Monica Schneider-Brewer, Author at JSDD

Marilynn Schneider and the WAE to Evolve Exhibit – 20 Years of Leadership and Art

November 26, 2024 / JSDD News

On Sunday November 10th, 150 people gathered to honor Marilynn Schneider for her 20 years of inspiration in Directing the WAE Center at JSDD. Those gathered included: longtime, friends, families of residents and members, current and former staffers, current and former volunteers, …

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WAE to Evolve – 20 Years of WAE Art

November 26, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center at JSDD is a holistic, creative and expressive arts learning center, dedicated to Finding the Spark Within. This year is the 20th anniversary of this cutting-edge program, and WAE to Evolve represents the work of WAE Studio artists throughout …

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In the Garden

August 6, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The garden at the WAE (Wellness, Arts & Enrichment) Center is both: a place of hustle and bustle and of slow growth and discovery. This summer has been particularly exciting with the addition of 500 pollinator plants that we were given by the Xerces Society. Veggies have been harvested, rocks painted, and everyone has had individual and group experiences in this compact natural habitat. The garden provides inspiration, education, respite and connection to the natural world!
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Matheny Arts Access & WAE Center Studio Artists celebrate Summer Symbiosis

August 2, 2024 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

Sunday, July 28th over 100 artists’, friends, fans and staff gathered to look at the first Matheny Arts Access / WAE Center collaborative exhibit to be held in Heidi Gallery. While Arts Access at Matheny and the WAE Center have been working …

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JDAIM - Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month

JDAIM 2024 & Wonderful Chaos Exhibit

January 31, 2024 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness & Inclusion Month. This month is intended to remind us that ALL Jews, without regard to disability, must have access to Jewish life – to work live, love, play, learn and worship how and where they choose, and to contribute to this wonderful place we call our Greater MetroWest Jewish community.
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NJMS Collaborative Arts Hybrid Exhibit 2023

July 18, 2023 / WAE Center News

Virtual Exhibit Open through August 31st Exhibit open through August 20, 2023 at NJMS 2023 brought another summer of joining forces with Arts Access at Matheny and installing a summer exhibit in the halls of New Jersey Medical School. In addition to …

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Heidi Gallery – Mentor/Mentee – JDAIM 2023

March 13, 2023 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

“The relationship between mentor and mentee is a symbiotic one.” Yvette Lucas, Manager Prevocational Arts This wonderful exhibit is a dynamic statement about the day-to-day inner workings of the WAE Center art studios. Ranging from: one-on-one sessions between facilitator and artist, to …

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Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month

January 20, 2023 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

This month is intended to remind us that ALL Jews, without regard to disability, must have access to Jewish life – to work live, love, play, learn and worship how and where they choose, and to contribute to this wonderful place we …

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Centennial Trip to Israel

January 19, 2023 / JSDD News

In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest (JFGMW) NJ, a community-wide trip to Israel is planned for July 2023. JSDD and our partner agency JESPY House will be sharing a bus as we embark on this community …

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Compilation of Poems & Stories

December 8, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

By: Randy Harris This is a compilation of poems and group stories from the Poetry class. I’m extremely proud of our members for opening themselves to create such beautiful and imaginative work. They have imagined worlds of coffee waterfalls and tap-dancing clouds. …

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Author name: Monica Schneider-Brewer