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THE CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT: IN GRATITUDE There are moments in every creative community when we are reminded that art is much more than paint on canvas, words on paper, or photographs in frames. Art becomes connection. It becomes memory, healing, storytelling, and shared humanity. This page of The Creative Spotlight is dedicated with heartfelt gratitude to the many artists, makers, dreamers, and creative spirits who have so generously shared their work through the Four Seasons Lodge Gallery and the Hemet Herald. Each month, our community is enriched by the willingness of individuals to step forward and share a small piece of themselves. Whether through painting, mixed media, photography, quilting, sculpture, jewelry, poetry, woodworking, building model railroads, or handcrafted treasures, every contribution adds beauty and inspiration to the lives of others. Creativity has a quiet but powerful way of bringing people together, and your work has helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where imagination and expression can flourish. We are inspired and grateful! The Lodge gallery has become more than simply a display space. It has become a gathering place of stories, emotions, memories, and conversations. Residents pause to admire a painting, discuss a technique, remember a place, or simply smile at something beautiful that brightens their day. Art opens doors to connection that words alone often cannot reach. In a world that can often feel hurried and disconnected, creative expression offers something deeply meaningful: presence, reflection, joy, and hope. Your willingness to participate helps strengthen the creative spirit of our community and encourages others to discover their own voice. So, to every creative who has displayed work, shared a story, exhibited in the gallery, participated in workshops, or supported fellow creatives, you are appreciated! May we continue celebrating creativity together, encouraging one another, and recognizing the profound gift that art brings into our lives and community. If you wish to be featured in The Creative Spotlight or Four Seasons Lodge Gallery, please contact Lucia K Wolfer at luciakwolfer@ gmail.com for information on sharing your creative works with the community. We would love to hear from you! | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | JUNE 2026 | 25 Four Seasons Creative Group Royce Jerman offers "Painting Pals" on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm and "Beading Buddies" on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm in The Lodge. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. Her contact information is royce742@gmail.com.