Legacy Chronicles for Organizations is an innovative arts program for senior adults that captures the ordinary and extraordinary of their lives through 50 unique chronicles of exploratory questions and discovery activities. This edition is unique for organizations because it includes multiple art experiences and all the necessary supplies for 8 program participants, plus training and instruction for facilitators. By the end, participants have a self-portrait and legacy book to enjoy and pass on to others. Add-on products include a leather album with additional photo collection activity and assemblage instructions, personalized name plate, and/or professional legacy video.
Best Organizations for Legacy Chronicles:
- Organizations that have a primary focus to serve senior adults including senior living communities, adult day health centers, home care agencies, and associations.
- Art and history museums with programs for senior adults.
- Centers that serve families and older adults who are living with life-limiting conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, cancer, depression, and isolation.
- Church and local groups who want to do more to engage their senior members.
Materials and Supplies Included:
- 2 decks of 50 Chronicle Art Cards (4x6in). Card front side – artwork image. Card back side – chronicle title, exploratory question, guidebook page number.
- 8 legacy book with activity instruction (1 per person)
- Art experience supplies (for 8 people)
- 2 sets of 12 Gecko Watercolor 3 in-1 Pencils
- 2 sharpeners for Gecko Watercolor 3 in-1 Pencils
- 8 sheets Watercolor Paper, 300 series, 140 lb heavy duty, cold press 11×15 inches
- 8 paint brushes
- 8 sheets of tracing paper, 9×12 inches
- 8 biopoem cards, 4×6 inches
- 1 roll blue painter’s tape, 1 inch wide
- 8 blindfolds with two comfort head straps
- 1 glue stick, acid-free, washable
- 8 Sharpie markers, black, regular tip
- 1 digital facilitator manual
- 1 facilitator orientation, 90 minutes
Facilitation Plan for Legacy Chronicles
- The 50 chronicles are divided between 6 chapters.
- Each chapter requires 4 sessions x 2 hours each. Best facilitated as 2 sessions per week. Each session two hours each. Example, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm.
- Each chapter includes an art experience and 8-9 chronicles.
- Each chronicle includes exploratory questions and many include bonus discovery activities.
