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Frank talks about Italian Winterfest.

Volunteering for an organization is a great way to help others, especially during the holidays. There are many groups throughout our community which rely on volunteers. For Ave Maria, volunteers are an integral part of our operation. Our staff and, particularly our residents, see volunteers as a benefit.

Volunteering also has been recognized as having health benefits as well as assisting those who are out of work find a job which they may enjoy. Being a volunteer can give someone job skills which they may not have had and it allows you to see an organization in a different light. You begin to know if the employees enjoy their work and how they view the organization. You get an inside look which may entice you to want to work for that group or organization.

Ave Maria needs volunteers and appreciates their value. Over the last year, Ave Maria had over 2,000 hours of volunteerism. We encourage you to be a part of our volunteer program. You will make a real difference in the lives of those we serve and care for everyday. Make it your New Years resolution. Our elders would love to see you and get to know you.

For more information about volunteering at Ave Maria, please contact Julie Trayal at 901-336-4656.

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Frank Talks Sweepstakes at Wine and Art Show

Meet our two July Artists of the Month: Jeanette Davis and Rollin Kocsis.

(Sold Out) The Ave Maria Foundation and Wings of Ave Maria Invite You to our Gala Reception and Dinner on Sunday, October 6, At 6:30 p.m. and our 19th Annual Father Leonard Oglesby Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 7, 1 p.m. Both the dinner and the golf tournament will be at TPC Southwind.

From her studio in Miramar beach, Fl, Connie travels far and wide to fulfill Fine Art commissions and to gather subject matter for coastal and seascape paintings. Learn More.

Join us for the Family Caregiver Support Group at Ave Maria Home. Learn More.

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Frank Gattuso discusses upcoming April 2019 Events hosted by Ave Maria including Kirk Whalum Concert and an End of Life Planning Seminar.

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In the first episode of 2019, Following Frank introduces new staff member Brandi Calatayud, R.N., orthopedic nurse practitioner, who will be working with Ave Maria residents in need of orthopedic rehabilitation.

Artist of the Month

Mary Winger Bowman

My whole life has revolved around art. After graduation from University of Memphis with a BFA in graphic design, I worked in several art design jobs, eventually becoming an art director for a small midtown agency. When I became a free-lance artist, not only did I continue to work in graphic design, but I began to paint scenic backdrops, props, and hand letter signs for conventions and parties. Painting scenic backdrops evolved into painting murals in commercial and residential settings, examples of which can be found on my website: www.cosmiccaravan.com.

In 2006, I returned to my fine arts roots, and for years was part of Gallery Fifty Six.. I was chosen as a featured artist for the cover design of an Opera Memphis publication and also was selected as a grand prize winner in a scarf design contest by the Orpheum Theatre. I participated in a solo show and several group shows, while at Gallery Fifty Six. One of my paintings was selected to be part of an exhibit (“Seasons”) in the Collierville Town Hall and another was selected for the “Memphis Scene” show at the Brooks Museum. I am a member of Artists’ Link, and have participated in various group shows, and because I have been a supporter of Playhouse on the Square, I have been fortunate to have several solo shows at the Circuit Theatre.

I also offer classes where I introduce adults and children to painting and glass mosaics (www.creativityclass.20m.com). Twice a year, for the past four years, I promote the Highpoint Art Fair, encouraging and enlisting artists and artisans to participate at no charge.

I work in acrylics, discovering that not only can I quickly work in layers, but also I can incorporate texture into my paintings easily. In my landscapes and abstracts, the fusing of the pigment used in transparent and opaque forms combine with texture creating unique depth, sometimes subtle and sometimes bold. Having worked in a stained glass studio, I have also created glass mosaics, glass gemeaux, kiln fired painting on glass and incorporate glass into my paintings.