Summer Schedule May 1 through August 30, 2018

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1 Summer Schedule May 1 through August 30, 2018 We are located at Mercy Hospital Downtown, in the Marian Building near the corner of A Street on Truxtun Avenue. Look for the Welcome to Art for Healing sign near our front door on Truxtun Avenue. Art for Healing provides opportunities for art-making, writing, music and other creative experiences free of charge. It is our hope that each participant may become practiced in the skills of letting go, living in the moment, artful reflection and relaxation. All programs are led by experienced facilitators and are for persons 18 and older (unless otherwise noted) who are seeking a respite from stress or healthcare concerns. Register online at or call to register by telephone. We ask that you register for programs only one or two months in advance and only for programs you know you can attend. We require a minimum of 12 enrollees for most workshops and create waiting lists for many of our programs. If you cannot attend, please call to let us know as far in advance as possible. Thank you. The schedule lists the programs by type and by date of the first program as follows: Ongoing Weekly (drop in sessions) Pages 2-3 Spiritual Cinema Sunday Page 4 Contemplative/Reflective Pages 5 Drawing and Painting Pages 6-10 Handmade Creations Pages Music and Movement Pages Writing and Poetry Page 14 1 P a g e

2 Ongoing Weekly Programs of the Heart Drop-in sessions Every Friday noted on calendar 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m. Drop in for a relaxed hour to connect with your heart using simple meditations. Connecting to the heart nourishes the immune system, reduces anxiety and increases the ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressful situations. Attention to the heart opens a space for deep healing, returning us to the innate qualities of love and acceptance. If you wish, bring a sack lunch to enjoy from 11:45 to 12:00. Twenty-minute meditation begins promptly at 12:00, followed by sharing until 12:45. Facilitated by Tina Antonell. Drop-in sessions (Note: Large groups of six or more that plan to attend must make a reservation two days in advance of the Session) Every Wednesday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Every Friday 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Choose your own activity. We provide the space and materials, or you can bring in your own project and immerse yourself in our calming environment. Play, experiment with polymer clay, paint, write, read, do beading, collage or listen to music. Drop in anytime, for 30 minutes, an hour, or however long you d like. Participants must arrive before 3:30p.m. if they wish to do an activity. Our doors close at this time. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. 2 P a g e

3 Tai Chi Tai Chi is the Chinese Internal Art that invites each participant to gently express meditative movement while experiencing a calm and soothing state of relaxation. With continued practice and guidance by the facilitator, circular and sequential moves invite all participants seated or standing to engage their mental focus and obtain an overall soothing state of well-being. Many participants improve circulation, balance, and increased mental and physical strength of the nervous system which encourages and provides a foundation of inner strength and flexibility of mind and body. Feel free to wear loose clothing that allows your joints to bend comfortably and flat shoes such as sneakers. A materials donation of $5.00 would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, you may place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Debra Dunn-Yonke. Morning Cup of Tai Chi Drop-in sessions Monday May 7 & 14, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, August 6, 13, 20 & 27 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m. Ease into Registration only Tuesday May 8, 15 & 22, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Evening Motivation Tai Chi (Beginners) - Drop-in sessions Monday May 7, August 13 & 27 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. 3 P a g e

4 Spiritual Cinema Sunday May 13, June 10, July 8 and August 12 at 2:00p.m A great film provides insight into our human experience by touching our emotions, causing us to ask questions and stir up provocative conversations. Do you have a desire to watch feature films that bring us stories that touch your heart or truly matter? Are you interested in viewing powerful uplifting dramatic films from all over the world? If so, join us for one or more of these films select Sunday afternoons. Facilitated discussion and conversation by various film lovers will follow each film. Sunday May 13 Temple Grandin 2:00p.m. A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. Sunday June 10 Coco 2:00p.m. In Disney/Pixar s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garcia Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family s stories and traditions. Sunday July 8 Lion 2:00p.m. Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Sunday August 12 War Horse 2:00p.m. Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his beloved horse, Joey, live on a farm in the British countryside. At the outbreak of World War I, Albert and Joey are forcibly parted when Albert's father sells the horse to the British cavalry. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home. Additional film descriptions and reviews can be found online by going to: 4 P a g e

