March 8th, 2013
Renew Your Palette, Art for the Mind…Food for the Soul, Saturday, March 9th, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Cancer Support Community Delaware, Works of Art, Culinary Demos & Tastings, Free Admission, Delaware Beaches…The Healing Power of Creative Arts!!
At some point or another we have all had someone we know; a friend, a member of your family, someone in the community, affected by cancer. I certainly have had several friends; in the past year or so. They are all doing very well, thank God.
Cancer Support Community Delaware was formerly The Wellness Community Delaware. It is part of a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education an hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope, regardless of the stage of the disease. All programs are Free of Charge!! Complete information is available on http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
The Cancer Support Community Delaware is joining hands with The Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program, the Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club and Delaware Hospice to present Renew Your Palette…Art for the Mind, Food for the Soul. This collaborative event celebrating 4 unique organizations and the healing power of creative arts will be held Saturday, 3/9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cancer Support Community located at the Medical Arts Building of the Beebe Health Campus, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24) Suite 312 in Rehoboth Beach.
This year’s event will feature local artists who have been affected by cancer and artists from the Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program, the Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club Pegasus Artworks Program and the Delaware Hospice New Hope Program. Alongside the works of art on display and for sale, will be culinary demonstrations by local chefs from the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Robert Peck Catering, Sprouting Chefs and Big Fish Grill.
An introduction of the Renew Your Palette Inspirational Life Award – This award recognizes artisans who have overcome adversity to achieve success. The 2013 recipient of the Inspirational Life Award will be Rehoboth Beach contemporary jewelry artist and gallery owner, Heidi Lowe.
The Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program is part of the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP). It is a community program whose goal is to support persons with developmental and cognitive disabilities to become an integral part of their community. The program gives individuals with artistic interests an opportunity to grow their talent and further their interests of the arts. More info? http://www.salvationarmypendel.org/DDP.
The photo shows front row: Ernestine Robins, Kim Smith, Sarah Bosco. Back row: Marvin Walston, Heidi Lowe, and Holli Wood….all participants in the Salvation Army Caring heART’s program visited Heidi Lowe at her Rehoboth Beach gallery.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is part of a nationwide movement whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Pegasus Artworks Program focuses on teaching self-discipline and critical thinking skills through affirmative interaction with innovative literacy-base programming. More info? Please visit http://www.bgclubs.org.
Delaware Hospice provides the highest quality hospice and health care services and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. New Hope is a nationally recognized program designed by Delaware Hospice for children who are coping with the death of a loved one. More info? Please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org.
Have a great week-end!! Talk to you later.
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