Wisdom in Our Community art exhibit opening

Sweet stories from the past with original watercolor splash paintings as background, created by residents at Garden Path Elder Care / Bradley House in Brattleboro, are on exhibit for the month of May. Please join us for an opening reception in the main lobby of the library for the artists and public.

The Wisdom in Our Community Program supports seniors to write short stories about their past and create a painted background on which to print their stories. During these activities, seniors discover the value of reminiscing, which studies have shown improves self-esteem, reflects on happy memories, lowers stress levels, preserves family history and improves communication skills.  The goal of the “Wisdom in Our Community Program,” is to transform negative ideas about aging in our culture into positive beliefs about the strength, wisdom and contributions of senior citizens to their communities by documenting their personal histories through visual arts and storytelling