February 2017 Events in Louisville, CO: Awaken Your Passion

This month, our focus on creative expression continues with a focus on art. Art, as with beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It is understandable that some have great artistic ability and others do not. But, at Juniper we know that everyone has a passion for creative expression, regardless of ability or age. Pablo Picasso once said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” He is speaking about becoming inhibited as adults. With our various art programs we encourage uninhibited creativity as a form of therapy. Creating art affords the opportunity of self-exploration and self-expression leading to both physical and mental benefits. Creating art in any of its various forms, is also about sharing a bit of ourselves with each other. Art is one way to express ourselves, and the creations are honest and true representations of our experiences. In sharing our stories through art with others we invite communication and create lasting bonds.

Art typically encompasses painting, sculpting, and drawing. But, the act of creating art can be as simple as doodling. Art is simply the creation of something outside one’s self that often mirrors what is going on within their mind, soul, and body. We use creative arts as a way to nurture the spirit of life. Join us throughout February as we focus on great varieties of art such as photography, needlework, handicrafts, painting, sculpture and more. Please join us as we share a bit of ourselves with our weekly craft classes, experience art on an outing to an art museum, and embrace our celebratory spirit with Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day parties. We look forward to helping you Awaken Your Passion this month!

Our fabulous February 2017 events in Louisville, CO at Juniper Village at Louisville include our:

§  Memories in the Making Presentation as the Alzheimer’s Association comes to present on how we are able to utilize this program here at Juniper with our residents as we are truly blessed to have this program available because not only does it make the walls at Juniper look beautiful with our resident’s artwork, but it also gives them another outlet to communicate and express themselves; we love their artwork as it tells a story, their story, and this program creatively sets up opportunities to access these memories, and to share them with you and me, so come join us to learn more on February 7^th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

§  11^th Annual Art Walk because all year our residents work on their paintings through the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making program, so this evening we get the honor of showcasing our resident’s magnificent works of art, and you will get the pleasure of seeing last year’s artwork along with our artists and their brief biography; this event is an elegant affair where wine and cheese, along with some local talent on the piano, who will be present for your enjoyment on February 22^nd from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

§  Mardi Gras Masquerade to come on down to Bourbon Street at Juniper Village because it’s that time of year, and it’s time to party with masks and good food; we like to eat and dance, and eat some more, so get your fill of New Orleans style grub, and we will be handing out beads because we are that kind of a community, and it’s always in fashion to celebrate with a Julep and Jambalaya on February 28^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our February 2017 events in Louisville, CO at Juniper Village at Louisville with you as you Awaken Your Passion.