We joined Laura at the Arts Council on Tuesday [1/19] and learned to wrap
sea glass and fashion it into jewelry. There were 12 of us: four
participants; three professional caregivers; one family caregiver; two GEM
board members; Laura and Gail.
Laura as usual had a wealth of beautiful findings, ribbons and sea glass for
us to choose from. Jane brought additional supplies of her own to share,
Helen brought sea glass that she had collected over the years.
We went around the table and introduced ourselves and shared where we had
been born which led into side stories. Next we created our jewelry amid
laughter and expert help from Laura. Delicious refreshments were served and
Angelo began playing we joined him in singing the old familiar songs.
One participant said "this was the best party she'd ever been to!"
Our Art at the Park programs are designed to teach caregivers [by example]
the best practices in person centered care for example knowing how to engage
the person living with dementia and have them participate in the activity.
This can sometimes be a challenge as the person living with dementia can
very good excuses not to participate. Knowing person centered care will
teach the caregiver to how to engage the person enabling them to enjoy the
activity instead of just being an observer. Participation brings the joys of
accomplishment and a sense of purpose! Thank you Laura for a wonderful day!
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
http://www.gemdayservices.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter
Monday, January 25, 2016
GEM Art Classes with Laura Howard
Monday, January 18, 2016
Sea Glass Jewelry Making Tuesday Jan 19th at 1pm
Hello Friends,
I am pleased to invite you to a class with Laura at the Dare County arts Council downtown Manteo tomorrow 1/ 19 at 1pm.
We will be making sea glass jewelry with Laura Howard.
And we have a special treat as Angelo will be playing some tunes too.
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Best,
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Riff Tides Performance – Friday, January 29
The Riff Tides will perform 1950s Rock and Roll music on January 29.
See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.
This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's ongoing fundraising music events, which host local artists in a quiet, listening environment.
Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.
Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions.
See www.uucob.org/music for more information.
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
Friday, December 4, 2015
PRESS RELEASE - RIFF TIDES PERFORM ON JAN 29 AT UU MEETING HOUSE
The Riff Tides will perform on January 29 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House in Kitty Hawk.
The Riff Tides perform 1950s Rock and Roll music including such classics as Blueberry Hill, Diana and Rock Around the Clock.
Gail Sonnesso, Director at Gem Day Services, formed the band in Spring 2015. "I'm a baby boomer and wanted to remember the happy times of the fifties and sixties and there were no fifties bands on the Outer Banks," she says.
She enlisted the help of her husband, Angelo Sonnesso who plays keyboards and sings vocals. "He's actually a classically trained lyric tenor who studied at Columbia University," Gail explains.
Angelo says he is honored to be able to join his friends and share the joy of music.
They added Andrew Darling who plays bass, Ken Daidone on the drums and Robert Jacobs on the accordion.
Dana Walker, Robert Morris and Kent Zimmerman sing vocals. Kent also emcees for the group. Doug Leal is the sound manager.
"It has been the most fun!" says Dana Walker about performing with the group when she's not working as a hospitalist at Outer Banks Hospital or singing with the Outer Banks Chorus or her church choir at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. "Happy music - that when it's playing, it's impossible to sit or stand still! It makes you want to dance and sing along."
See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.
This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's annual fundraising music event, which hosts local artists in a quiet, listening environment. Tickets cost $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.
Proceeds help the congregation support community organizations who use the meeting house such as Al-anon, Feline Hope, Jewish Community of the Outer Banks and Weight Watchers.
Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions. The UU Meeting House is located at 831 Herbert Perry Road at the corner of Kitty Hawk Road. See www.uucob.org/music for more information.
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photo attached: rifftides.jpg
Monday, November 30, 2015
GEM December Art at the Park
Press Release
GEM Art at the Park
Date: Tuesday December 8th
Elizabethan Gardens
1pm - 3pm
Our December Art at the Park program will feature a trip to the Elizabethan Gardens to make a holiday wreath. Join GEM friends and volunteers and decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant wreath that is uniquely yours! The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. An instructor guides you as you create holiday magic. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home.
We will enjoy Christmas music and Carols with Angelo Sonnesso.
There is no charge for this GEM event but space is limited and you must register in advance.
To register call Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354.
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24 1pm SEA SHELL WRAP With LAURA at the Dare County ARTS COUNCIL
Hello Friends,
We will be enjoying a class with Laura Howard today at the Dare County Arts Council please join us and learn the art of wrapping shells.
The class is without charge and you will take a beautiful piece. Please let me know if you can join us!
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Join us for Dare County Arts Center ART CLASSES
Hello Friends,
This is our schedule for the Art Classes at The DARE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL located downtown Manteo in the old courthouse. The classes are on the second floor BUT there is an Elevator. There is NO CHARGE ~ BUT please register so that we have enough supplies! To Register please call Gail at 252-480-3354 or respond to this email.
# | 2015-16 | Teaching Artist | Art |
1. Class | 11/ 10 | Gail | Water Colors – |
2. Class | 11/ 24 | Laura Howard | Sea Shell Wrap |
3. Class | 12 /1 | Laura Howard | Driftwood, shell Mobile |
4. Class | 12 /22 | Laura Howard | Cookie Decorating & Origami Boxes |
5. Class | 12/ 29 | Laura Howard | Healing Quilt Cards |
6. Class | 1/5 /16 | Laura Howard | Clay |
7. Class | 1/12/16 | Laura Howard | Activity TBA |
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