5 Contemplative/Reflective Programs SoulCollage Circle Saturday May 5, June 2, July 7 & August 4 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. This gathering is for anyone who has previously taken a SoulCollage Workshop and is searching for a dedicated group of individuals who want to continue growing in this process. It is especially powerful to review your SoulCollage cards to delve deeply into what they have to say. We can learn from these images over time. New ways to work0with cards will be introduced. Come to any or all of these meaningful evenings. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Kathy Bernardino. D.O.O.R. Discovering Our Own Recovery Tuesday, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. D.O.O.R. is a women s support group that meets every month and offers a safe place to talk about the many facets of an ongoing illness. Each week, we forget about illnesses, such as auto-immune disease, and check in to our emotions, how we have been feeling, and the opportunity to discuss what is going on with our health. We then discuss healthy lifestyle choices we can make and share supportive and encouraging books to read. Most importantly, we offer support to one another during difficult or challenging times. Registration is not required for these workshops. Facilitated by Sandy Hurtt and Kathy Bernardino. Mindful Meditation Saturday, May 12, June 23, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Mindful breathing brings us gently into the Present Moment, where there is peace and joy. We will practice mindful breathing as a flow from one meditative posture to the next Sitting, Standing, Walking and Lying Down. This unique combination of mindful postures is deeply relaxing and nurturing, and is especially helpful for those who would like to meditate, but find it difficult to sit still or to relax. Facilitated by Rev. Tracy MacLaren. 5 P a g e

6 Drawing and Painting Programs Family Fridays Art that inspires family bonding. Research shows that experiencing art with loved ones can be very beneficial for child development and family bonding. Experiencing art together as a family allows for some undivided attention between parents, grandparents, children, and other family members in a one-on-one holistic setting. Be prepared to strengthen family relationships by spending a dedicated time with one another, listening to each other, respecting each other s opinion, and having a wonderful art piece to show for it. Join us for this artistic intergenerational togetherness experience every 3rd Friday of the month. In order to provide this workshop to as many families as possible, we ask that only 2 member of the same family register per session. This workshop is limited to 10 family groups (2 family members). Children participants must be over the age of 6 and be participating with adult family member. Reservation is required. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Brittney Rivera. Friday, May 18 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Friday, June 15 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Friday, July 20 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Friday, August 17 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. 6 P a g e

7 Acrylic Painting Monday, May 14 Monday, June 11 & 25 Monday, July 9 & 23 Monday, August 6 & 20 There is always something to explore and learn about yourself while working with acrylic paints. Let our facilitator guide you through a process that will lead to satisfying, beautiful art-making and greater self-awareness. Each workshop requires registration. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Eve Simpson. Printmaking: Linocut for the Birds (Three-part series) Tuesday, May 1, 8 & 15 Birds are often associated with the spirit of freedom or even as symbols of the future. From time immemorial, mankind has considered birds to be a sign of eternal life. In this workshop we will be exploring a variety of birds as subjects, as well as working with color in prints. This workshop will walk participants through the steps of linocut technique. Printing is always fun and the results can be very interesting and unpredictable just like life! A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Kay Wilson. Iconography (Eight-part series) Thursdays, May 10 June 28 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Iconography is the painting of icons, such as saints, in the Byzantine, Orthodox or Catholic Christian traditions. The facilitator will carefully guide you in learning this time-honored art. A keen eye and steady hand are the only skills you will need for this workshop series. This series will be a great opportunity to bring in unfinished pieces to catch up on. Please plan on attending all sessions. A one-time materials donation of $25.00 would be appreciated, but is not required for this series of workshops. This donation is to be given to the facilitator at the first session. Workshop is limited to 15 participants. Facilitated by Joyce Tanner. 7 P a g e

8 Landscapes in Acrylic Saturday, May 19, June 16, July 21 & August 18 10:00a.m. 1:00p.m. Acrylic paints are vibrant, beautiful, and easy to use. In this enjoyable painting workshop, you ll learn how to mix and blend colors in acrylics, how to start exploring textures and brush strokes, how to paint landscape elements such as trees and mountains, and more. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Judith Campanero. Oil Pastels (Three-part series) Thursday, June 5, 12 & 19 Oil pastels offer a brilliant oil painting surface and are an easy medium to handle. They are an ideal medium for working in a small space or for travel. They also can be included in a mixed media approach. The future of oil pastels is as broad as your imagination. Every participant will discover how using them creates something unique that adds to the body of knowledge we have about this great fine art medium. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Norma Neil. Seascapes in Pastel (Two-part series) Tuesday, July 10 & 17 Explore the many techniques of applying pastels, from drawing, textures, wet painting and combinations of techniques. Summer weather brings to mind seascapes and other waterscapes. We'll explore painting water with pastels...seascapes, beaches, lakes and streams. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Kay Wilson. 8 P a g e

