Girls Club turns into a nail spa!

Last Friday was manicure day, as the girls soaked, filed, trimmed and finally painted their nails. The french tips came out great, and the designs were very creative. Angela chose tiny shamrocks, Emily liked the paw prints, Dianneth has rainbow swirls, and Ana picked stars.

We ended the day with the Bible lesson on the different parts of the body, based on 1 Corinthians 12, learning how all are important. Working in pairs, they were given a slip of paper with a part of the body on it. They then had to explain why their body part was the most important. The girls learned that just as many different people make up the body of Christ, so all the parts of the body work together, each one as important as the others. God created us all and He loves diversity!

The finished "works of art", each one as individual as the girls themselves!

Jazlyn working hard on Ana's french tips. Great job Jazlyn!

Adaly, Ana, Jazlyn and Isabel show off their lovely nails.

Jewelry Class by Ashley and Katie

Lu Burkell's two granddaughters visited Girls Club to show the girls how to make earrings. Ashley and Katie, 12 and 14, had a great time helping the girls select colors and construct their earrings. They all had a great time!

Ashley helping Elizabeth, Norma and Litzy pick out colors

Katie with Gisel, proudly showing off a finished pair.

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Girls Club learns first aid

     Last Friday, Mary Ann Hopkins, a retired nurse, taught the girls basic first aid.  Starting with the correct way to wash hands  and covering small cuts and wounds, she ended with how to bandage a head wound.  The girls learned the right way to apply a band aid, and how to put on rubber gloves.  It was very informative and useful for girls who are often in charge of younger brothers and sisters.  They learned what they could handle and when to call 911.  Mary Ann will finish up next week with sprains and slings.  What fun!

They got this part down pat, and after the lesson turned them into balloons!

Everyone got a wound with fake blood

Learning what to when feeling fain

The head wound victims.

Mary Ann explaining about nosebleeds

Valentine's Day Dinner Party a Hit!

 On Friday, February 11th, the girls hosted their 2nd annual Valentines Dinner party and mentor appreciation.  They invited the ladies who had helped them in their many activities this year.  Nineteen girls and eight ladies gathered for a feast of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert and Ms. Sally's famous punch.   The tables looked beautiful, as the girls had worked hard making place cards, centerpieces and decorations.  Ms. Lu provided all the paper goods and candy favors, Ms. Carol brought a yummy red jello salad and more favors, Ms. Judy the bread, and Ms Mary Ann brought the delicious cupcakes.  Ms. Caitlin even folded all the red napkins into hearts!

After a fun game on their knowledge of etiquette, they all learned the proper way to set a table.  Manners were also discussed, with lots of laughs on what was proper and what was not.  Candles and soft piano music (cd) really set the mood.  The day ended with listening to the Fathers Love Letter a collection of over 50 bible verses telling of God's great love for us. (Go to fathersloveletter.com to experience this)

It was truly a day filled with love.

The girls getting ready to start, napkins in their laps.

The whole group of friends!

 



Jazlyn learning the proper technique for cutting a meatball.

Girls Club vists Estero Life Care Center Spreading Christmas Cheer!

On Saturday December 18th, the Girls Club traveled up to the Estero Health Care to bring over 100 packages of cookies, cards and Christmas greetings to the residents.  They sang many impromptu concerts, and spread Christmas cheer all over the place.  The girls really enjoyed seeing pictures and hearing stories of when these seniors were young. They had some interesting tales to share.  One lovely lady was a former Rockette!  She was still beautiful at 93.

   

Our First Girls Club Super Yard Sale was a Success!!!

      On Saturday, December 4th,  the first Girls Club Super Yard Sale was held at the Rosemary Park Clubhouse.  A big thank you goes out to all our volunteers and supporters who brought many, many fine items to our club to sell.  We had golf clubs, housewares, Christmas trees, clothing, furniture, computers and childrens' toys.  The girls also sold soda,  popcorn and chips to the shoppers, and to each other!

Over $800 was raised!

Money Ladies, Lu, Sally and Carol

        The girls worked really hard on Friday afternoon sorting and pricing all of the many items.  Some wonderful ladies helped us as well.  Carol Knowles, Lu Burkell, Mary Ann Hopkins and Mary Ann Mulroy.  These ladies came back on Saturday with their husbands to do the heavy lifting and setting up.
A big THANK YOU to all!  You helped make it a real success.  The girls learned some valuable lessons about hard work and commitment.

Adaly, Monique and Jennifer selling sodas

Gisel helping a customer

Everyone enjoying a pizza picnic lunch