Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 “Young at Art” The Saugus Public Library showcases 24 paintings from a Senior Center class By Laura Eisener T he summer art exhibit at Saugus Public Library titled “Young at Art” features the work of several artists. All were involved in the art classes held at the Senior Center. Subjects range from scenes in Saugus to architecture in Italy, a lighthouse in Maine to tabletop flower arrangements, a covered bridge in the snow, three girls confronting waves on a beach, and distant mountain scenery. Several works feature butterflies, birds and flowers. The art on display was done using various media: watercolor, pastels, acrylic, oil and even a few 3-D sparkles! If you are curious about who the artists are, the 24 paintings are numbered. A binder on one of the tables in the reading room provides the key to the names of the artists whose works are displayed as well as the name of each painting and medium. The exhibit catalog “Evening at Tanglewood” (left) by Sheila Foley and “Serenity in Flowers” (right) by Janice McPhee (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) “Walk in the Woods” (left) and “Jackson Street Sunset” (right) were both painted by Karen Rakinic. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) says of the classes, “we offer an open welcoming environment and try to nurture all of our artists, from ‘I can’t draw a stick figure’ to ‘Wow, I’m framing this one!’” Sheila Foley teaches the art classes at the Senior Center year-round. Many of the participants have been attending for years, as the courses have been popular for about a decade. Usually, students bring their own materials and choose their own subjects for their work, but occasionally the teacher will bring in a picture or object and help guide everyone on painting that. I talked to Doris Napier, who is a longtime participant in the classes and who had several contributions to the library exhibit. Her painting “The Three Sisters” represents her and her sisters entering the water at a beach when they were little girls. Another is a view of a bench overlooking distant mountains. “The Three Sisters” by Doris Napier (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) This is the first time that the group from the art classes has exhibited at Saugus Public Library. ~ Political Announcement ~ Educator Bruzzese seeks a seat on the School Committee Hello Residents of Saugus, My name is Roberto F. Bruzzese and I am running for School Committee for the town of Saugus. Currently, I am a teacher and therapist at Brooke Charter School in East Boston. This coming year will be my 32nd year in education. The reason for my running for School Committee is due to my spending 7 of my 32 years teaching for Saugus Public Schools. I have a deep understanding of the needs of the schools, the children who learn there, the teachers who teach there and as a resident I have an understanding of the needs of the families in our neighborhoods. My main focus for running is to help implement new policies in the schools, bring more resources into the classrooms, create positive change and of course assist the teachers who work so hard to care for their students. This is a critical time for Saugus Public, each of us want the best for our children, their families as well as what is happening outside the classroom setting. At this moment I ask for your vote so I may bring in new ideas and help make a positive change, these changes will help our students grow into fine adults. Thank you for your time and please vote. Sincerely, Roberto F. Bruzzese
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