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| Doris E. Thorn shows her oil paintings. / Contributed photo |
SHELTON - Doris E. Thorn, a resident of Crosby Commons at Wesley Village community, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association with the first ever "Distinguished Resident Accomplishment Award."
This award is given to a resident who has found meaning and purpose through achieving a goal that brings them fulfillment and benefits others.
At age 82, Thorn joined an oil painting class for residents, having had no experience.
Her talent blossomed and Doris's paintings have been displayed in a local art gallery and at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Shelton.
In recent years she had her old record, "Be Still and Know," a collection of hymns she sang, put onto a CD, which is now for sale.
She finished writing a book, "Casting Light on the Mystery of God in You" in December 2011 and it is in the process of being published by Friesen Press.
Visit www.umh.org for more information on the Wesley Village community.
This information was taken from a press release from Mary Ann Bradshaw, development and public relations coordinator, United Methodist Homes.
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