By Debra McLaughlin
Have you ever heard someone say “Her harp is her heart?” Most likely not. But those at The Nathaniel Witherell, a Greenwich skilled nursing facility for long-term residents & short-term rehabilitation patients, recently enjoyed beautiful music performed by harpist Lisa Tannebaum (https://www.lisaharpist.com/).
In this unique concert, Lisa played for residents, patients, friends, and family, performing not only the classics, but also songs of the 1930’s, and sing-along songs like “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and “Danny Boy”. Lisa performs solo, chamber and orchestral concerts at major venues throughout the U.S. and Europe, including recitals at Carnegie Hall. She is currently a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Her harp weighs almost 80 pounds, has 47 strings and 7 foot pedals. She actually owns 10 harps! Little known fact: you do not use your pinky in playing the harp, only using fingers 1, 2, 3, & 4. For Lisa, home is where the harp is and she so kindly shares her joy and gorgeous music with a special audience at The Nathaniel Witherell.
Friends of Nathaniel Witherell sponsors music, art classes and recreational activities all via its Resident Life Fund. Friends of Nathaniel Witherell, founded in 2007, is the charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to support activities at The Nathaniel Witherell.
In addition, volunteers are always welcome at The Nathaniel Witherell. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mary Tate, Director of Resident and Volunteer Services, at mary.tate@witherell.org or 203-628-4228. With 150 volunteers contributing 300 volunteer hours per month, there are many opportunities to suit your interests and schedules, including arts and crafts, games, gift shop, and a variety of other activities.
For further information about Friends of Nathaniel Witherell and supporting these 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. Please also visit our website at https://friendsofnathanielwitherell.org/
