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Paint and Sip creations at Shepherd of the Valley
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliPictured is Jeanette Bodnar at Boardman’s Shepherd of the Valley’s Paint and Sip on Aug. 26.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliBill O’Brien showed off his painting skills during a painting class at Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley.
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.Laddie Fedor joined a painting class at Shepherd of the Valley of Poland on Aug. 14.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliResidents of Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley came together on Aug. 14 for their weekly painting class. Pictured, in back from left, are Gladys Wood, Carole Damschroder, Louise Rade, Karen Miller, and Bill O’Brien, in front.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliShepherd of the Valley of Poland’s resident Louise Rade shared her artistic skills with other residents during a painting class on Aug. 14. Pictured is Rade’s oil pastel project.
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Shepherd of the Valley of Boardman offered a Paint and Sip on Aug. 26. Residents sipped wine coolers – many flavors were available – and painted on a provided canvases from a still-life picture of their choice.
Kim Osborn, Shepherd of the Valley employee, said she likes bringing in pop-culture events like Paint and Sip to Shepherd.
“I like letting them to be able to do something that’s popular nowadays,” Osborn said.
Sarah Chill, another Shepherd employee, said she has fun seeing what residents final products are at the end of the hour-long event.
“My favorite part is watching them make their own interpretations and inspirations from what we give them,” Chill said.
Residents socialized with one another while creating their masterpieces. Employees walked around from table to table helping residents with their artwork and filling up their glasses.
Edith Kurtz and Lucille Van Allen raved about Paint and Sip.
“I’m really enjoying myself,” Kurtz said.
Van Allen agreed.
“I think it’s wonderful,” she said.