Connecting The Arts to Better Health
Professionals from Arts For Health Sarasota Manatee are out in the community, promoting physical and emotional well-being by engaging people with the arts.
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Performer shares cancer journey, hope at JFCS
SaraSolo Festival participant Valerie David shared her cancer journey during a special performance at Jewish Family and Children’s Service. by: Anna Brugmann Staff Writer When Valerie David was found to have lymphoma, she was scared. When she was found to have breast cancer 15 years later, she was angry. “Anger is a lot more powerful than fear,” David…
Mural Collaboration
Mural collaboration with AFHS-M, Inc. & Health Department of Manatee County Lisa Richardson and Marcia Calderone made the mural. The mural features the word ‘Welcome’ in eighteen different languages. BRADENTON — A new mural will be unveiled Tuesday at the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County. The art will be located in the immunization area of the building. The…
The Telling Project
Sharing their stories, bringing home the reality of war. Two years ago, when they agreed to be part of the Tampa edition of The Telling Project, a national performing arts nonprofit that employs theater to deepen understanding of the military and veterans’ experiences, neither Ryan Simonson nor Scott Owens had ever set foot on a…
Discover More Joy in Aging
Join us for an interactive, fun-filled morning focusing on how you can increase laughter and joy in your daily life. Discover joy in aging and how laughter has positive health outcomes. You will be laughing and at the same time learning the physical and emotional benefits of laughter and joy, including research in this area.
Inner Voices: Sex, Intimacy & Aging
Hedda Matza- Haughton, LSCW, Co-chair and one of the founders of Arts For Health Sarasota-Manatee has written and is performing her play entitled Inner Voices: Sex, Intimacy & Aging, a one woman show where through the eyes and hearts of different characters, you experience their truths about sex, intimacy, and aging. Hedda Matza-Haughton, LSCW Hedda’s…
JFCS Cancer Support & Wellness Program
JFCS of Suncoast, Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Cancer Care and Arts For Health Sarasota-Manatee are Excited to present the dynamic Valerie David – two time cancer survior, kicking cancer and new meaning into her life. Valerie promises to deliver an hour of laughter, empowerment and strength of spirit to all who attend.
