Never Too Late - June 2022

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 Maddy Bynes Director of Public Policy & Special Projects

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Our Featured Artist: Gary Bachman

Gary retired in 2016 from Pima County after working for 23 years in community development and housing. He started attending classes at the Drawing Studio

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

when it moved into its current location near his home. He has been taking classes since then. A Tucson resident for over 30 years Gary enjoys painting landscape and abstract paintings using acrylic paints, pastels, watercolors, gouache, and charcoal. He also serves as volunteer coordinator for the Drawing Studio’s site improvement project. He was born in New York city and is 72 years old. Samples of his work are on his website: garybachmanart.com.

The work featured on this issue’s cover, Portal, Arizona, pastel & gouache by Gary Bachman. (full image above)

PCOA Board of Directors Adaline Klemmedson, Chair Agnes Poore, RN, Vice Chair Estella Searcy, Secretary Robert Ramirez, Treasurer Members: Robert Bell, Immediate Past Chair Steve Borden

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

Ava Butler Elizabeth Davidson Karla Bennington ( Advisory Council Chair) Maxine Goldstein

Carla Castaneda Frederick R. Eisele Allan Gordon George Mairs Stella Mae Smith PCOA President & CEO W.Mark Clark

Amy Levin Ron Meck Christina Noz Denise Richerson

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