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‘We are Created Creative’: Cedars Resident, Jean Downs, Shares Her Love of Art
“Talent” is a word that artist and teacher, Jean Downs, doesn’t like to use. “I tell my students to leave ‘the big T word’ at home,” says Jean. “Anybody can draw if they’re given the tools. If you have a desire, you can do it.” Jean and her husband, Ray, have recently moved to The…
Focus on Faith – Understanding Racism is ‘Soul Work’ for Group of Residents at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC)
Focus on Faith – Rev. Lois McCullen Parr, member of UMRC’s Spiritual Life team, and Rev. Jackie Holdsworth, a retired United Methodist pastor and resident of CRC’s Prairie Cottages, teamed up to facilitate “Making the Invisible Visible” – a class on the reality of racism, offered for residents at CRC. “It’s not a comfortable class,”…
Author Michael Carr Shares His Inspiration and Faith in “The Lion in the Wheelchair”
On Memorial Day, 2014, Michael Carr suffered a debilitating stroke. However, his story did not end there. Rather than allowing himself to become bitter and isolated, Michael is using his experience to bring hope and faith to others. With the help of his wife, Debbie, Michael began writing, “The Lion in the Wheelchair” four years…
Inspiring Generosity: Dorothy Greer
Dorothy Greer, a resident of Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), recently reached a milestone, with over 30 consecutive years of giving to the UMRC Foundation! “Dorothy’s many gifts have honored and remembered loved ones, helped make capital improvements on our campus, and ensured that those who have outlived their savings have always had a home here…