Summit art show displays newly discovered talents

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“Astounding” was the word of people who attended the first exhibition and art show by members of the art class under the direction of Sister Josetta, a basket weaver, art practitioner, poet and member of the Felician Franciscan Sisters Congregation who opened new doors for residents who had never before held a paint brush.

When residents at Summit of Uptown, a senior living community in Park Ridge, met for their first art class a year ago with Sister Josetta Prondzinski, some of them asked, “Can I hold a paint brush to paint a picture?” At an art show and exhibition just one year later, the results were astounding.

The art class taught by Sister Josetta, a basket weaver, art practitioner, poet and member of the Felician Franciscan Sisters Congregation opened new doors for these older folks who had never before held a paint brush. Creating works of art through drawing and painting in all mediums—Sister Josetta has established herself as a visual artist in watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels and mural work—the nascent artists have already begun preparing for their second art show next year.

A resourceful and lifelong learner herself, Sister Josetta and the members of her first class are inspiring other residents to put a bush to canvas.

Well-known throughout the area for offering the best of Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living, Summit began offering care for people with Alzheimer’s and other impairments in its Memory Care Neighborhood last year. Summit www.arborcompany.com/locations/illinois/park-ridge-summit-of-uptown now looks forward to a future that builds on the longstanding reputation of over 30 years in Park Ridge and the surrounding communities with this new aspect of service that will meet the needs of seniors at all levels of care.

To find out more about programs, activities, services and amenities at Summit of Uptown, visit www.summitofuptown.com, call 847-825-1161 or visit the Summit Facebook page.