2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, NSB Council on Aging, 2650 N. Dixie Frwy., New Smyrna Beach. Led by registered music therapist Vicki Gross, our community choir invites the participation of care partners, caregivers, and anyone wishing to keep their mind healthy and active. You don’t need to carry a tune, we’re interested in having fun, making memories, and expressing our creativity!
Mondays, 1 PM - 3 PM, Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach
Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of joy and difficulty. Join ACA Arts & Wellness ambassadors Vicki Gross (MT-BC) and Ashlee Hughes (MT-BC) as they guide you through creative ways to enhance the quality of your daily routine. Come learn how to connect mind, body and spirit by using the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong learning. RSVP required, limited to 20 participants per session
Help Support your ACA Volunteer League. Please gather some friends for a fun day of great food and shopping. We have 15 local vendors. Bring your Christmas shopping list. Menu includes: Quiche, Omelet Station, Pastries, Deli Board, Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit and one mimosa. We will also have a wine tasting table for your enjoyment!
Join Body Dialogue creator, Janice Stieber Rous to recondition and de-stress your body. This two-part series focuses on the importance of breathing correctly and building more robust health. Drawing on the modalities of Alexander technique, breathing coordination, yoga and mindfulness practices, Janice will guide you into a more expressive and expansive experience of your body. Part II March 9. Fee per workshop: $50 / ACA members $40. Limited to 15 participants.
Linda Buckmaster has lived most of her life within a mile of Route 1 – born in Miami, raised on the Space Coast, and living in midcoast Maine the past four decades. In her new book, "Space Heart. A Memoir in Stages", Linda writes about growing up in the early days of the space industry. This event is free and open to the public.
ACA Arts & Wellness is proud to support this exhibition by offering a workshop with renowned Florida artist, Joseph Palmerio. This is a unique experience designed for veterans to express themselves using paint and canvas. He looks forward to sharing his experience working with veterans, and comments, "All I ask is that they bring their enthusiasm and we will have a fun and exciting painting event." Free for veterans / $90 for non-veterans. Limited to 20 participants.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of celebration dedicated to helping others through the gift of a donation, your time, goods and your voice. #GivingTuesday
Handmade for the Holidays - Shop with intention and share the joy of Art this season! Support the Arts in our community by shopping at the ACA Volunteer League Boutique. You’ll find unique, handmade gifts like jewelry, crafts, decorations, décor and more by our dedicated group of volunteer artisans. Thursday, November 29, 10 AM - 2 PM | Saturday, December 1, 9 AM - 3 PM (Tour of Homes Day!) | Sunday, December 2 - Wednesday, December 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
The IMAGES Holiday Tour of Homes will present unique homes decorated for the holidays and showcasing the charm of New Smyrna Beach. This is a favorite event of the Central Florida community, and groups of friends attend year after year as a kick-off to the holiday season. The popular IMAGES Boutique is included in your tour and features handmade items created by ACA Volunteer League Members. This year we have added a Friday night cocktail party! Join us at the riverfront Davenport Home for live music, a full bar, and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Sue of New Smyrna Beach. This event is included with your $50 ticket. Friday Cocktail Party, Saturday Tour, and Boutique. Tickets: $50 (Limited quantity)
Saturday Tour and Boutique only. Tickets: $25. For full details and. tickets call (386) 423-4733 or email images@IMAGESARTFESTIVAL.ORG. #IMAGESHolidayTourofHomes
Join local artist and expressive arts facilitator Bethany Bennett Behr, MFA to explore acrylic painting techniques with attention to mindfulness and emotional awareness. Learn about color and mood associations, the repetition and meditation of brushstrokes and how to use emotion as fuel for creativity. $45 / ACA members $30. Limited to 30 participants.