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7.22.10 | Older adults ‘visit’ the islands
About 75 folks from the Flicker Residences for older adults felt like they were on a tropical vacation recently, thanks to staff members Linda Miller and Stephanie Young and our friends at Art-Reach. In a room decorated to look like the South Pacific — with audience members dressed to match — percussionist Daria kept everyone entertained for over an hour while she played some of our favorite tunes on some of the most unusual instruments.
Much to the group’s surprise, instruments such as cow hooves, a donkey jaw, washboard, and spoons made beautiful music. The educational and entertaining performance as well as the special Hawaiian barbecue that followed, were enjoyed by one and all!
The mission of Art-Reach is to enrich lives by connecting underserved audiences with cultural experiences so that they may enjoy and benefit from the transformative powers of the arts. The Flicker Residences has been a member of Art-Reach for many years, and plans are under way to expand that membership organization-wide, opening up a world of opportunities for those served across Bancroft. For more information on Art-Reach, check out their website at: http://www.art-reach.org/ARR_Mi.html