Aging Services of Washington is excited to present the 2nd Residents’ Art Calendar, “Art in the Park.” This year’s call for entries was an amazing response with 140 entries from 25 different senior care communities in the membership, including The Gardens at Juanita Bay in Kirkland.

Sheila Allen, 71, resident at The Gardens at Juanita Bay, started painting and making paper collages when she was 65. The work that won her a spot in the resident art calendar was inspired by her granddaughter, Paris Grace, and is appropriately titled “Paris Grace.”

The 27 finalist and 24 semifinalists will have their artwork on display at the Aging Services’ office Feb. 23 before the calendar is released in June.

The resident art calendar program was developed as a positive tool to highlight and emphasize the residents of our valued members. This program encourages creativity and improves self-esteem while at the same time fostering a closer relationship with the communities and residents. The result of the calendar will be a reminder of the value and many talents of our seniors that are living longer and healthier lives.

For more information, visit www.agingwa.org.