The Gang is All Here!

This week was our first meeting together, younger and older girls. We are 30 in total with Shauna, Jenna, Janis and myself.  Our young leaders spent a large chunk of the time mixing the girls up so we could all get to know each other better.  The theme of the evening was getting to know each other but we also spent considerable time talking about rumours and how they get started plus how they make people feel.  Later on, we broke into small groups and discussed the girls mentors in life.  Everyone had a chance to explain who their mentor was and what quality in that person they admired the most.  In my group, friends, mothers and grandmothers were mentioned.  Redeeming qualities included kindness, thoughtfulness, and having the confidence to be true to themselves.  They also really wanted to talk about boys and the rumours that fly around school.  These girls really enjoy having the time to talk about 'their' issues.  

Next week month (which is next week for the youngers), Barbara Brown will be coming in to help the girls design and produce mandalas.  

Patti