The NEW 2012-2013 Artwork will be on display beginning July 1 during Artown!
The schedule of events is listed on our
Events Calendar page!
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Thank you to those who donated in
support of our mission!
Nevada Big Give!
- We had a great class this month at Bonaventure & will be having one at More To Life!
- Everything is in the works for Artown July 1-31!
- Keep checking back for dates and times of all the exciting events we have planned!
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The ART AUCTION is over…but the memories are forever!
We want to thank everyone who attended our Art Auction and Artist Celebration of Art from the Hearts of Alzheimer’s Artists!
Congratulations to all the winners of a great raffle or door prize and those who are now proud owners of an original piece of our artist’s art!!
A special and sincere thank you to our host, Atria Summit Ridge, for the lovely venue, array of delightful appetizers, live music and gracious staff.
And our deepest appreciation to Arbors Memory Care Community and the Stutchman family for their continued support, the fabulous wines, creative gift baskets for the raffle and many hours of hard work!
Thank you and many hugs to our volunteers who continue to return year after year and lend their hands and hearts to our mission! Welcome to our new volunteer, Marilee Wintz of Sage Interiors!
Atria surprised us with a great dessert presentation!! Thank you Kerrie, Ernie & Laura! The cute mini cones were filled with a palette of chocolate, nuts and sprinkles, then filled with the ice cream of your choice. Fabulous!
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The gallery of silent auction items was hard to resist!
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We previewed select pieces of New art for Artown in July!
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We are very happy to announce the appointment of Kerrie Anastassatos Hon to our Board of Directors! We’re confident she will bring new energy and creative perspective to our mission.Welcome Kerrie!
THANK YOU~~~THANK YOU~~~THANK YOU!!!!
Bravo to all the generous companies and individuals in our community that donated raffle and door prizes to our art auction event in support of our mission:
- Consumer Direct Personal Care, LLC
- Sierra Health Mart Pharmacy
- Right at Home – In Home Care & Assistance
- Lou & Lori Olthoff
- Somersett Private Golf & Country Club
- Zinser Photography
- Barbara Fraide
- Arbors Memory Care Community
- Napa Sonoma Grocery Company
- More To Life Adult Day Health Center
- 775 Gastropub
- Western Village Inn & Casino
- Orion Technologies
- Gentiva Home Healthcare
- Barbara Westcott
Donna Rooney, Board Member, was happy to sell you a raffle ticket!
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Whole Foods
Thank you so very much for your generous donation of funds raised during your recent Nickles for Non-Profits campaign. Your generosity will allow us to offer an additional 11 weeks of classes to our artists with Alzheimer’s. We sincerely appreciate your consideration of our mission for your campaign.
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Making memorable moments last a lifetime…
Has honored Moments of Memory with a generous Community Enrichment Fund Grant!
Thank you so very much for your belief in our program and your generous support. We will be able to expand our program, touching more lives and filling more hearts with memorable moments and lasting legacies.
Through the generosity of Junior League of Reno we have been able to offer our classes, free of charge, to multiple senior living communities and residential care homes. We have been blessed with the many smiles and thank you’s we have received from the participating residents!
The Junior League of Reno, Inc., is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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LIMITED QUANTITY
Moments of Memory Greeting Cards still available! They make a thoughtful gift for your loved one or BFF!
8 Images all created using women’s cosmetics!
Cards:
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1 Set of 8 Cards………$12.00 Donation
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2 Sets of Cards……… $20.00 Donation
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Set includes 1 each of 8 Images
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All occasion blank inside
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Includes 8 envelopes
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Our Mission Statement is on the back
Cards can be purchased at Arbors Memory Care Community, 2121 E. Prater Way, Sparks,NV.
To order on-line please email us at momentsofmemory@charter.net, or call 775-848-4757.
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Our 2012 Thank You’s:
Thank you for stopping by our booth at the Sparks Marina for the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s! It was a beautiful day to make new friends, visit with old friends and make new memories! Thank you to everyone who supported our program!
Our annual Classic Car show fundraiser at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks was a fantastic success!! A huge thank you to the superb staff at Summit Racing Equipment!
Thank you to all the registered car owners for their continued and compassionate support of our program and the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
Thank you to everyone who has donated supplies for our classes, including women’s make-up, watercolor pencils, paint, fabulous art papers, scrap booking supplies and more.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Artown events in 2012!
Sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported our program and assisted us in continuing our mission to bring art to those living with Alzheimer’s!
Thank you to our hosting facilities & Artown partners; Arbors Memory Care Community, Atria Summit Ridge Senior Living Community, Erika Paul, FastFrame of Reno & Artown!
Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers and board members who spent many long hours coordinating & attending events & sharing our mission!
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Donations are always welcome!
