The Koala children enjoyed another TOY project get together this month. The children are really enjoying engaging with their new friends. Here is what Freda, our Active Retirement Group co-ordinator had to say
‘Once a month, members of the active retirement group join the pre-schoolers in the morning. Some of our members absolutely love this engagement as they either don’t have grandchildren or their grandchildren are much older. So, sitting with three-year-olds to do puzzles and play games is a breath of fresh air and we soak up the vitality and exuberance of the little ones – there’s also nothing quite like the wide bright smile of a young child. One member brought in a small leather ball to our session which she had used with her own children and it is still in good condition – her eldest is shortly going to celebrate her 60th birthday. Members really appreciate the smile of recognition as the children get to know them. We always end our sessions with a couple of songs and then head back upstairs for the slower pace of scrabble and cards.’
