CANVAS OF CARE 

Painting can improve your mental health and boost your mood.  When done in a group of peers, painting is also a great social activity for older adults in retirement.

Benefits of Painting

Provides a sense of accomplishment

  • Increases self-esteem

  • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • Improves mental health and mood

  • Stimulates focus

  • Improves memory and cognitive function

  • Enhances fine motor skills and coordination

  • Increases communication and socialisation

  • Offers sensory stimulation

  • Helps express feelings nonverbally

  • Reduces perception of pain

  • Reduces boredom.

Further, research has shown that “people who engaged in artistic activities, such as painting, drawing and sculpting, in both middle and old age, were 73% less likely to have memory and thinking problems, such as mild cognitive impairment, that lead to dementia”.

Not to be overlooked, another benefit of painting is the feeling of satisfaction that comes with creating a piece of art. Being able to sit back and admire a picture, knowing that you created it yourself is incredibly gratifying. It may even have a transformative impact on your day.

Each month, Cynthia F. Blaizes Foundation hosts a "Canvas of Care" which will offer a new and exciting painting theme, ensuring that every session is a fresh and enriching experience. Whether you're capturing the beauty of nature, exploring abstract shapes and colors, or creating a masterpiece from your imagination, you'll have the freedom to express yourself and discover the artist within.

What to Expect:

  • A guided painting session led by experienced instructors, tailored to all skill levels.

  • All painting materials provided, including canvases, brushes, and paints.

  • Refreshments and beverages to enjoy as they paint and socialize.