Please email us at momentsofmemory@charter.net or call 775-848-4757 to make arrangements. All donations directly support our Alzheimer’s artist’s creative art program. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Moments of Memory… Art from the Hearts of Alzheimer’s Artists.
A non-profit program of visual art expression developed for those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. With passion and purpose Moments of Memory classes create a safe, supportive environment for social interaction and self-expression resulting in a non-critical and fail-safe experience. Specific techniques enable individuals to focus on a task at hand and experience a sense of accomplishment, counteracting feelings of depression and isolation. Having the opportunity to share the tangible reward of their efforts in a group setting renews self-confidence and trust. Reconnecting with society in a productive community restores a sense of self even in the later stages of the artist’s dementing illness.
ART: I’ve Got Your Back by Babs, created with women’s cosmetics!
FastFrame of Reno on Moana Lane is the official framer for all Moments of Memory art! Thank you Steve, Linda and Ian for your continued support in 2012, passion for the cause and superb framing! Congratulations on being voted Best of Reno Art Framers 2009 in the Reno News & Review!!
Ian & Steve of FastFrame
May 2, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Thank you Laurie for inviting us to spend time with your residents! We had a fabulous experience with creative results. We can’t wait to come visit Bonaventure again soon. Thank you for all your assistance:)
May 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Lynette,
Thank you so very much for coming out to Bonaventure today! It was so good to meet you and Karen, I know the residents really enjoyed painting today by looking at their smiling faces
April 25, 2013 at 1:57 pm
I will definitely stop by the Arbors and purchase some of those wonderful greeting cards. I particularly like the pink long legged bird.
March 12, 2013 at 7:13 am
So excited about this years Art Auction on April 11. Always love watching the artists enjoy their event. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
March 11, 2013 at 5:06 pm
I am so pleased to see this program continue in our area. Thank you to all those who have supported it. Make plans to join us for the event April 11th – you will be inspired beyond belief! See you then!
August 5, 2011 at 11:33 pm
You have given me great ideas regarding this subject! I was looking for these kinds of posts! Thank you! I am looking forward to more of your posts!
July 21, 2011 at 7:54 am
Thank you.
June 19, 2011 at 7:34 pm
I’m looking forward to the events for Artown! Lynette, you have such imagination! You’ve inspired all these artists. Fun!
June 19, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I can’t wait for all the events in July! Things are really coming together and I am excited that people are taking note. If everyone will just tell one more person about what we are doing…where the website is…and buy some art – we will be touching sooooo many lives.
Thanks to Lynette for her tremendous dedication in seeing this vision come to reality…many years, tears and fears! Great job!
January 3, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I think the cards turned out wonderful! thanks to Dynagraphic printing here in Reno who printed them for us at their non profit rate.
What a good deal on these cards. $12 for one set or 2 for $20. I need to buy some more for myself!!
August 30, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I was wondering if it was possible to get someone into the classes at the Arbors without them being a resident? My mother has moderate dementia from mini-strokes and use to paint a lot. She hasn’t done any in at least twenty years but still has her easel and and tool box full of dried up paint and brushes. I would love to see her get back into creating art. We have 5 or 6 of her oils and one water color hanging in the house. Her favorite hangs over her bed, it is a sofa size oil of the Atmospherium Planetarium that she painted shortly after they built it.
June 7, 2010 at 8:24 am
Hello Lynette,
Please let me know what help you need for “Anything”!! Especially the upcoming events, you are a wonderful person just by being you! Thank you for helping those in our community with and without Alzheimer’s Disease!! As well, thank you for helping me with my dreams of completing college. You are a wonderful mentor to me and I appreciate all of your support!
April 21, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Eloise, so thrilled you were inspired! If you need help or additional suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me personally and I will walk you through the techniques. I was actually inspired by 3 little children I was trying to entertain on a rainy day back in 1985. They were actually 5 or 6 years old and I was desperate for an idea. I emptied my cosmetic drawer (after removing the good stuff of course) on to a tray, put it in the middle of the table and gave everyone paper. They didn’t stop “creating” for 3 hours!! An idea was born and everyone was happy. I wish you the best of luck Eloise and thank you for your lovely comments. Lynette Schweigert
April 20, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I just returned home (Omaha, Nebraska) from a trip to Reno and just had to send a note of thanks for your inspirational art display at the airport.
My daughter has severe alcohol dementia and has the capacity of a six year old child. She spends hours coloring, trying to stay within the lines of her coloring book. I am her primary caregiver and am 83 years young. Even with my experience as a lifelong school teacher, her limitations are a challenge for me and I am always looking for ways to expand her abilities. After seeing your art display, I am anxious to integrate some of your techniques. I am grateful that I found your Alzheimer’s Moments of Memory. Even though my daughter does not have Alzheimer’s, I’m hopeful that we can benefit from trying your ideas. Thank you.
