrate with us as we
recognize Valentine’s Day with sweets for the sweet and Fat Tuesday foods and
fun at our Mardi Gras party.
Our fabulous February 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at
Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:
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Caregiver Support Group Meeting approved by the
Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and affiliated with
the National Alzheimer’s Association as this month we will discuss ways to help
you and your loved one enjoy the holiday season on February 10th at
1:30 pm.
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Victorian Courtship Traditions as we step back
in time and discover how dating and courtship were handled during the Victorian
era with our presenter from the Frick Museum of Pittsburgh, who will be here to
share information about Victorian customs and how youngsters courted on February
10th at 3:30 pm.
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Valentine’s Day Celebration as we invite our
residents, families, and friends to share some sweet treats while making sweet
memories on February 12th at 3:00 pm.
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President’s Day Presentation by local honest Abe
impersonator, Rick Miller, to discover what life was like for young Abe as a
child, how his love of books helped further his education, what his personality
was like, why he ran for President, and how his actions before, during and
after the Civil War shaped our country’s history on February 15th at
11:00 am.
We look forward to sharing our February 2016 events in Pittsburgh,
PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as we Awaken Your Passion.