Our outing to the Panto was actually re-scheduled from one of my firsts nights I was here due to bad weather. We were lucky enough to get to go on Wednesday night and it also gave me a chance to meet more members. I was paired with a woman named Patricia who was really playful and cheeky and liked to kid around with the other volunteers. The production was more like a musical but it was perfect for the members! The guy in the picture below (John Sweeny) got up and danced for the last 15 minutes of the show!
I experienced my first kids group over the weekend, and although it was tiring I had so much fun. The kids were great--playful, funny, and full of energy. We had 3 little boys with down syndrom (sorry for the camp reference BUT it was like 3 little Kristians running around!!!), 2 girls, and 2 more boys. I was with a girl named Lauren who has a learning disability. She loved our afternoon of swimming at the pool and we read books together before she went to bed. We also went to the movies on Sunday afternoon (I'll just say the Astroboy is not a 'must-see', so if the option comes up between that movie and another...choose the other).
This is a picture of Lennart, Luke (potentially THE cutest child...ever), Claire, and the girl I got hang out with over the weekend, Lauren.
Below is a picture of Darren, Billy, Kate and Lauren.
I could put up so many more pictures of the kids group, but I'll hold myself back.
Despite my exhaustion after the group, I went over to Isobel and Deryk's for supper on Sunday evening. Once again, it was great to see them and have a delicious meal! I went for a nice long walk on Monday past Port Marnock to the grassy sand dunes along the sea and returned to the Library to take a book out about Rome. Claire, Jose, Kate and myself will be heading there in a week and a half!
Sending my love,
Kate
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