Create & Celebrate Elder Arts is a month-long celebration of the creativity of older adults scheduled to coincide with Older Americans' Month in May. Throughout the month there will be performances, discussions, activities and exhibits highlighting the creative abilities of our diverse elders. The goals are to raise awareness of aging issues, reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's and related dementia, and improve the quality of life of older adults through creative engagement.

Each year, a series of events is scheduled and promoted on our website. Previous year's events are listed below.

Check back soon to learn about upcoming 2012 events!

2011 Create & Celebrate Events and

Open Studio Tour

May 7-16

Join the celebration of the creativity of our seniors! Follow the green & gold balloons!

Green symbolizes the vitality of creative expression. Gold the valued experience of years.

From May 7th to May 16th senior living communities throughout Greensboro are showcasing the creativity of their seniors and the creative opportunities they offer by opening their studios.  All events are free and open to the public. These events are a part of the Creative Aging Network - NC Create & Celebrate.

Together we can change the image of seniors in our community by celebrating their lives and talents through appreciating their creativity! For information call Gail at (336) 855-1414, Ext. 110.

Saturday, May 7, 2:30-4:00
Mother’s Day Tea
Brighton Gardens of Greensboro, 1208 New Garden Road, Greensboro, 27410. Join seniors as they are honored and honor their mothers, with entertainment by Lisa Woods.

Monday, May 9, 3:30-4:30
River Landing Band Concert
River Landing at Sandy Ridge, John Knox Drive, Colfax, 27235. Enjoy a concert by this band, composed of residents, which blends the beauty of timeless music with the creativity of hand-made instruments.

Tuesday, May 10, 2:30-3:30
Drumming Circle
Brighton Gardens of Greensboro, 1208 New Garden Road, Greensboro, 27410. Attend a percussion group led by music therapist Jane Maydian, MT-BC, of Allegro Music.

Friday, May 13, 10:30-12:30
Open Garden
Morningview at Irving Park, 3200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, 27408. Enjoy the Garden Club’s flower and vegetable garden with Garden Club members.

Friday, May 13, 2:30-3:30
Drumming Circle
Woodland Place Assisted Living, 1915 Boulevard Street, Greensboro, 27407. Attend a percussion group led by music therapist Jane Maydian, MT-BC, of Allegro Music.

Saturday, May 14, 2:00 – 4:00
Open Garden
Morningview at Irving Park, 3200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, 27408. Enjoy the Garden Club’s flower and vegetable garden with Garden Club members.

Sunday, May 15, 1:00 – 4:00
Open Painting Studio & Gallery of Stories
Woodland Place Assisted Living, 1915 Boulevard Street, Greensboro, 27407. Visit the painting studio with its painters and a Gallery of Stories written by residents.

Sunday, May 15, 2:00 – 4:00
Open Garden
Morningview at Irving Park, 3200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, 27408. Enjoy the Garden Club’s flower and vegetable garden with Garden Club members.

Monday, May 16, 2:00-3:00
Wheelchair Biking
Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation, 1 Marinthe Court, Greensboro, 27407. Share the joy of seniors in this innovative experience, conducted with the assistance of UNCG Recreation Therapy students.

Thursday, May 19, 5:30-7:30pm
Artist Reception
Join us for a Wine & Cheese Reception to honor 86 year old artist Leigh Rodenbough at Greenhill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie Street in Greensboro. Meet the artist and enjoy a hands-on demonstration with pastels by Leigh and watercolors by friend and fellow artist Chuck McLachlan. To learn more go to our Special Events page.

May 19 - June 30
ARTmail Exhibition
ARTmail is an art exchange project designed to bridge isolation, validate self-expression, promote creativity and connect older people of all socio-economic and ability levels across the state. View the artwork created by elders from 6 sites in Guilford County. To learn more about ARTmail visit our Special Events page.

Friday, May 20, 8:30am-5:00pm
2nd Annual Creative Aging Symposium
To learn more go to our Special Events page.

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