The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Creating beauty through artistic expression

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Jaime’s Adult Day Care, at 18950 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, gives seniors who have memory impairments a place where they can make new friends and have fun with a variety of activities. In addition to their Expressive Arts program, the center provides numerous weekly activities, such as live musical acts, exercise programs, games to stimulate the mind, therapeutic endeavors, and more. The center has been recognized for the quality of its Expressive Arts program.

Jaime’s Adult Day Care member Katherine McCloskey pays careful attention to the lines while painting in a hibiscus leaf. (Christine Holtzman)
Several members, deep in concentration, channel their inner artist during one of the recent Expressive Arts programs at the center. They are painting a hibiscus flower that had been drawn on fabric, which will later become a small pillow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kay Manka, the activities coordinator for Jaime’s Adult Day Care, left, helps Betty Barnes, of Tampa, to paint a leaf that will become part of a hibiscus flower pillow she is making during the Expressive Arts program at the center. Jaime’s Adult Day Care, at 18950 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, provides seniors with memory impairments a place where they can make new friends and have fun with many stimulating activities throughout the day.

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