Local 33rd annual Senior Citizens Art Show winners announced

The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 33rd Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio.

This year, a total of 193 art pieces were entered in the Contest with 48 essays/poems.

Special awards were presented: “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Amateur Category went to Alice M. Smith of Adams County for her watercolor, “Pink Magnolia;” “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Professional Category went to Pat Thompson of Adams County for her pencil, “Conference on the Mound;” the “Mary Peck Friend of Animals Award” went to Rita Haley of Gallia County for her acrylic, “Baby Squirrel with His Mother;” People’s Choice Award went to Sharon Brown of Jackson County for her acrylic, “Adams County Barn;” Best Overall Essay went to Norma E. Graf of Scioto County for “Josie’s Rose;” and Best Overall Poem went to Jeri Ingles of Gallia County for “Your Life is a Book.”

Ohio residents age 55 or older were eligible to participate in the Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest.

Winners announced from Highland County included:

First Place Acrylic/Portraits – “Sisters” by Joyce Fannin;
Second Place Acrylic/Still Life – “Harvest Bounty” by Joyce Fannin;
First Place Counted Cross Stitch/Seascape – “Large Sea Life” by Helen L. Ford;
First Place Counted Cross Stitch/Other – “Holly Santa” by Helen L. Ford;
Fourth Place Oil/Animals and Birds – “Gigi” by Gretchen Huffman;
First Place Oil/Animals and Birds (Professional Category) – “The Tiger” by Marilyn Hoaglin;
First Place Oil/Landscape (Professional Category) – “Hillsboro Cupolo” by Marilyn Hoaglin;
Third Place Oil/Portraits – “Gone But Not Forgotten” by Gretchen Huffman;
First Place Oil/Seascape (Professional Category) – “Peaceful Scene” by Marilyn Hoaglin;
First Place Pastels/Animals and Birds – “My Friend” by Mary O. Reed;
First Place Pastels/Portraits – “I Love You Too” by Mary O. Reed;
First Place Pastels/Still Life – “Apple Harvest” by Mary Bean;
First Place Pen and Ink/Animals and Birds – “Mama’s Chick” by Mary Keininger;
First Place Pen and Ink/Cartoons – “Sea Dreams” by Jaan Kangro;
First Place Pen and Ink/Floral – “Potted Cyclamen” by Mary Keininger;
Second Place Pen and Ink/Floral – “Poinsettia” by Mary Keininger;
First Place Pencil/Portraits – “Mirror Image” by Jo Ann Irish;
First Place Pencil/Still Life – “Heirlooms” by Lisa Wharton;
Second Place Pencil/Still Life – “Vintage Finds” by Lisa Wharton;
Third Place Pencil/Still Life – “The Perfect Meal” by Lisa Wharton;
Second Place Watercolor/Animals and Birds – “As Proud as a Peacock” by Jo Ann Irish;
First Place Watercolor/Cartoons – “Mushrooms” by Jaan Kangro;
First Place Watercolor/Landscape – “Barn” by Jaan Kangro;
Third Place Watercolor/Landscape – “Watching Over You” by Jaan Kangro;
First Place Essay/Highland County – “Home Sweet Home” by Gretchen Huffman;
First Place Poem/Highland County – “Independence Day” by Judy Fedor;
Second Place Poem/Highland County – “Reversal of Days” by Gretchen Huffman; and
Third Place/Highland County – “Your Destiny” by Darrell Larkin.

To learn more about next year’s Art Show, which is typically held in May/June of each year, please call 1-800-582-7277.

Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.

Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.