June 18, 2009

Save the dates - Special Events!

The Pinellas Partners for Creative Aging Coalition is pleased to announce an exciting workshop scheduled for August 19, 2009 at Ruth Eckerd Hall featuring Dr. Gene Cohen as the keynote speaker. http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhwgmb5_621cg9mr4d3
Gene Cohen, MD, PhD: Founding director of the Center on Aging, Health & Humanities at George Washington University and past president of the Gerontological Society of America. Dr. Cohen will be speaking about his research study called, “The Creativity and Aging Study.” Study implications: The positive impact of professionally led, participatory art programs for older adults on overall health, doctor visits, medication use, falls, loneliness, morale and activities reflects important health promotion and prevention effects and a reduction of risk factors driving the need for long-term care.
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Hard Hat Tour of the Tampa Museum of Art Join us for a special preview of our new Art Museum!
Friday, July 31, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
To reserve your space for the tour, email: Dawn.Johnson@tampamuseum.org
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Save the date: Friday, October 9, 2009
Art show and reception at TECO Plaza Art Gallery

Submissions from current LEC artists will be selected in September. For more information, call 932-0241