Nadine was raised in a very traditional home. Her mother,was a homemaker, who Nadine saw as having super skills.

With a high school education, she excelled in traditional things like baking, sewing, canning fruits and vegetables, flower arranging and crafts.

In addition, she had incredible talents in piano, organ and voice. She could hand color black and white photographs, and decorate wedding cakes.Her skills seemed endless, and she set a wonderful example for her daughter, who shares her many gifts with others.

As a female child, Nadine believed her future was that of a homemaker, and future education was not necessary. Men were expected to pursue education and careers. The biggest change she has seen in the world has been to see women encouraged to use their talents and interests to forge careers, and she uses hers to bring the joy of music to countless people.

She and her husband, Frank, played together in two orchestras for over 30 years, and shared a passion for music and education.

In addition to being first violinist for the Cleveland Philharmonic orchestra for 37 years, Nadine also served on their board and was the orchestra’s unofficial archivist photographer.

When her husband became ill, she considered being his caretaker a gift, and she grieved her loss when he died. She decided to focus her life on giving back to the community.

She believes music has the power to uplift and heal, and she brings that magic to many who might never have that experience.

As program director of a nursing home, she saw how music delighted the residents, and she particularly wanted to help those in hospice and suffering with dementia.

She volunteers at the Hospice of the Western Reserve and the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation, Center for Artful Living. She was so impressed with the work they do at the foundation with Alzheimer disease, she accepted a job with them as Outreach Coordinator .

Her life has taken many turns, but the latest follows the old TV show,” Life Begins at Eighty”, which she remembers from 1950, when her family got their first television. She feels her life has been fulfilled by using her talents to make someone’s day a little brighter.