Moran Kellyville in full colour
Somewhat of a craze has begun at Moran Kellyville and it shows no signs of stopping ! Art Therapy in the form of colouring in or painting by numbers is so popular that the team there decided to run a colouring competition and exhibit some of the artworks . The art submitted was beautiful and really colourful . The judges had a hard task choosing six winners who were as proud as punch with their creations .
Ellice Sames used watercolours for her winning artwork . “ My son Michael and family introduced me to the book The Aviary , a bird colouring in book . By the time I had completed my first picture of two swallows in flight , I was completely hooked . I find the experience of colouring and painting so creative and engrossing . I highly recommend it !” said Ellice . Other residents have become hooked on colouring and like Ellice ,
Mary about to finish her paint by numbers , which she won as a gift in the colouring in competition .
Beattie enjoying colouring a butterfly .
they ’ ve found it to be a relaxing and rewarding past time that they can either do in their rooms or together in the common room .
Lifestyle coordinator Nelu is constantly looking for new colouring in templates for the residents to use .
“ Some residents have artworks covering every wall of their rooms and the only blank space is the ceiling ! Some use watercolours , others favour texters or pencils . Colouring has given them a pastime that is very satisfying ,” Nelu commented .
General manager Nelly Banag said , “ For residents who like to spend time
Gloria was delighted to win a prize at the colouring in competition
focusing on more creative hobbies , colouring has many benefits . It is a great way to keep fine motor skills active and it is therapeutic . Creating beautiful art is a soothing and a stressrelieving activity .”
Brigitte Karl , resident and joint colouring competition winner says , “ My life has changed for the better since moving to Moran Kellyville because I am doing things that make me happy and I am encouraged by the staff and friends here every day .”
Moran Kellyville offers respite and permanent care in a modern homely environment .
To find out more about how you can join this friendly community , call 9881 4222 , visit www . morangroup . com . au or follow the Moran Aged Care Facebook page .
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