20 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER December 2021
Art
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During two sessions , Evers had the Memory Care residents sit in wheelchairs around the painting and tasked them with filling out small portions of it . She supplied them colors and rollers , brushes , sponges and other items
such as yogurt cups to make sure they used the right shapes . But the finished project is never predetermined , she added .
“ I was particularly surprised that the variations in the tree bark looked so good . That side of the table didn ’ t have a lot of instruction . They had a palette . They had a little bit more independence to slap it on there . You have to let go of control in a situation like this ,” she said .
Like how music can harken back deep feelings and memories from decades ago , Evers said working on an art project can have the same effect , even for people suffering from memory loss .
“ To deep dive into the recesses of their early experiences is very affirming to who they are now , that they bring this forward to the present . It ’ s
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LEFT : Art therapist Sharon Evers meets with memory care residents Marlene Grant ( left ) and Donna Adams , who worked with others to create a painting of the woods . RIGHT : The Springridge residents previously made these pieces with assistance from Sharon Evers . in there if you give them the right opportunity and the right stimulus ,” she said .
Adams was never an artist and didn ’ t know much about the program before she was encouraged to join . She described her contribution as one brush stroke in the overall composition but felt gratified to help create an aesthetically pleasing piece . It also reminded her of the Oregon woods , where she said she spent a considerable amount of time . Fellow memory care resident Marlene Grant , who was formerly an interior designer , also loved the project and felt it was well organized .
“ I think for what it is , how it was created , it ’ s quite a piece of art ,” Adams said .
Springridge staffer Diane Newlin added that she felt the artwork made Springridge residents feel more at home . For her part , Evers ’ only qualm is that she wished assisted living residents across the region had more opportunities like this .
“ I think it ’ s a special occasion ,” she said . “ It creates something to look forward to .”
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John Edward Evans Jr June 1 , 1946 to October 28 , 2021
John Edward Evans Jr . passed away on October 28 , 2021 , in Tualatin , Oregon . John was born in Oakland , California , on June 1 , 1946 , to John and Patricia Evans . When he was 16 , he met the love of his life , Cathie . They were married for 54 years .
In 1970 , he started teaching and coaching at St . Mary ’ s High School in Berkeley , California . In 1977 , he moved to Oregon , where he began working at Klamath Union High School as a teacher and coach .
John is survived by his wife , Cathie Evans ; children , Stephanie Branson , Jennifer Ward , and Bryan ( Shannon ) Evans ; grandchildren , Tyler and Christopher Branson , Danial and Elinor Ward , and Abigail and Violette Evans ; and siblings , brothers Bill ( Jeanie ) Evans , Steve ( Sue ) Evans , Barry ( Sheila ) Evans , and sister Janet Evans .
In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to St . Jude ’ s Children ’ s Cancer Research Hospital , the Wilsonville Food Bank , Habitat for Humanity , and OHSU Knight Cancer Center .