April 12, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Thank you thank you thank you,,,,,for such a valuable and heartfelt service you are providing…..All the love shines through
April 10, 2010 at 2:42 pm
And a downright pleasure to have you as valuable volunteer!
April 10, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Downright beautiful and inspiring. A pleasure to have participated.
April 9, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Thank you Kathy we really appreciate your comments!!! If you would like to send me your mother’s photo and a story, I’ll post it on our “brand new today” Memory Keepers page:o) Speak of her often and keep her memories alive!
Sincerely, Lynette
April 9, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Reno Tahoe Airport
Reno, Nevada
As I strolled past the Alzheimer’s Art Gallery, I was unashamed by my tears of happiness for those patients who were able to participate in this display and to share their talent with us and by my tears of sadness that my own mother could not have lived to enjoy this type of artistic expression.
My mother died many, many years ago with multiple diseases but her mental condition was a diagnosis of organic brain syndrome (which would now be called Alzheimer’s Disease). At the time of her stay in a long term care facility what a disservice to patients that this type of art work was not available.
I applaud this group of Alzheimer’s artists, along with the staff who assisted them in putting together this project.
My appreciation is overwhelming. It was such an emotional experience. My thanks to everybody involved. Thank you, Reno Tahoe Airport.
With gratitude, Kathy Lawson
April 3, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Thank you for the nice comments! We look forward to seeing you at the auction on July 31st! I’ll have information available on the website. Keep checking back:)…oh, and there will be more art too!
April 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm
What an inspiration! While waiting for my aunt to arrive for Easter vacation, my husband and I spent about 30 minutes admiring each piece of art work and reading all the comments. There is certainly a wealth of talent. We will be there for the auction!
April 1, 2010 at 11:05 am
I’m 19 and a “wannabe” artist. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the art work at the airport.
March 31, 2010 at 1:44 pm
When I saw the display at the Reno airport, I was brought to tears. My mother is in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimer’s. If only the nursing home had this type of art, I know my mom would respond and enjoy.
March 27, 2010 at 9:36 am
Very nice site…and I appreciate the information. In California, we have an Adult Day Health Care Center that has a similar program…the art is framed and exhibited within the Center. This is a great way to show the talents of those suffering from the affects of Alzheimer’s. thank you so much!
February 22, 2010 at 8:41 am
Was able to spend time with your exhibition at the Reno Airport while I waited for my daughter. My mother had alzheimers and I spent a great deal of time with her in her assisted living facility. I so appreciate the reminders your exhibit provided me of that time and experience. The project itself is wonderful, as is the artful result. Thank you to all who participate, directors, volunteers, resident artists, and donating framers.
February 19, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Congratulations on a WONDERFUL show. I am so impressed! It was fantastic to see the artist’s faces as they realized that it was their work on display.
August 1, 2009 at 8:10 am
I would like to purchase several items:
3, 5X7 prints Sun by Alex, Sun by Tommie, and Sun by Edith.
I would also like 1 sets of cards: Sun by Alex.
For a total of $30 plus postage. Please email me with instructions for payment.
I live in Colorado.
Thanks, Beth
July 22, 2009 at 8:59 am
I am soooo impressed! Moments of Memory is a wonderful project. You are making a difference in the lives of the residents. I admire your talent, your dedication, your patience, and your ability to make things happen. You are an inspiration and a blessing to those you you give so freely to. Thanks for all you do!
July 9, 2009 at 8:56 am
Fabulous! I will bring my children to peruse the wonderful art on display. Is this program is available to dementia patients at other facilities?
Great job Lynette. I admire your dedication and passion!
June 22, 2009 at 9:38 am
Fantastic job putting together these events! Can’t wait to see the response. You have really done some incredible work in getting Moments of Memory up and rolling. I love that this program is available in our area!
Thanks for all your hard work!
April 3, 2009 at 7:54 am
Nicely done Lynette! I hope your group knows how fortunate they are to have you on the team. Thanks for sending the link.
Good thoughts,
AR
March 16, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Great job Lynette! You are doing such great things!! I wish I had even 1/2 of your talent … maybe it’ll rub off …
See you soon!
March 10, 2009 at 7:27 am
THe disease does make its victims feel depressed and isolated and this program creates such positive results! Bravo Lynni!
March 8, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Awesome idea! My grandmother suffered from this for many years. In those days they just sat her in a wheel chair and ignored her. With no interaction she just kept getting worse.
February 24, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Wow, wow, wow… terrific job. You are giving me some keen competition here! Do you sell any of the work? Love the Lipstick Heart Prints – Group Project…
See you soon. Gail
February 24, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Thanks for looking:) I appreciate your feedback. Save the Date..LOL I get it!
February 24, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Beautiful, and well written….Looking forward to the Evening Gala in July…Save The Date!
February 12, 2009 at 9:41 am
Merci beaucoup!
February 12, 2009 at 9:31 am
Fabulous. Love what you have done with this page.