SUGAR VALLEY RURAL CHARTER SCHOOL NEWS
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SECOND FRIDAYS FOR THE SENIORS !
The second Friday of each month is an exciting time for the senior members of our community . Through the SVRCS Community Engagement program , these Fridays are for the Senior Social . The program is held in the SVRCS Gym lobby with refreshments , entertainment , and good old fashioned in-person social time .
The event was designed by the school ’ s Life Skills classes , where our students with disabilities make snacks and host our seniors as they , too , practice their social skills . The students serve and sit with their guests for small activities and allow the community members to interact with them , along with other seniors who are joining them . Each month , other club organizations offer entertainment , as well . In January , the Student Council provided a winter trivia game that not only kept the group thinking and learning a thing or two , but really laughing and enjoying themselves . Past months entertainment has provided story reading , music from staff and students , and so much more .
Social activities are incredibly important for our seniors . Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging which helps provide multiple health benefits . Involving oneself in social activities can help stave off isolation and loneliness , which is very common , especially in these winter months . It also helps sharpen memory skills , by staying engaged in conversations and building connections . Social activities give opportunities for positive interactions with other people to help build relationships . These connections can grow into friendships , and bring even more satisfaction for an older adult ' s life .
If you or a loved one could benefit from this in-person socialization , the SVRCS Community Engagement program urges you to please come to this free event . Reservations are not required , and the event will continue through the school year . Please come to the SVRCS Gymnasium lobby from 12:30 - 2 pm for the next event , held on February 9th .
For more information on the Community Engagement program , please reach out to Community Liaison Dawn Jeffries at djeffries @ svrcs . org , or visit the Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Community Engagement Facebook page .
SVRCS INVITES SENIOR CITIZENS TO OUR SENIOR SOCIAL !
Come to the SVRCS Gym Lobby on the 2nd Friday from 12:30 to 2pm - February 9th ... March 8th ... April 12th
Join us for an afternoon of socializing , and enjoy treats prepared and served by the Life Skills classes at the SVRCS . Special guests and entertainment will also be participating monthly . Come allow us to serve you ! In the event of inclement weather , we will follow school closing / cancellations .
Call Dawn at 570-367-1351 or email djeffries @ svrcs . org with questions . www . svrcs . org / community / training
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