Name/Title
On Lok San Jose - Theresa Vargas - Serenity - 2019Description
Theresa Vargas
“Serenity”
On Lok Lifeways East San Jose
Theresa, known as Teres and Terri by her friends, has always loved art and has taken many art and art history classes over the years. Her AWE class, she says, has taught her to relax and enjoy doing art, despite her belief that she lacks artistic talent. "It's a calming and restful experience," she says. And her teacher, Dmitry, admires her ability to find something unusual in every scene.
She was born in San Francisco in 1945 and spent 33 years working in retail as well as several years in the library of the University of Santa Clara. Though she has no children, she treasures her sister and her family as well as the memory of her brother and husband, who passed away in 2016. Her marriage was the happiest moment in her life, and she fondly remembers a wonderful trip to Hawaii. Her passions have been writing and learning.
Theresa, who is always surrounded by friends and much loved by the staff and residents, describes herself as good natured and kind and declares: "I celebrate all people. It is my deep belief that love is the answer."
ART WITH ELDERS
2019 27th Annual Art With Elders Exhibit
