By Debra McLaughlin
Friends of Nathaniel Witherell is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to enhance the quality of life of The Nathaniel Witherell’s skilled nursing care residents and short term rehabilitation patients. Founded in 2007, Friends of Nathaniel Witherell support activities that bring smiles and comfort to our seniors. From art classes and live music to bingo and recreational activities, we aim to enhance the lives of every resident. We bring joy to our residents and help those who once helped us.
Art exhibits in nursing homes can brighten seniors’ lives and are powerful ways to enhance the overall well-being of seniors. They spark memories, encourage conversations, and give residents something exciting to talk about. Looking at art stimulates the mind and lifts the spirit. Seniors gain a sense of joy while enjoying beautiful paintings, while adding a little color and culture to their day! Each month Mary Tate, Friends of Nathaniel Witherell’s Director of Resident and Volunteer Services, brings in a new art show whether it be photography or painting or tapestry to provide fresh interesting wall art to our residents.
We search for artists to display their work for residents and patients. The current artist displaying her wonderful paintings is Carina Imbrogno (https://caimbrogno.wixsite.com/mysite). She is a self-taught award-winning artist who began creating art at age 40. She paints in photo-realistic style, capturing people, animals and landscapes. Her work has been accepted in over 400 exhibits worldwide, receiving nearly 300 awards. Many of her pieces currently hang in The Nathaniel Witherell art gallery..
For further information about Friends of Nathaniel Witherell and the vital experiences we provide to those at The Nathaniel Witherell, call Lisa Harding, Director of Development, Advancement & Fundraising at 203-618-4227 or lisa.harding@friendsofnw.org. Let us tell you about the happiness and sense of community we bring to those who need it most.
If you would like to volunteer please contact Mary Tate, Friends of Nathaniel Witherell’s Director of Resident and Volunteer Services, at mary.tate@witherell.org or 203-628-4228. We have over 150 volunteers contributing 300 volunteer hours per month. There are tons of opportunities to suit your interests and schedules, including arts and crafts, card games, gift shop, hair salon, and pet therapy program.
