September Success Story -> Photography Exhibit!

We had a busy month at Shirley Futch Plaza!

Eight Shirley Futch Residents took part in our Photography Challenge held in September 2009. Those participants were Tamara Adlevankina, Jean Bruck, Marie Counterman, Pat Fogarty, Judy Griswinski, Janice Jenkins, Verna Overpeck and Carol Romansky. Participants were given 5 categories (nature, transportation, something special, a Shirley Futch resident and the view from their apartment) for which they were to take digital pictures. Once they had a picture for each category they submitted them to me electronically.

I compiled all of the photos along with quotes and sayings then presented it as a ‘movie’ at our Photography Exhibit on September 30th. We invited all Shirley Futch residents to come see the photos and ended up having over 30 attendees! Our very own waitress, Social Services Coordinator Sue Gehris, served appetizers and sparkling juice beverages were provided. We watched the movie twice as per resident request, and the photographers answered questions about where their pictures were taken or how they got an idea for a ‘shot’. Everyone who attended was very impressed by the photography, and at the end of the exhibit residents asked when we were having another one! It was an excellent way to get residents involved with, and introduced to, digital photography.