Information & Happenings during the Club
Keizer Members Create Connections making use of their Neighbors
These feelings of loneliness and isolation mirror those felt by a lot of people in senior residing communities, especially during this time that is difficult.
So that you can produce human connection between our Club members and community members, the Keizer Boys & Girls Club developed a project that invites their youth to produce and write cards become delivered properly to your residents at Emerald Pointe Senior Living Community.
Just What does a Virtual Clubhouse l k like?
Might 6, 2020 – For 50 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties has navigated times of tragedy and crisis to deliver a safe place for young ones and teenagers. Today, we are committed inside your, to ensure Club staff, users, families, and communities have the resources and help they need to navigate these uncertain times.
Everyday our staff mentors strive to provide programming that is virtual our members and larger community. While our d rways are closed as a result of social distancing efforts, we now have taken this chance to recognize new and exciting ways to connect with our youth and teens.
Weekly, new program packets are published to our Virtual Clubhouse website. These packets outline fun and academic tasks people can perform from your home, usually with little additional product. In order to support their distance education and sch l work, most of the packets consider subjects like art, STEM, healthier practices, and technology. Numerous packets have activities like journaling, yoga, meditation, and m d meters to support members’ social-emotional well-being in this difficult time.
Combined with the packets, people can follow along side fun activities from their favorite personnel through our videos that are daily! They could get creative within the kitchen apple that is making, no-bake protein bites, and even Spongebob’s Krabby Patty! Or get crafty by simply making their play-doh that is own rocket, or origami.
Teens Empowered by Visit to State Capitol
February 25, 2020 – during the Club, we’re developing the next generation of leaders. By giving possibilities to help youth become responsible, caring residents and acquire the skills required to take part in democratic process, we’re building skills in leadership, planning, decision-making, and community solution. Often this takes place in the Club, and sometimes there are unique opportunities 
within the greater community.
Teens from our W dburn Club recently toured the continuing State Capitol and met with Representative Pam Marsh of District 5. Representative Marsh shared some of her knowledge being an elected official, and explained her duties. The teenagers were able to make inquiries, and pay attention to Representative Marsh’s work with issues like environment modification, healthcare, and drug/alcohol avoidance. With Torch Club elections just just about to happen, teens that are into the operating for officer functions had the ability to ask her questions regarding campaigning as well as the election process. Torch Club is just a вЂclub inside the Club by which members elect officers and work together to implement projects. Representative Marsh had been encouraging, repeatedly saying “Just do it” and “Don’t be intimidated.”
Tis the summer Season during the Club
January 20, 2020 – The holiday period ended up being a time that is exciting our Clubhouses. As a result of the substantial support of Wells Fargo and community users throughout Marion and Polk Counties 150 members received clothing that is essential holiday gifts to get hold of. Plus the cheer didn’t stop here.
Each clubhouse hosted any occasion event to identify the work of their users, and provide a space for appreciation, festivities, and fun!
At West Salem, Club people and their own families had been invited to partake in many different exciting activities. Some decorated sugar c kies and helped c k tamales in the kitchen. In addition they had the opportunity to make personalized ornaments, making cards for the retirement home that is local. Users were motivated to find yourself in the break spirit by wear ugly Christmas sweaters. After consuming hot cocoa and taking some photos within the picture b th, they headed outside for a sled competition.
The Results have been In – Eastw d Torch Club
December 11, 2019 – Torch Club is really a “club within the Club,” providing young people an opportunity to develop and strengthen their 21st-century leadership abilities, and going for a foundation that is firm of character and integrity.
At our Eastw d Branch, Club members recently elected officers who will work together to implement projects within the four focus areas solution to Club and community; education; health and fitness; and social recreation.
The elections included prospects producing posters that hung throughout the Clubhouse, and providing speeches detailing why they should be selected for President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary.
Oktoberfest at West
November 19, 2019 – For several of our users, the Boys & Girls Club is really a home that is second it may possibly be the safest, most accepting place within their everyday lives. By adapting programs to meet specific needs and interests, creating consistent obligations and objectives, and providing opportunities for recognition and event, members have a feeling of ownership of the Clubhouse. Therefore around breaks, of course they wish to embellish, celebrate, and possess fun!
At our West Salem Clubhouse, people decided for an Oktoberfest celebration to commemorate the fall period. Members participated in a variety of activities, including a seasonal art