Memories in the Making is a program at White Lake Community Library on Wednesday, June 10th, at 10am that offers individuals with cognition challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias to experiment with self-expression through painting with watercolors. There is no experience needed. We’ll discuss a theme and photos will be provided for inspiration. Upon completing their painting, our artists will be asked to describe their artwork and their stories will be written down. Partners or caregivers are welcome (please register all attendees so we can prepare seating & supplies). Strong emphasis on having fun!

Art making has been proven to be beneficial to those experiencing cognitive changes. Creating something of one’s own bolsters confidence. It is relaxing to lean into the process of pushing color around the paper, and sharing it all within a group sparks social connection.

Nancy Armitage will be facilitating. Nancy was the Memories in the Making Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association of southeastern Wisconsin for nine years. Since moving to Whitehall six years ago, her passion for the arts and dementia inspired her to start a chapter of SPARK!, a program for those with memory loss and their care partner(www.sparkprograms.org) at the Muskegon Art Museum, and was instrumental in the establishment of the first Memory Cafe in Muskegon.