MARCH 2023
Whatever your heritage, have a blast this St. Patrick’s Day Whether you have Irish heritage or not, St. Patrick's Day is a good time to learn a little more about history and enjoy some fun activities. Maybe it will bring you a little luck of the Irish!
Aberdeen Village residents Bob and Carol McMillen reflect on many years of artistic endeavors
1. Take a Virtual Tour of Ireland
Bob McMillen says he discovered a love of watercolors through trial and error.
Blarney Castle https://blarneycastle.ie/plan-yourvisit/map-and-virtual-tour/ The Cliffs of Moher virtual tour https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/virtualtour-view/
“I took a pencil drawing course in the 1970s and decided to try oil painting next,” he explained. “I didn’t like it, so I took a course in watercolors and the rest is history.”
The National History Museum of Ireland You can find the above links on the blog pages of the Aberdeen Village website 2. Go to a St. Patrick's Day Parade 3. Watch an Irish movie 4. Listen to Irish music
Over the years his work has been featured in numerous galleries across Kansas and beyond. “I enjoyed doing landscapes,” he shared. “I did some of the Flint Hills and several of places in Washington, Oregon
The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The Emerald Isle's first world heritage site. https://youtu.be/bBARpgnYKvU
5. Cook some traditional Irish food u
Carol and Bob with their award-winning art.
McMillen – continued on page 2 Get the latest on visitation and COVID-19 at our campus at AberdeenVillage.com/covid-19.
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