Flower pounding is an artistic technique that involves hammering fresh flowers onto fabric or paper to transfer their pigments and create beautiful patterns.
Dana discusses the joy of doing flower pounding art and why she enjoys coming to the Center.
The American flag is iconic in its representation of the United States of America.
RED symbolizes strength and valor.
WHITE symbolizes purity and innocence.
BLUE symbolizes vigilance, perseverance and justice.
Gary, a Vietnam veteran, talks about his patriotism for America.
Homemade jams and jellies are made by cooking fruit with sugar and pectin to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency…perfect for warm buttered biscuits.
David talks about his contribution to the jams and jellies prepared for the Fall Market.
DID YOU KNOW
Engaging in watercolor painting can:
Melissa talks about how art helps her to express how she feels when words fail her.
Wooden Christmas trees are great decor around the house…inside and out.
Chris talks about what’s hard for him after his stroke and why he comes to the Center.
Whether real or wooden, nothing says Fall like a few pumpkins spread around.
Michelle talks about all the projects she helped make for the Fall Market and that she is still competent after stroke.
Scarecrows are used to deter and scare away pests, but the ones at the Center are intended to express the joys of Fall and a little collegiate fun.
A lifelong Aggie, David talks about his memories of his father as he works with his hands on woodshop projects.
A cozy rocking chair to take in the fresh Fall air…some of Mundo’s chips and salsa…
sounds like the perfect combo to enjoy some West Texas scenery from the porch. Just sayin’…
Edmundo talks about what’s difficult for him after having several strokes and why he made the rocking chairs for the Fall Market. He also contributed his homemade salsa to benefit the Aphasia Center. Yum!
Thank you for visiting our site. Please consider getting involved and helping those with aphasia live their best life.
Fees are $150/month for unlimited groups per week and $75/month for up to two groups per week. Program fees are billed on a monthly basis and sliding scale scholarships are also available. We are committed to serving those who need our services.
Individuals may pay a per-ride or monthly fee for transportation to and from the Aphasia Center in Midland on our mobility van. We also partner with Mission Center Adult Day Service to provide transportation to and from Odessa.
WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF PARTICIPATION.
