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LA BROCHA Hosting Art Event for People Living With Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease

LA Brocha and community partners are excited to welcome attendees to this in-person event that will be loaded with beautiful art and art activities. Artist to offer art activities: Luz Elivier Godina Mark your calendars for: Saturday, December 17th, 11am to 2pm National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., in Chicago To registerContinue reading “LA BROCHA Hosting Art Event for People Living With Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease”

Arts for Brain Health Coalition Hosts First Arts Workshop

On Saturday, August 17th, the Arts for Brain Health Coalition sponsored its first 2019 Arts for Brain health event. It was at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The Coalition activates partnerships between healthcare and arts providers, designing and presenting programs that use creative engagement to improve the lives of people with memory loss andContinue reading “Arts for Brain Health Coalition Hosts First Arts Workshop”

How Creative Arts may help with Healthy Aging

Eating right, exercising, and getting a good night’s sleep can all help us stay healthy. But can participating in the arts also help us thrive as we age? Researchers are looking at singing groups, theater training, and visual arts for older adults to see if the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence ofContinue reading “How Creative Arts may help with Healthy Aging”

La BROCHA April Art Workshop in Southeast Chicago

Latinas/os Buscando Refugio y Optimismo Cuando Hacen Arte – Latinas/os seeking refuge & optimism when doing art (LA BROCHA – The Paintbrush) invites older Latinas/os to participate in a free art workshop led by a professional artist.   When: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 11 AM – 1:30 PM Location: St. Francis De Sales ParishContinue reading “La BROCHA April Art Workshop in Southeast Chicago”