Warms Hearts…Warm Homes
Warm hearts . . . warm homes. Looking at those words make me wish I were snuggled in my living room under a cuddly blanket enjoying time with my family as soup simmers on the stove or vegetables roast in the oven. It makes me think about a sense of safety and belonging and serenity.
But that same feeling often fills the Education Resource Center as small groups of participants attend hands-on cooking classes, exercise classes, bingo games, community meals, informational programs and more.
In the next few weeks, teens will learn to make chicken Parmesan, adults will cook a recipe for one during the Link with Lunch classes, Little Chefs will learn to use chopsticks and make banana sushi, and participants will explore ways that slow cookers can help them make nutritious and easy meals.
A sustainable farmer will help people dream about what they can grow in their gardens this summer, a professional organizer will teach strategies to declutter a home, and OMPT staff will help participants assess how to improve their walking strides to stay active.
Trained VITA volunteers will help low-income individuals prepare tax returns and, for many, capture much needed credit refunds. And the Resource Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon each Monday offers people a chance to tackle various tasks on a computer or meet with a case manager to explore ways to face financial challenges.
The common thread between those diverse programs and activities?
People gather to share learning and life experiences. Along the way, they help create a safe “home” away from home for themselves and others.
Check out the events calendar on the Christian Neighbors to learn about the programs mentioned above and more. Register to attend the programs – which are free to anyone who can get to the ERC – using a link in each calendar entry, dropping a message to scarper@christianneighbors.org or calling (269) 685-4166 ext. 107.
