Shelly Colley, director of the Friends of CenterLight Foundation, sat down with CenterLight PACE participant Nancy Rivera for an interview. They discussed Nancy’s passion for painting and how she has had to adapt this passion to accommodate her near blindness.
A 90th Birthday Celebration
Recently, we had the privilege of celebrating the 90th birthday of one of our Westchester PACE participants.
Portrait of the Artist: Sister Maryanna Euring
CenterLight Teamcare Amityville Participant Sister Maryanna Euring, 82, is an accomplished Asian brush painter. Here, she shares ways this 2,000-year-old artform has impacted her life, especially in the age of COVID.
The Gift of PACE
This blog post is guest written by Blerta Alikaj, Education and Outreach Manager at CenterLight. Blerta shares the story of “Mrs. M.”—an Albanian participant—who loved coming to the Teamcare center. Having staff who could deliver care in her native tongue meant the world to Mrs. M. and her family.
Meet Our Participants: Yang Doonam
Meet Yang Doonam, who has been a participant at our Flushing center for 8 years! ! In 1988, Mr. Yang lost his leg in a car accident. Through Teamcare, he now enjoys physical therapy, exercise, and has learned to walk again.
Meet Our Participants: Baychurina Sagadat
Meet Baychurina Sadagat, who first joined CenterLight 9 years ago! Our Stillwell Teamcare center has become a second home for her, where she’s learned how to crochet and has maintained her health with the support of the IDT.
Meet Our Participants: Siu Shui Tong
Meet Siu Shui Tong, who has been a participant at our Stillwell center for 12 years! Here, she shares her experience finding Chinese community, pursuing her passions, managing pain from past injuries, and overcoming sadness from the death of her husband.
Meet Our Teamcare Participants: Betty Murray
Meet Betty Murray, a 74-year old artist and community organizer who has been a member of our Allerton site for over 9 years! Here, she shares her experience growing into "a better Betty" with Teamcare.
Meet our Teamcare Participants: Irene Weinberg
Meet Irene Weinberg, a participant at Teamcare Wallerstein who has lived in the Bronx her whole life! When Irene realized she needed additional support as she grew older, she discovered CenterLight. Since joining 2 years ago, her life began to turn around for the better.
Meet Our Teamcare Participants: Nilda Lugo
Meet Nilda Lugo, a CenterLight Teamcare participant who has been at our Wallerstein site for over 10 years! Nilda's relationship to Teamcare started when her mother was part of the program, years before Nilda joined herself. Here, she shares how Teamcare has allowed her to remain independent and happy as she ages!