The Franklin County Retired Educators recently viewed a presentation by Strong Elementary School educational technician Heidi Richards and five students who participated in an after-school art enrichment program during the winter.

The Artful Endeavors program was funded by the group and ran for seven weekly meetings for students in grades three to five. The students investigated a variety of paint media and then created their own works of art using different paint techniques.

Students Isabelle Danala, Lydia Chapman, Kylie Estabrook, Lily Brault and Addie Finn represented the 16 participants and showed samples of their work to the retirees. They will have their work on display at the school’s spring concert on Monday, June 6.

Following lunch, the retired educators discussed possible programs for 2016-17. Suggestions included traditional activities, speakers and places to visit. Final decisions will be made during the summer.

The meeting closed with a ceremony conducted by Nora Thombs, honoring educators from Franklin County who died during the past year.

Special poems and white roses were presented for deceased members Fran Hardy and Dan Hylan.