A Time for Thanksgiving

         
  On Monday, November 12th our monthly Kids in 

Motion parents meeting was a special event – a Thanksgiving 

potluck!  Approximately 150 parents and children gathered 

to enjoy dinner together, and the families all brought 

delicious food to share.  Our Thanksgiving buffet included 

everything from tamales to spaghetti  to arroz con leche.  It 

was hard to choose which foods to try!

            Once they had filled their plates, families sat together 

at long tables to eat and chat, mingling with AFLC staff.  Over 

dessert, it was time for the business part of the meeting.  Our 

Program Director, Mylitza Woodson, reviewed expectations

for parents, including commitment of volunteer hours and 

attendance at one of AFLC’s adult classes – options include 

financial literacy training, English, Souns (R) and Rhymes,  

parenting classes, or the Mujeres de Poder group.  At the end 

of the night,  everyone went home having enjoyed some great 

food and conversation – it was an evening well spent!

            On Friday, November 16th, the staff of the learning 

center gathered  together  for a Thanksgiving potluck 

luncheon.  The  Grandparent Volunteers were honored for 

their service to the center with a gift.  All gathered around 

the table took  turns giving thanks for the blessings in their 

lives.