Photo by Cindy Votruba Les Giefer, Trisha Ludewig and Lois VanKeulen look at some of the artwork on display during Boulder Creek's "Art of Motherhood Arts & Crafts Show" Friday.

MARSHALL — On Friday morning, Boulder Creek residents Lois VanKeulen and Les Giefer, along with activities assistant Trisha Ludewig, strolled through the community room, admiring artwork created by fellow residents and staff members.

“I remember when we did that,” VanKeulen said to Ludewig as they went by one of the tables filled with paintings and other crafts. VanKeulen said she liked doing art.

One of the painting projects took two days, Ludewig said.

“Here’s the cross that you made,” Ludewig said to VanKeulen as they stopped at the crosses that were bedecked with jewels.

Last week, Boulder Creek hosted “The Art of Motherhood Arts and Crafts Show” in celebration of Mother’s Day. The event honored creativity, love and talents that mothers share throughout their lives, said Sue Jants, Boulder Creek’s activities director.

“Motherhood is truly a masterpiece in itself,” Jants said. “This is a reminder that the love and talent of motherhood can be expressed in many beautiful ways. We have so many talented residents and staff here at Boulder Creek.”

According to a description of the art show, “this is an opportunity to look past the dementia diagnosis and see the creative person that is hidden within.” Some of the artwork and crafts have been made recently and some have been made years ago. Jants said the residents have worked on things in the last month in preparation for the art show.

“Everything we do is good for the brain” Jants said.

Other crafts on display included diamond art, knitting, blankets, paintings, colorful little birdhouses and a fancy dress craft made with flower petals.

A vitrine created that was created about 10 years ago by Boulder Creek resident Kathy Nemmers was also highlighted at the art show. According to a writeup by the piece, “These were the things she wanted her family to never forget and pass on from generation to generation. It is a collection of her family’s historical treasures. An observer can literally go window shopping and discover the full and rich history of the artist’s family. The time and love is evident in the placement of every piece.” The vitrine contained old photos, vintage cards, jewelry and other tokens.

An album that contained photos of costumes and clothing designed by Boulder Creek resident Celeste Livingston was on one of the tables in the community room. Jants said Livingston was a fashion designer in New York.

“She designed clothing for Julia Roberts,” Jants said.

VanKeulen and Giefer stopped at the birdhouses that were set near the entrance of the community room.

“You got this yellow one right here,” Jants said to Giefer, as she pointed out his birdhouse.

As Giefer, VanKeulen and Ludewig continued to peruse the pieces of art, Ludewig asked Giefer, “Are they beautiful Les?”

“Yeah,” Giefer said