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Cedar Crest Artists Create Coloring Book
40-plus page coloring book features scenes of campus such as community garden and Belmont Coffee shop
Artists from Cedar Crest, an Erickson Living retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, created a 40-plus page coloring book featuring lovely drawings of scenes of campus such as the community garden, Belmont Coffee Café, farmers market, billiards room, and more. On April 8, the artists unveiled the book, “Colorful Cedar Crest,” to the public at the community’s Fruits of our Labor semi-annual resident craft fair.
Resident Barbara Thoner came up with the idea for the coloring book.
“Cedar Crest is a wonderful place to watch an innovative idea grow into reality with the aid of many talented contributors,” said Thoner.
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“This coloring book truly came to life after many residents and employees submitted beautiful artwork that portrays life at Cedar Crest. It is amazing to see how talented our community is and how willing these artists were to share their gifts,” said Philanthropy Manager Lauren Corrente.
All proceeds from the sales of the coloring book will benefit the Cedar Crest Resident Care Fund. Resident groups and local vendors, including Lakeland Bank, sponsored the printing cost for the 250 books.
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Contributors to "Colorful Cedar Crest" include Neale Berthen, Natalie Lebnikoff, Ralph Boult, Sally Novak, Tia Brady, Winnie O’Dougherty, Tracy Engel, Phyllis O’Reilly, Bob Gray, Sebastian Pintagro, Helen Greenberg, Barbara Seixas, Jean Harris, Rita Shedlin, Donna Inez, Don Trawin, and Mildred Kaye.
The Resident Care Fund provides confidential support to residents who, despite careful planning, outlive their financial resources. The money donated to the fund allow for residents experiencing financial adversity to continue living at Cedar Crest, in their home, among their friends, receiving the care that they need.
“Colorful Cedar Crest” is available for sale for $10 by contacting Philanthropy Manager Lauren Corrente at lauren.corrente@erickson.com or 973-831-3562.
Cedar Crest is one of 19 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living. The scenic 130-acre campus is located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey and is home to over 2,000 residents. The community offers abundant amenities, hundreds of clubs and activities, on-site restaurants, a state-of-the-art medical center, an all-season pool and a fitness center. For more information, visit www.cedarcrestcommunity.com.
Photo 1: left to right, Nancy Bott, Barbara Thoner, Lauren Corrente
