Rock Ridge celebrates its Art-iversary with residents’ paintings

art1_DSC_0024 — Rock Ridge founding residents and managers (front row, from left): Elaine Poole, Twila Reed, Hazel Cagle and Mille Dobbs. (Back row, from left): Frank Poole, Edjuana Dean, Jeannie Rawlinson, Jason Wood, Elizabeth Crider and Andy Lovejoy

art3_DSC_0031 — Current Managers: Jeannie Rawlinson, Shantel Thornton, Edjuana Dean, Jason Wood, Elizabeth Crider, Rachael Croft, and Andy Lovejoy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care recognized the artistic works of its talented residents as it welcomed the Mayor, city council and community members during its second year “Art-iversary” celebration on Thursday, Jan. 14.

art2_DSC_0026 — Opening Managers Edjuana Dean, Jeannie Rawlinson, Jason Wood, Elizabeth Crider, and Andy Lovejoy

Rock Ridge – located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway – honored resident and artist Bettye Davies for her amazing oil paintings, including one featured in the Legend Senior Living 2016 calendar titled “The Art of Living.”

Each year, Legend Senior Living selects the works of extraordinary artists residing in Legend Senior Living communities to showcase in its calendar. Davies’ untitled painting was selected for the month of October in this year’s issue.

The original founding members of Rock Ridge were also recognized during the commemorative event: Frank and Elaine Poole, Twila Reed Hazel Cagel, Millie Dobbs and Francis Wynn. The works of other artistic residents were also displayed, and guests were treated to delicious hors d’ oeuvres and an assortment of pies and flavored coffees during the event.

art4_DSC_0035 — Andy Lovejoy, Jeannie Rawlinson, Elizabeth Crider, Edjuana Dean, Rachael Croft Bottom Row Jason Wood, Bettye Davies, and Shantel Thornton.

Rock Ridge offers its residents choices by working with each resident, their loved ones, and medical providers to design a personalized plan of care to meet each resident’s wants and needs. Rock Ridge’s specially-trained memory care staff will also provide top quality care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit legendseniorliving.com.

Story and photos by Austin Wells, Blue Ribbon News staff writer.

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