The Face of Cassia

Staff member and Open Circle Adult Day Services participants engaging in hands-on drumming session.

Empowering Adult Day Members Through the Arts

Thanks to a $34,000 grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Cassia’s Open Circle Adult Day Services launched vibrant arts programming across five locations. From drum circles to metalwork and poetry, members like Don are engaging creatively—expressing themselves in ways that transcend verbal communication. The partnership with COMPAS and support from staff and donors has brought joy, connection and meaningful expression to adults living with memory loss.

Read more about how the arts are enriching lives at Open Circle.