9 Mixed Media Painting (Three-part series) Thursday, July 12, 19 & 26 Have fun and enjoy the expression of your inner artist. Explore acrylic painting to broaden or enhance your watercolor art. Both mediums are water based and complement each other. Art is always a reflection of life, and we can benefit from this exploration. Come play and allow your inner artist to soar! A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Rev. Patty Del Aguila. Fun with Trash (Two-part series) Tuesday, July 24 & 31 When you think of art, pieces of old wood, paper and other discards found in your own or neighborhood trash probably don't come to mind. Following artists like Kurt Schwitters, Picasso, Duchamps and Louise Nevelson, we'll have fun creating interesting abstracts using pieces of materials we normally toss into the trash. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Kay Wilson. Creative Collage (Three-part series) Tuesday, August 7, 14 & 21 1:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Express your inner artist in a relaxed, supportive, and healing environment. Learn about the art of collage making as we explore collage that combines painting, drawing and mixed media. We will enjoy mixing various techniques for an unexpected outcome. This will be a non-stressful, fun process of personal expression. Come join the fun! A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Rev. Patty Del Aguila. 9 P a g e

10 Exploratory Watercolors (Five-part series) Thursday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Come and have fun expressing your inner artist with the medium of watercolor. Join us in a stress free environment as we explore a focus on loose watercolors to which participants will create unique and expressive watercolor pieces. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Norma Neil. Mandala Making Thursday, August 9 & 16 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means sacred circle. The circle has been an important visual symbol throughout human history, extending to the origin of the universe. Mandalas are thought to be holograms of the cosmos as well as maps of individual consciousness. This is why psychologist Carl Jung used them with patients in his work, as well as personally. Come allow yourself freedom of expression through color and form within the mandala. This style of art-making is a form of meditation, allowing deeper emotions to reveal themselves as you put color and shapes to paper. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Barbara Burruss. 10 P a g e

11 Handmade Creations Crochet Tuesday, May 8, June 12, July 10 & August 14 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. Crocheting can relieve daily stress, lower blood pressure, and manage chronic pain. New studies are exploring and applauding the health benefits of knitting, crocheting, and other rhythmic needlework. Crocheting can, once learned, cause a relaxation response similar to meditation. May 8- Folding Shopping Bag: It can be used as a travel bag, a shopping bag or a purse. Fun and Easy to make! June 12- Unfinished Projects: It s time to work on those unfinished projects that you may need extra help on. If you don t have one, bring in something you d like help starting on and join in the time together. July 10- Votive Candle Holder Covers: These covers made with special covers will brighten your home, deck areas or patio. They also make great gifts! August 14- Crochet Trimming: Ever wonder how those towels and baby blankets got such beautiful trims. Participants will be learning several techniques of crocheted trims for various items. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Sandra Hurtt. Beading Tuesday, June 26 & August 28 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. Beading is a form of therapy, starting with just one bead. Its unique beauty, strength, and potential can help create whatever the mind can imagine. When working with beads, the process of creation and expression can take you to a higher state of consciousness, a place of healing, peace, and empowerment, if you allow the creative connection to flow. June 26- Summer bracelets and earrings: Create your own style or follow a pattern. August 28- Crochet Jewelry: We will create unique jewelry by incorporating crochet to our beaded pieces. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Sandra Hurtt. 11 P a g e

12 Heartfelt Crafts Tuesday, July 24 10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. Crafting can achieve different things for different people. If can be a healing activity that provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves through the expression of art. Join us in making peaceful woodland creatures with terra cotta pots and wood. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Sandra Hurtt. Music and Movement Threshold Choir Friday, May 4 & 18 Friday, June 1 & 15 Friday, July 6 & 20 Friday, August 3 & 17 9:30a.m. 11:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 11:30a.m. 9:30a.m 11:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 11:30a.m. Join us every first and third Friday! We are part of a network of a cappella choirs, a community of singers whose mission is to sing gentle songs for and with those at the threshold of life. We offer the gift of singing at bedside to bring ease and comfort to all present. As singers, the songs we learn also nourish our own bodies and souls. If you wish to communicate kindness with your voice, can carry a tune, and are able to hold your part (or sincerely want to learn), come sing with us! Hosted by Threshold Choir members. Summer Drum Circle Saturday, June 23, July 28 & August 25 1:00p.m. 3:30p.m. The original drum is the heart, and the drum is one of the original instruments of humans, created to mirror the beating of our hearts. As long as our hearts are beating, we know we are alive. Modern research has shown that rhythmic drumming has positive and healing benefits that influence our physical, mental and emotional states of mind. When we drum, we come into harmony with our inner and outer selves, and with the larger world in which we live. Life is change. Life is rhythms and cycles. We will use the ancient Chinese masterpiece, I Ching, as our musical template, and drum our way to happiness and peace. You are welcome to bring your own drum as well as bells with strikers, claves, and rattles as we making beautiful, healing music together. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Rev. Tracy MacLaren. 12 P a g e

