6 C R Y D E RP O I N TDEC/JAN occo Brienza r hotos by ART SHOW p BRINGS CRYDER TOGETHER The Cryder Point Quality of Life Shareholders Gail Smith and Committee organized an Art Show Adrienne Pershyn served as the for the children and grandchildren of “judges” for the event. Gail pointed out Cryder Point residents on December that “regardless of age, children were 8. Kids age 1-8 were invited to the enthusiastic to work with the materials Community Room to paint and draw to create a piece of art work.” Adrienne and just have fun! added, “It was difficult judging the But it wasn’t just the children who children’s works of art because they enjoyed themselves. Shareholder were wonderful and all were winners!” Marcia Coughlin attended and was very One of the nicest outcomes of the impressed with the event. Art Show was bringing new and long- “I have lived at Cryder for over time residents together. Michael and 20 years and the art show was the first Yuzuko De Grottole, who are enjoying event of its kind,” she said. “It was a their first official Christmas here at wonderful day. It was so gratifying for Cryder Point, had a great time. me to see the children so excited and Yuzuko told us, “Our family had happy to participate. The parents were a wonderful time at the Holiday Art equally excited.” event. It was a fun, festive, and friendly As Bonnie Fragman, a member of day. We realize how fortunate we the Quality of Life Committee and an are to be here, and to be around so organizer of the event put it, “It was a lot many caring and nice people. We have of fun seeing parents and grandparents nothing but thanks and gratitude for the looking so proud at their budding artists. volunteers.” AWARDS FOR THE And here’s a list of It was a great opportunity to get children In the end, though, it’s really all 2012 CRYDER POINT all the winning children and parents involved.” about the children, who remember it as CHILDREN’S ART SHOW who also participated: “It wasn’t just a benefit for the a special day. WENT TO: children, but for the adult chaperones “Every time my son passes the Nikki Magnozzi laughing and enjoying the smiles on this event was a way for the children Salina Schirofriends,’” reported Krista Berg. “I thinkAge group 1-2Andrew Arditois where I draw pictures with myJackson EltzrothJulia Arditocommunity room he says, ‘That as well,” explained committee member Krista Berg. “As I looked around the room, all of the adults were talking, the children’s faces. I hope that this of Cryder Point to come together and Tristan Magnozzi Niyah Eltzroth is only the start of what the QLC can begin forming friendships.” Age group 3-4 Alex Reaccuglie accomplish.” It’s no surprise that attendees hope Zachery Berger About 20 children and their parents to see more events such as this at Cryder Alexandra Abramson Jason Berger and grandparents participated, with Point. Rocco Brienza summed it up Age group 5-6 Markus Gloria each building showcasing the artwork well: “It was so gratifying for me to Liliana DeGrottole participation, and prizes were awarded this event will continue to be held in the Jared Schiroexcited. It was a success and I hope thatAge group 7-8Chase Mallorto participate. The parents were equallyGianna CardilloNoah Fitzesee the children so excited and happy of the children depending upon the building they reside in. All of the children received a goody bag for their for art work in each age group. future.” 6 cryder point courier | deceMBer/JAnuAry 2013 | WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM
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