Susan McClendon Art Workshop

Susan McClendon (1951–2018) and husband Jim first bought a home on St. George Island in 1998. Like so many, they had fallen in love with the coastal environment, and then with its community life, and then—for Susan—painting. Art became a post-career passion that generated joyous paintings in watercolor, acrylics, and pastels. Besides colorful landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Susan also captured neighbors at play and work together. Just one example is her vibrant rendering of islanders rebuilding St. George Island’s lighthouse. The group’s marathon scraping of old bricks became a scene both arduous and festive. And Susan was always there.

Also a reader who fed on ideas, conversation, and laughter, Susan was equally committed to the St. George Island Book Club. Its members, along with other friends and admirers, created a memorial fund to celebrate Susan’s imaginative spirit and love of art. The Susan McClendon Art Workshops, like Susan, present a gift to the community she loved. The series of six classes, taught by local artists, is presented by the Book Club in partnership with the Elder Care Community Council (ECCC) of Franklin County. Each one is offered at no charge. Susan’s legacy of friendship and creativity continue.
You must register on EventBrite by searching for ECCC susan McClendon, September 5.

Stay tuned for announcements about future art workshops sponsored by
Susan McClendon Art Workshops!

Thank you for supporting ECCC.  Our current wish list is:
-Food warmer for the daily lunches
-A desk top computer
-Food for the daily lunches
-Money to purchase food and supplies for the daily lunches
-A registered dietitian to guide the nutrition of the daily meals
-Volunteers to deliver the meals to homebound elders
-Graphic art help with flyers, posters, etc.
-Your love and care for all elders in Franklin County

Call Val at 850-370-0116 for more information or to get involved with ECCC.
Let us know if you or someone you know is in need of assistance.

Mark your calendar for Porch FEST on October 21 in Apalachicola.  The Porch Fest committee is securing sponsorships for this years music festival.  Please sponsor the Fest by sending your check to ECCC, the beneficiary this year, or go to ECCC Pay Pal account:  PayPal.me/ecccfranklin.  Designate PorchFest Sponsor on your donation.  Call Bonnie at 850-509-5009 with any questions or reply to this email.

ECCC appreciates your interest in our mission to bridge the gaps in services to elders in Franklin County.  ECCC could not do what we do without your  assistance!