Food and Fun at Temple

As the summer becomes hotter, Temple Beth-El is helping to keep a fairly large group of children cool at their Food and Fun program. In an effort to help the community, Temple is part of a group of places offering free breakfast and lunch to children whose families might otherwise not be able to provide meals for their kids. And in the process, Temple staff and members are getting so much back. If you stop by any Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 12:30 PM, you'll find all kinds of wonderful activities going on. The program has a director and a counselor, and since the counselor is my own son-in-law, I get to hear his enthusiasm for what he's doing on a daily basis from setting up to developing the lesson plans to the funny things the kids do, to who volunteered that day. Geri Gregory was (and continues to be) the major force behind this endeavor, and you'll find her stopping by to interact with the kids and take pictures. She has also found Temple members with varying talents and skills who have quickly agreed to share those talents and skills with the children. From magic tricks and Yoga to weekly tennis lessons, water fun, arts and crafts, there is never a dull moment. Volunteers are always welcomed, so peek in on the excitement and give a little of your time. You'll be so glad you did!