Join Our Mailing List!
Latest News:
South Park Historical Society Meeting to Discuss ... -- "The South Park Historical Society will hold their first meeting after the ..." -- 01 September 2024
Boston Trailhead is the Site for ‘Yough-N-Roll’ ... -- "The Mon/Yough Trail Council (MYTC) invites the public to come out and celebrate ..." -- 01 September 2024
Tank Restoration Fundraising Goal Achieved -- "Restoration by Local Company is Underway" -- 01 September 2024
Craft & Vendor Show in Donora Raises Funds for ... -- "By Jill Runfola" -- 01 September 2024
Ambulance and Chair EMS and UPMC Launch New ... -- "Introducing innovative emergency medical response capability to serve residents ..." -- 01 September 2024
St. John Byzantine Catholic Church Plans 18th ... -- "St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church will hold its 18th Annual ..." -- 01 September 2024
Peters Creek Historical Society Program to ... -- "Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Mr. Tom Uram, president of the ..." -- 01 September 2024
SAVE THE DATE -- "South Arts Pittsburgh Announces Two Upcoming Art Shows at The Schoolhouse Arts ..." -- 01 September 2024
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Launches "Empower ... -- "Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) announces the launch of a new ..." -- 01 September 2024
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Announces ... -- "The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is proud to announce the formation ..." -- 01 September 2024

Seniors

By Jill Runfola 

Music 1
Jillian Storm sings and plays guitar with Fine Art Miracles of Pgh., at the Monessen Senior Center. She entertains the crowd for a Music Therapy session.
Music 2
Jillian Storm sings and plays guitar with Fine Art Miracles of Pgh., at the Monessen Senior Center. She entertains the crowd for a Music Therapy session.

The Monessen Senior Center recently started holding ‘Music Therapy’ sessions for their clients.  Some music has been so beneficial that the recent sessions have been funded by a state grant. Sessions began in January and are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, until the grant runs out, tentatively in May.

The staff at the senior center and experts from Fine Art Miracles, Pittsburgh, agree in the power of music therapy.  The sessions themselves are truly unique and involve live, one-woman concerts.

“When I came in Jan., I thought to myself, ‘wow’ this is great,” said Marsha Adams, manager of Monessen Senior Center.  “I said that more people need to know about her,”(Jillian Storm, singer). 

On this particular day, people were in for a real treat listening to Ms. Storm as she played guitar beautifully and sang lovely, folk style songs, some country, and even rock music, holding the attention of the well-attended audience.   From “Beast of Burden,” to “Take a Load off Fanny,” the mostly popular songs were enjoyable.

Tess Lojacono, CEO of Fine Art Miracles, Pittsburgh, describes the benefits of music therapy, “Researchers have seen the following benefits:  reduction in depression, improvements in cognition and increased socialization among those participating.”  She added that “each session is catered to the population being served.”

To learn more about Fine Art Miracles, visit their website at Fineartmiracles.com. (Art therapy is also available at the senior center.)

Seniors who believe they would like to try this therapeutic, free and fun activity, may contact Monessen Senior Center at 724-684-6105 to visit the center at 1925 Grand Boulevard, Monessen.

RealEstate270x64

PSC 399430 HRb 

MESSENGERWEBAD

Pizza Station

 

  • Prev
  • Featured Advertisers
Scroll to top