Valley veterans can bond and heal through golf. A special program shows care and respect for vets — a program that’s par for the course.
The PGA HOPE program teaches veterans to play golf or play it better. It’s six weeks of instruction at the Mill Creek Park Golf Course.
“This game is a relaxing game. It’s supposed to be a relaxing game in the first place so when you get out here with a couple other veterans, you look around and say, ‘You know? Man, does it get any better than this?’” said Keith Burke, of Niles.
This fall’s group includes 41 golfers, ages 20 to 92.
It’s the fifth year for PGA HOPE, which stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere.
“Listening to them tell stories or kind of, like, dig at each other — Marines versus Navy, Army and all that — it’s fun,” said Stacie Butler, one of the four PGA professional instructors.
Dave Boos, a veteran himself, is another instructor. He’s helping other veterans learn to play better.
“Loads of information in my head and I love passing it along,” Boos said.
The session on Tuesday dealt with bunker play and the longer they practiced, the more hope emerged in their swings.
“Most of us aren’t that good but we’re trying to get better, and this program is something that has definitely helped me get better,” said Andrew Martino, of Boardman.
PGA HOPE recognizes the importance of veterans to get out and interact with each other. It also gives them an opportunity to be together as a group, find new playing partners and become better golfers.
“We teach a lot of cause and effect of, ‘Hey, the ball went to the right. What do I have to do on the next one to make it go straight or get in play?’ But giving people opportunities is what we’re here for,” said Brian Tolnar, another PGA professional.
PGA HOPE is done twice a year. The group of veterans who completed the course earlier this year was made up of all women.
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A local artist is having her work displayed inside the Davis Center at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellow Riverside Gardens.
The exhibit in the Weller Gallery marks Diane Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos. It features images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. It even includes photos from the explosion of the Realty building in May.
For Beatty, the exhibit is a career milestone.
“This is just the beginning. As long as I can take a breath, I’ll have the camera in hand and be going somewhere and finding something pretty awesome to photograph,” she said.
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Mill Creek MetroParks presents 10- A Retrospect showcasing works from local artist Diane Beatty. This exhibit marks Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos which feature images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. ” I want my photography to tell a story. Even though I’ve traveled far, I will always consider the photographs that I have captured in this valley, my best work,” says Beatty.
This free exhibit will be on display October 27, 2024 through January 5, 2025, within the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, during normal operating hours of Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays.
A meet the artist event is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Weller Gallery.
For more information on this exhibit please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.
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Golf program at Mill Creek course provides instruction, fellowship for veterans
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffValley veterans can bond and heal through golf. A special program shows care and respect for vets — a program that’s par for the course.
The PGA HOPE program teaches veterans to play golf or play it better. It’s six weeks of instruction at the Mill Creek Park Golf Course.
“This game is a relaxing game. It’s supposed to be a relaxing game in the first place so when you get out here with a couple other veterans, you look around and say, ‘You know? Man, does it get any better than this?’” said Keith Burke, of Niles.
This fall’s group includes 41 golfers, ages 20 to 92.
It’s the fifth year for PGA HOPE, which stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere.
“Listening to them tell stories or kind of, like, dig at each other — Marines versus Navy, Army and all that — it’s fun,” said Stacie Butler, one of the four PGA professional instructors.
Dave Boos, a veteran himself, is another instructor. He’s helping other veterans learn to play better.
“Loads of information in my head and I love passing it along,” Boos said.
The session on Tuesday dealt with bunker play and the longer they practiced, the more hope emerged in their swings.
“Most of us aren’t that good but we’re trying to get better, and this program is something that has definitely helped me get better,” said Andrew Martino, of Boardman.
PGA HOPE recognizes the importance of veterans to get out and interact with each other. It also gives them an opportunity to be together as a group, find new playing partners and become better golfers.
“We teach a lot of cause and effect of, ‘Hey, the ball went to the right. What do I have to do on the next one to make it go straight or get in play?’ But giving people opportunities is what we’re here for,” said Brian Tolnar, another PGA professional.
PGA HOPE is done twice a year. The group of veterans who completed the course earlier this year was made up of all women.
Read the original article at WKBN.
Local artist displays work in Mill Creek Park
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA local artist is having her work displayed inside the Davis Center at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellow Riverside Gardens.
The exhibit in the Weller Gallery marks Diane Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos. It features images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. It even includes photos from the explosion of the Realty building in May.
For Beatty, the exhibit is a career milestone.
“This is just the beginning. As long as I can take a breath, I’ll have the camera in hand and be going somewhere and finding something pretty awesome to photograph,” she said.
The free exhibit will be on display til Jan. 5.
Read the original article at WKBN.
10- A Retrospect to be on Display in Weller Gallery
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffMill Creek MetroParks presents 10- A Retrospect showcasing works from local artist Diane Beatty. This exhibit marks Beatty’s 10th anniversary of capturing photos which feature images of the Valley and familiar nearby places from each year of her career. ” I want my photography to tell a story. Even though I’ve traveled far, I will always consider the photographs that I have captured in this valley, my best work,” says Beatty.
This free exhibit will be on display October 27, 2024 through January 5, 2025, within the Weller Gallery inside the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, during normal operating hours of Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Mondays.
A meet the artist event is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Weller Gallery.
For more information on this exhibit please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org or call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116.