James Monroe High School seniors will be winding up the school year with a little extra encouragement this year thanks to the women at the Senior Cafe.
It was a show of support and solidarity from one group of seniors to another in the form of a chain of “positive affirmations,” which will be delivered to soon-to-be-graduates as the school year approaches the final 15 days of instruction. Encouraging messages were written on strips of colored construction paper, then formed into a chain before they’re delivered to students this week.
Teach To Reach Teens has organized their senior cafes on the fourth Monday of every month since September, with the group taking over the Mayfield Civic Association on Glover Street for bingo, food and fellowship. The events are open to seniors age 55 and up.
Monday’s group had a little help from Stafford Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., a non-profit that spends time volunteering in the community, including for events with Teach To Reach Teens.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to serve the community,” said Wonda Grayson, who was volunteering on Monday.
This week Teach To Reach Teens announced an upcoming firearm safety event at the Mayfield Civic Association on Glover Street on May 12th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Teach To Reach Teens organizer Robyn Wilson says that event “is designed to equip everyday citizens with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to protect what matters most: our children and our community.”
