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TGIT – July 2025

July 3rd – Calentano Band 

Enjoy the wonderful sounds of The Calentano Band. Instrumental Mexican music from the ’20’s and ’30’s with narration in between to explain a bit more about the songs by Holly Tashian. 

Lunch: Tomato soup, sandwiches, chips, Birthday Cake and Ice Cream 

 

July 10th – Donna Colelli 

Art teacher and therapist, Donnna Colelli founding member of Art Without Boundaries, will give examples of the assessment tests that are used and the process of the Therapeutic side of Mneme (Pronounced "Nemma") Therapy. She will show examples of client artworks and stories about the benefits of this one-to-one modality along with a short video of the process. 

Lunch: Pizza, salad, sides, dessert 

 

July 17th – Jacki Orkin 

Comedian Jacki Orkin makes their comic debut at TGIT. If you are in the mood to laugh and have a good time, today is your day. No hecklers allowed!  

Lunch: Chicken, salad, sides, dessert 

 

July 24th – Dixon Center for Integrative Health Care 

Dr. Derek and his team will be here to tell you all about Dixon Center for Integrative Health Care. It is their mission to help improve the life and overall whole-body health of each of their patients. They will educate us how to prolong our own health, decrease chronic conditions, and tell us how they help realign the body’s systems and functionality. 

Lunch: Salmon, salad, sides, dessert 

 

July 31st – Meryl Rudy 

Back by popular demand, musician Merly Rudy. Engaging and entertaining, singer/songwriter Meryl Rudy will surely entertain us all with her wonderful array of original songs and cover tunes. 

Lunch: Baked potato, salad, sides, dessert 

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