Never Too Late - June 2023

PCOA In-house Specialists in LGBTQ Elder Care: Sarah Bahnson LGBTQ Community Liaison Elizabeth Reeves Community Services System Director John Chihak Intake Specialist Jennifer Caragan Case Management Supervisor

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Our Featured Artist: Nancy Johnson

The Drawing Studio is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, creative learning organization that brings art and

Nancy Johnson has been a Tucson resident for forty-five years. For thirty-seven of those years she practiced general dentistry, loving the art of dentistry and making a positive

the benefits of creating art to the entire community. The Drawing Studio offers affordable fee-based and free classes and workshops, hosts events and exhibits, and fosters awareness of the positive effects of creativity on individuals. The mission is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace art practice as a pathway to person growth and healthy community. PCOA and The Drawing Studio proudly partner to feature original work by older artists in Pima County in Never Too Late , celebrating and showcasing the creativity of older adults in our community. If you would like to see more of the artist’s work, or to begin an art practice of your own, you may call (520) 620-0947 or email anthony@thedrawingstudio.org.

impact on the patients she knew and looked forward to seeing. Now she is following her passion of art, but on a larger scale. Artist Statement My neighbor recommended that I sign up for Abstract Painting with Lisa Mishler. What an incredible experience to paint large, not have a clue what you are painting, but just be in the moment having fun. The instruction is thought provoking,

intuition takes over being in the creative zone, and surprising results can happen! The instructor has a variety of resources to encourage learning. I have improved my skills in composition and tried various tools new to me. I enjoy nature, and that is the inspiration for all my paintings. The art featured on this issue’s cover, Spring has Sprung, acrylic by Nancy Johnson, (full image above)

PCOA Board of Directors Agnes Poore, RN, Chair Estella Searcy, Vice Chair Ava Butler, Secretary Robert Ramirez, Treasurer Adaline Klemmedson, Immediate Past Chair

Members: Josephina Ahumada Karla Bennington ( Advisory Council Chair) Piper Frithsen Ron Meck Christina Noz Beth Smith Denise Taylor

R.Wayne Wood M.D. David Yarger Title III Programs Advisory Council Karla Bennington, Chair Wendy Ascher, Vice Chair

Frederick R. Eisele Allan Gordon Denise Ochoa-Puchi Stella Mae Smith PCOA President & CEO W.Mark Clark

Fred Bossemeyer Carla Castaneda

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Pima Council on Aging

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