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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Coronavirus recovery
Two weeks-long arts workshops will be held on photography and creative writing at the museum to provide opportunities for creative growth and increased engagement for seniors.

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Participants at workshop.

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