13 Tai Chi Tai Chi is the Chinese Internal Art that invites each participant to gently express meditative movement while experiencing a calm and soothing state of relaxation. With continued practice and guidance by the facilitator, circular and sequential moves invite all participants seated or standing to engage their mental focus and obtain an overall soothing state of well-being. Many participants improve circulation, balance and increased mental and physical strength of the nervous system which encourages and provides a foundation of inner strength and flexibility of mind and body. Feel free to wear loose clothing that allows your joints to bend comfortably and flat shoes such as sneakers. A materials donation of $5.00 would be appreciated but is not required. For your privacy, you may place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Debra Dunn-Yonke. Morning Cup of Tai Chi Drop-in sessions Monday May 7 & 14, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, August 6, 13, 20 & 27 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m. Ease into Registration only Tuesday May 8, 15 & 22, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Evening Motivation Tai Chi (Beginners) - Drop-in sessions Monday May 7, August 13 & 27 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. 13 P a g e

14 Writing and Poetry Poems, Prayers and Promises Saturday, June 30 1:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Words are powerful the words we express to others, the stories we tell about who we are and the chatter that we hear in our heads. You are invited to spend the afternoon exploring three different ways of crafting words to enrich, encourage and empower. Through a variety of prompts and writing exercises you will be guided to find and express your authentic voice. A materials donation of $5.00 per session would be appreciated, but is not required. For your privacy, place whatever you can donate in our donation box. Facilitated by Rose Lester. Have our programs been helpful to you? Because we firmly believe that being creative can help one heal, we would like to invite you to tell your story of how art-making, music, movement, writing, participating in open studio, or any other of our programs has helped you. These stories may inspire and encourage others, as well as demonstrate to our donors the value of the Art for Healing programs here at Mercy. Please send your story by to Emily Hernandez at emily.hernandez2@dignityhealth.org or by mail c/o Mercy Art and Spirituality Center, P.O. Box 119, Bakersfield, CA We need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer to help with our programs, do art-making activities with hospital patients, or if you have suggestions for programs, activities, or ways we may improve upon what we do, please Emily Hernandez at emily.hernandez2@dignityhealth.org, or call her at One last thing... Please share this program schedule with others. Spreading the word to others is a gift to them, especially if they are in need of emotional, spiritual or physical healing. Contact Emily Hernandez if you would like additional hard copies of this schedule. Thank you. 14 P a g e

15 May 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Relief Printmaking 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 10:00-1:00 Soul Collage :00-12:00 12:00-4:00 10:00-11:00 Crochet Iconography Meditation Flow Relief Printmaking Beginners Tai Chi :00-12:00 12:00-4:00 D.O.O.R Iconography 2:00-5:00 Relief Printmaking Spiritual Cinema Acrylic Painting Sunday 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 6:00-8:30 Family Fridays :00-4:00 Iconography 10:00 1:00 Landscapes in Acrylic Art and Spirituality Center CLOSED 12:00-4:00 Iconography Memorial Day

16 June 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 10:00-1:00 Soul Collage Oil Pastels 12:00-4:00 Iconography :00-5:00 Spiritual Cinema Sunday Acrylic Painting 10:00-12:00 Crochet Oil Pastels 12:00-4:00 Iconography 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 6:00-8:30 Family Fridays :00-12:00 D.O.O.R Oil Pastels 12:00-4:00 Iconography 10:00 1:00 Landscapes in Acrylic 10:00-11:00 Meditation Flow Summer Drum Circle Acrylic Painting 26 10:00 12:00 Beading :00-4:00 Iconography Poems, Prayers & Promises

17 July 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Art and Spirituality 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir Center CLOSED Independence Day :00-5:00 Spiritual Cinema Sunday Acrylic Painting 10:00-12:00 Crochet Pastels Mixed Media 10:00-1:00 Soul Collage 10:00-11:00 Meditation Flow :00-12:00 D.O.O.R Pastels Mixed Media 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 6:00-8:30 Family Fridays 10:00 1:00 Landscapes in Acrylic :00 12:00 10:00-11:00 Crafts Mixed Media Meditation Flow Fun with Trash Acrylic Painting Summer Drum Circle Fun with Trash

18 August 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Exploratory Watercolor 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 10:00-1:00 Soul Collage :00 12:30 10:00-11:00 Collage Mandala Making Meditation Flow Exploratory Acrylic Painting Watercolor :00-5:00 Spiritual Cinema Sunday Beginners Tai Chi 10:00-12:00 Crochet Collage 10:00 12:30 Mandala Making Exploratory Watercolor 9:30-11:30 Threshold Choir 6:00-8:30 Family Fridays 10:00 1:00 Landscapes in Acrylic :00-12:00 10:00-11:00 D.O.O.R Exploratory Meditation Flow Watercolor Collage Acrylic Painting Summer Drum Circle Beginners Tai Chi 28 10:00 12:00 Beading Exploratory Watercolor 31