by Tess Lojacono | Feb 6, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Black History Month, Healthy Living, Love, Making decisions, Mental Health
Breaking Barriers: Alice Coachman and DeHart Hubbard With all the attention on the upcoming Winter Olympics and the SuperBowl, Black History Month reminds us that champions are rememberd—but not always equally. This February, we honor Alice Coachman and DeHart... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jan 30, 2026 | Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Making decisions, Personal, Uncategorized, Winter Art, Impressionism, Expressionism, Youth
Color, Chaos, and Life’s Unseen Victories Jackson Pollock challenged the very idea of what painting could be. Instead of traditional images, he used movement, rhythm, and color to create dynamic works that feel raw, emotional, and alive. Pollock’s drip paintings... 
by Tess Lojacono | Nov 28, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Art Therapy, Autumn, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Making decisions, Mental Health, Personal, Thanksgiving, Youth Care
Thankful for Nature: Autumn Art Across Western New York As autumn deepens, the world seems to glow with gratitude. No wonder we celebrate thankfulness this month! The air grows crisp, leaves blaze with color, and the last golden flowers of the season lift their faces... 
by Tess Lojacono | Nov 14, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Autumn, Creative Expression, Family Art, Folk Art, Healthy Living, Making decisions, Mental Health, Personal, Uncategorized, Youth Care
Autumn has a way of turning every branch and leaf into a work of art. Recently, our Buffalo Teaching Artist, Christine, brought that same magic to our friends at Highpointe on Michigan with a painting session celebrating the colors and spirit of the season. The class... 
by Tess Lojacono | Oct 17, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Making decisions, Mental Health, Personal, Uncategorized, Youth Care
What do we love about Autumn? The colors, the leaves, the crunch that they make and the fragrance they pour into the air? How about the fall fruit? Apples are colorful, crisp and remind us of dropping temperatures, hayrides and long walks. Here’s how FAM’s... 
by Tess Lojacono | Oct 10, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Family Art, Healthy Living, Making decisions, Mental Health, Personal, Uncategorized, Youth Care
Supporting Mental Health Through Creativity Autumn is a season of change. Leaves turn brilliant colors before drifting to the ground, days grow shorter, and cooler air reminds us that winter is not far behind. For many, change brings beauty—but it can also stir... 