CINCINNATI, OH - Long-time Drake Center resident, Gayle Anderson, has always loved the arts and opera. She learned about an art appreciation program for the disabled called Visionaries and Voices. Gayle was matched with V&V coordinator, Christine Mayhew, who, for about a year has visited weekly helping Gayle learn creative expression through her love of the arts. Christine arranged for an on-site opera performance during Fine Arts Week for Gayle and other residents at Drake on Thursday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. As if that wasn't enough, the performance is being arranged by renowned Cincinnati Opera Artistic Director, Evans Mirageas, who will bring with him two opera singers and piano accompaniment.

Interested media can meet in Drake Center's Main Lobby
at 12:30 p.m. to be escorted to the 2 South Day Room.

Drake Center is the leading provider of specialized medical and rehabilitative care in the region, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Services include long-term acute care, transitional skilled nursing, research, assisted living and various outpatient and wellness services. For more information, visit www.DrakeCenter.com or call 513-418-2500.