The Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale was the perfect educational and cultural experience to watch and interview artists at work in their studios. Japanese resident, Kiyo, was fascinated by an artist who learned her paper craft in Japan. Maryann wanted to bring a giant bronze rabbit sculpture ...home to the community garden. We loved seeing so many different types of media in one space.

We felt the Hawaiian Vibes at Las Palomas when our residents had getaways to the tropics this month. For our adventurous residents, we visited Tempe Aloha Festival for fresh coconuts and Polynesian dancing. We also had a luau back at the ranch one evening with hula dancing lessons. Some of the guys... learned how to be fierce Maori warriors. "Kia Kaha!"

We felt like we were whisked away to France for a whole month. Not only did we learn about French artists 🎨, do virtual cycling through France 🚲, spoke French words, visited French restaurants, cooked and baked French recipes, but we also held several French-themed parties, socials, and wine ...🍷tastings with live music 🎼and plenty of delicious culinary delights to sample.

After all, wine and food are French specialties! The Courvoisier, Chambord, and champagne were flowing! Residents toasted each other's health: "a votre sante!"