LADA Meeting – September 16, 2026

Lunch: 11:00am
Business Meeting: 11:30am
Presentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

• Facility Name: Fairmount Homes
• Facility Address:
  • 333 Wheat Ridge Drive
  • Ephrata, PA  17522
• Contact Person: Deb Fitzwater
• Contact Email : debf@fairmounthomes.org
• Contact Phone Number: (717) 354-1800
• Lunch Provided? Yes

• Presentation Speaker: Kevin Goss
• Presentation Topic:  Creative Painting Activities
• Presentation Goals:
  1. Understand the scaffolding process for a successful creative activity for the eaderly
  2. Gain insight into the cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits in personal care, healthcare, and memory care settings.
  3. Identify strategies and opportunities to structure creative activities and professional partners

Bio:

Kevin Goss is a lifelong Central Pennsylvania resident whose love of art began in childhood. With a background in mental health counseling, 22 years as a public-school visual arts teacher, and three years at Elizabethtown College helping establish the Art Education major, he brings both educational and relational depth to his work. He offers private studio instruction for youth and adults and serves as Executive Director of The Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts. For four years he has led thematic and seasonal painting experiences in Lancaster County retirement communities, including memory care, personal care, and healthcare units.