Central Campus PTK Club - Broward Community College now Broward College

Retirement Home Program

This term the Retirement Home program is involved in planning fun and creative events for the residents at Springtree Retirement Home. Last month we had a Mardi Gras celebration. There were at least 70 residents in attendance and several dedicated PTK members came out to help and make the event a big hit! We had several authentic masks and colorful beads and some saucy jazz to create a real New Orleans atmosphere. The PTK members worked hard to serve snacks and refreshments to each resident. In turn, a few talented residents sang a song for us and then the whole group sang us a song. Many residents asked when we would be back!

On March 30, 2002 we organize a Wedding Day celebration. The residents will bring pictures and share stories about the day they were married. This will provide excellent insight to wedding and courtship traditions of times past. PTK members will vote on the best stories from a male and female resident and stage a mock wedding. I made halos for the bride and two bridesmaids. Also, each resident will receive his/her own fresh rose to wear with satin ribbon. I also have a garter belt for the bride to add humor and fun to this unique event.

This program is special to PTK because it provides an experience to touch someone's life. Most people at the Retirement Home have family, but they don't see them as often as they like. Residents look forward to these events like we look forward to our vacations and family reunions. Just as we value the innocence of children and enjoy their youthfulness, the same beauty is in older people too. I think that each PTK member walks away from these events with a feeling of accomplishment and a deep feeling of connection to humanity.

Thanks for getting the message out!

Molly Hottinger
Chair Retirement Home Program
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It happens every Tuesday, from 2pm-4pm. And, it brings so much of laughter and smiles to both the children at the Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDTC) and Mu Mu.

It's the Sunflower Operation Program at the CDTC. Every Tuesday, from 2pm-4pm, local artists and Mu Mu sit around tables with the children and have fun doing coloring, cutting & pasting, and drawing together; we all become colorful and cheerful!

Besides Tuesday sessions, Mu Mumeets the children on Saturday once a month to work on permanent exhibits- such as wall murals, quilts, etc. toghether. The Saturday sessions of this semester are scheduled for April 6th and May 4th, both from 10am-12pm.

Wants to share sweet laughter with the children? Everybody is invited to the funart session at the CDTC!The CDTC is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, 417 Andrews Avenue.

Before closing thisinvitation to everybody, just one more thing! Donationsof Crayons/Markers(Washable) are always welcome gifts for the children!

No R.S.V.P. required!

Kids in Distress

On April 14, 2002 from noon to in the afternoon, Kids in Distress is
going to have a fun day planned for the children. We are planning on having a
P&J Sandwhich party with all the fixings. As well, we are going to have
arts and crafts planned for the children and games. Like every other one, Sunday afternoon going to be very fun. It is a very worthwhile day.
The kids have so much fun, as do we. I hope that you can plan on coming out
on Sunday.
Please contact Sarah Wawerek for questions regarding the day and directions.
(goofieprincess@hotmail.com)

Also, from now until April 12 we are holding a kid friendly food drive.
Food that falls under this category include rice, canned vegetables/fruits,
soups, cereal, granola bars, baby food and cereal, noodles. There is a
box in the office for all donations. You receive one enhancement hour for
every $5 you spend.

Thank you again for all your support this Spring term, it has been a
great one!!

Sarah Wawerek, chair

Barbecue at FAU
The BBQ is at FAU Boca in the BBQ pits. It's in the middle
of student resident housing.
It's on the 20th of April, from 12 to 4 PM.
The Alumni chapter at FAU is hosting the event and is inviting PTK members on community colleges.
For more info, the person to contact is Linda Jones (from FAU)
at lindajones83@hotmail.com.

Kids in Distress

Generally, Kids In Distress gets together with kids once a month. We either go to their shelters in Wilton Manors or Oakland Park. Sometimes, we are able to take the children on field trips, such as West Lake Park and the Planetarium. We want to provide a fun time with the children. We play games, do arts and crafts, and have lunch. We provide a fun time for the children, new experiences. Even for the adults, it is a rewarding experience to get together with the children.
Here is a direct quote from kids in distress: "kids in distress is a safe, healing place for young children battered by family violence. KID offers shelter and treatment for the youngest victims of abuse, abandonment, and neglect.

Sarah Wawerek, Chair

Would you like to join
the Herd of Mu Mu for the Wildlife Care Center?

Mu Mu is looking for volunteers who can donate at least one morning (9am-1pm) a week.

You can choose any day of the week.
You have to volunteer regularly & consistently.
You will be give a specific task to do for your day at WCC.
You will be paired with another volunteer.
You can be under 18 years old.

(Volunteers under 18 years old were not allowed to volunteer to work with animals before at WCC.)
If you would like to join the herd of Mu Mu for WCC or have any questions, please contact Jiwon at jiwonpark10@hotmail.com.

Jiwon Park
C0-chairperson for the Environmental Committee
Phi Theta Kappa Mu Mu Chapter at BCC Central !