Welcome to the Silver Wings Arts Program, a small group adult day place for the arts located in downtown Louisville, Colorado.
908 Main Street, Louisville CO 80027
The creative mind doesn’t slow down with age.
“The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.” Arthur Schopenhauer
Meaningful engagement matters at all stages of life! Have more fun.
The enrollment period in this unique adult art program is open, offering full day or partial day immersive art, movement, and more! Adults over the age of 18 are welcome. The program offers an extensive list of weekday workshop sessions in a cozy and creatively inspiring setting. Participants delve into the interests and hobbies they love in a nonacademic, experiential approach. Explore your creativity in visual art, movement, presentation and music. The daily schedule of 2 -3 well-paced sessions in art, movement, music and a variety of related workshops, offers the freedom to play without pressure in a small group of 3 – 5 participants. Silver Wings Arts Program helps participants expand and rekindle their creative passions in life. Emphasis is on providing the maximum experience with as many tangible take-aways as possible. Paint your portrait, design your personalized hiking/walking stick, write and publish your insights and memoirs, meditate on relaxation and peace in guided sessions, blend your personal aromatherapeutic sleep or pain aid, design that cute backpack for your grandchild, stretch and release tension in seated movement sessions, get on the microphone and inspire us with your writing or music. There’s so much of life to enjoy. As an additional service, basic caregiving oversights are provided, if needed, but not a requisite for enrollment. Basic caregiving oversights include medication reminders, light mobility, and general cognition assistance as needed.
To sign up, go to the Workshops and Enrollment page to submit the form.
Group enrollment is available at discounted rates. Schedule a visit!
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Mission Statement
The mission is to provide a place for participants to find daily meaningful engagement through art, music, and movement in a relaxed, homey environment with like-minded companions.
Phoebe Catlin had been writing her memoirs about life as a teacher and guidance counselor for many years. She was in assisted living at a facility in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2017 when we met. She was 100 years old. Her one great desire was to publish the stories of her life as an educator in the coal mining towns of West Virginia and as a guidance counselor during the turbulent days of desegregation in the civil rights era of the 1960s. Getting her autobiography published was a dream come true. Three years after meeting, we released her book, I Could Tell You Stories. Phoebe was 103 years old. Her story reminds us to keep following our passions for as long as possible. Our publishing workshop helps participants design beautiful books of memoirs, poems, short stories and more as keepsakes forever – Silver Wings Arts Program Director
Workshops
Workshops are 30 minutes – 3 hours with rest and food breaks. There are typically 2 -3 workshops daily. Participants can enroll for one to five days, however, a two day minimum is recommended for the benefit of continuity. There is a 45 minute – 1 hour lunch break. Participants may choose to have a working lunch break.
It’s Never Too Late to Fulfill Your Creative Dreams.
Workshop sessions are centered on an experiential rather than an academic focus. All materials are provided and included in the cost. Each participants’ interests and skill levels help inform and influence the direction of the workshop sessions.
Registration
Registration is required and openings are reserved on a first come basis. There are no drop-ins at this time. For returning enrollees: To reserve a spot, please call 720-592-1481 or email silverwingsartsprogram@gmail.com with dates and preference for full or half day session. New participants: Please complete the Client Intake form HERE and return the form by email attachment or mail.
Silver Wings Arts Program
silverwingsartsprogram@gmail.com
(720) 592-1481
Days/Times
Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 3:30pm, except holidays and blackout dates
Cost
Meals
Morning and afternoon mini meals are provided by the program and tailored to the dietary needs of participants. Mini meals are individually packaged and generally consist of organic fruits and vegetables, teas, juices, nuts, cheeses, breads, crackers, snack bars, chips or granola, as well as other healthy items. Participants bring their midday lunches that can be refrigerated, frozen, and heated as needed.
Location
908 Main Street, Louisville CO 80027
Downtown Louisville
To sign up, submit the form below indicating the dates you’d like to attend.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Please call 720-592-1481