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Home is where the ‘art’ is
For Carol the move to Ryman’s Northwood Village provided the perfect opportunity for her to carry her creative studio into a new space. The 85-year-old resident moved into the village with her husband Murray almost a year ago.
The talented painter knew that she wanted to continue her artistic passions as she transitioned to retirement living. The couple used some kiwi ingenuity to convert the village townhouse’s garage into Carol’s creative art studio.
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