Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight - June '22

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
Lighthouse ArtCenter Hosts

Meet The Artists Reception On June 16

Meet the artists awarded Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
from Lighthouse 2022 and was recognized by American Scientist as one
ArtCenter’s newest of the Top 12 STEM Books for children. Munro will be
exhibition, “Art available for questions and book signings.
Connects: Across the
Ages,” on Thursday,
June 16, 5 to 7 p.m. at
373 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, FL 33469.
Art Connects:
Across the Ages
(running through Tom Casmer
August 6) features
contemporary glass
sculpture by world-
renowned sculptors Illustration by Roxie Munro Segmented Mural of Dive In by Roxie Munro
Chihuly, Lino, and
Vallien; evocative
wo o d e n wa l l La Posada Offers Array Of
constructs by artist
Tom Casmer; original
illustrations from Financial Options To Provide More
bestselling Fancy
Nancy children’s book
series by Robin Priess Choice To Prospective Residents
Glasser; original Roxie Munro
illustrations from two
of author/illustrator Roxie Munro’s latest award-winning Research shows that greater financial stability, social
children’s books; and Bryan Ballinger’s playful plastic engagement, understanding of age-related diseases,
3-D Faulty Dogs. increased family involvement and access to better health
The public is invited to meet two exhibiting artists, care are some of the primary reasons why older adults today
Tom Casmer and Roxie Munro, while enjoying the are enjoying longer life expectancies. This is where La
stunning art and the ArtCenter’s signature hors d’oeuvres Posada, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in
and refreshments. Admission is free for members the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, shines. La Posada offers
and there is a $5 donation for nonmembers. For more top-notch amenities and life-enriching opportunities within
information, visit lighthousearts.org. a full range of living options including independent living,
“Learn about Tom Casmer’s inspiration for his hand- assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.
milled wooden constructs that contrast with sculpted Despite the escalating desire of seniors to move to a
glass pieces from a preeminent private collection in setting with all-inclusive care, many seniors feel stress and
our Spencer Gallery,” says Curator Janeen Mason. “In uncertainty when it comes to making such an impactful On top of providing residents with security and peace
the Shorr Gallery, meet Roxie Munro, whose award- decision. At La Posada, the security, safety and peace of of mind, La Posada offers options and choices for their
winning nonfiction children’s books are available for mind of residents are top priority in all aspects. The La residents in every aspect of lifestyle and at every level of
signing. Her original illustrations are showcased along Posada team is equipped to provide prospective residents care. The expansive community features 18 different floor
with illustrations from the popular Fancy Nancy series with multiple options to make the right financial and lifestyle plans across 247 luxurious independent living apartments
by Robin Priess Glasser.” decision for them, leading to an elevated sense of security that cover a range of lifestyle needs and preferences. La
Tom Casmer was raised in the Midwest and studied and peace of mind that is hard to find elsewhere. Posada also includes assisted living apartments, memory
at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, earning “When residents move to La Posada, we work to ensure care suites and private rooms for shortterm rehabilitation
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art/Drawing and they and their families are adequately educated and informed and skilled nursing.
Painting. He later studied design and illustration, earning about our community,” says Malinda Smith, sales director
a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of the Associated at La Posada. “We present them with all available options
Arts (College of Visual Arts), also in St. Paul. Casmer has and flexible solutions to help them make the best-informed
served on the faculties of the College of Visual Arts and decision possible.”
Brown College in Minnesota and the Ringling College of Upon choosing life at La Posada, prospective residents
Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Over his career, he can choose from a variety of financial options, which is
has also worked as an illustrator/designer both in-house exceedingly rare in the market of continuing care retirement
and as a freelance artist. The shapes and forms of his high communities (CCRC). “Certainty is important to people,”
relief wood sculptures are reminiscent of Louise Nevelson says Smith. “We want residents and their families to know
and influenced by machines, diagrams, blueprints, and that their future is protected and that they feel safe and
schematics which become the underlying themes in secure, even when there is uncertainty in the market or in
his work. These constructs are hand-milled with deep their personal lives.”
textural relief using a variety of sustainable woods. La Posada gives residents a lifetime safety net in the
Author and illustrator Roxie Munro, visiting from sense that the community is designed to allow residents to “We want residents to fully explore their options and
Manhattan, has written and illustrated more than 45 “age in place,” even as their health needs may change over feel confident in their decision to move to La Posada,” says
award-winning nonfiction and concept children’s books time. Regardless of the option originally chosen or level of Cadiere. “We encourage residents to take advantage of all
and has 14 New Yorker magazine covers published. On care needed, at move in, La Posada residents reap immense the benefits of living in a CCRC and ultimately make the
exhibition are her original illustrations from Dive In and benefits in the long term. best choice for them. Unlike most CCRC’s, La Posada offers
Anteaters, Bats & Boas and a selection of her New Yorker “Living at La Posada alleviates everyday tasks that are multiple contract options and flexible plans to meet your
cover illustrations. Munro’s illustrations from both Dive physically and emotionally taxing to seniors while also specific needs.”
In (2020) and Anteaters, Bats & Boas (2021) are exhibited ensuring residents still maintain or exceed the quality of Not only does La Posada thrive on providing residents
in a colorful segmented life they were used to before,” says Brad Cadiere, executive with an abundance of choices, but La Posada also encourages
mural. The illustrations are director at La Posada. “Our residents do not have to worry residents to enrich their lifestyle and the art of living well
true-to-size sea creatures about the responsibility of homeownership and the need by offering a world of opportunity for residents to pursue
and rainforest animals for regular upkeep, which allows them more time to do the their personal interests and cultivate new passions. As a part
living in their colorful things they love.” of the Art of Living Well philosophy, residents can choose
ecosystems. Anteaters, from wellness, intellectual programming, cultural events,
Bats & Boas was recently and on-going learning through the community’s vast number
of amenities and activities.

If you are interested in learning more about life at
La Posada, join us for a special event in partnership
with Illustrated Properties on June 21, 2022 at
2:00pm. During the event, attendees will experience
the award-winning amenities and service that make
Bombas by Tom Casmer Black Moon by Tom Casmer La Posada special. For more information, please visit
mylaposada.com or call (561) 475.3386.

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