We are continuing to get more wonderful stories from tenants taking part in the Still Lively sessions across the four Choices Housing ShireLiving Retirement Homes:
“I thought it would be good for my wife to come to these sessions, but now I realise it’s been good for me too. I’d never thought about drawing for pleasure before, even though I used to do mechanical drawings at work – you know, sketching car parts for other departments to see where repairs were needed etc. The last time I drew anything not work-related was in 1952 when I was in the Air Force. It was a wet day and I had no money, so to pass the time I sat by the window and drew what I could see. I did actually get quite a sense of satisfaction from that, and these sessions have brought back that same feeling. I shall carry on…” Mike, Maywood
“I really didn’t want to come out this morning. I didn’t feel too well and it would have been easy to stay indoors, but at the same time I didn’t want to miss class. Now I’m here, I feel much better. You’ve got to push yourself to do these things. I went to art college, so I have got experience in some of the techniques we’re using, but I hadn’t done any painting or drawing for ages. I’m surprised at some of the people here, and how good they are becoming. Having a professional artist leading the class makes all the difference you see – we’re not just colouring in, we’re creating. His enthusiasm for our art inspires us all.” Hazel, Maywood
