|
Toledo Chapter of Jack and Jill Hosts Statewide Children’s
Cluster
The Toledo Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., of the
Mid-Western Region, hosted the first ever All-Ohio 2020
Children’s Cluster at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA).
Nationally, Children’s Clusters are held by Jack and Jill
regions as a way to bring children together for a day of
learning while having fun with their peers. The Toledo
Chapter planned and hosted the event in collaboration with
TMA. Participating chapters were Akron, Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Erie Shores, Toledo and
Youngstown. In total, there were 139 attendees.
The theme was “Paint and Poetry: Creating the Masterpiece in
You”. Under the leadership of Toledo Chapter President
Angelita Cruz Bridges, Event Chair Jeanna Temple, Co-Chair
Rita Russell and the cluster committee worked hard to ensure
the event was successful. Children kindergarten through
fifth grade participated in an enriching and educational
activity entitled "Sculpture All Around," that explored
objects and materials to make 3D Art. Children also had the
opportunity to paint their own self-portrait.
Mothers and children joined to participate in "Global
Conversations: Art in Dialogue" that allowed the opportunity
to use various materials to make their own collaged
creations. Mothers also engaged in an "Ekphrastic" poetry
guided tour. The Tween group, which consists of sixth
through eighth students, participated in an inspiring Improv
workshop designed by Jack and Jill of America, Inc.,
Mid-Western Region.
They learned the art of improvisation during their workshop,
led by drama instructor Rosie Best of Issue Box Theatre.
The children were divided into groups to choose a
legislative advocacy topic to perform an improv skit. Their
skits were judged by local leaders including: Paula
Hicks-Hudson, Ohio Representative of the 44th
District, Judge Myron Duhart of Lucas County Common Pleas
Court, and Ashely Futrell, Assistant U.S. Attorney.
The whole experience ignited participants' creativity and
personal reflection as they created the masterpiece within
them.
Jack and Jill
of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers
with children ages two-19, dedicated to nurturing future
African-American leaders by strengthening children through
leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic
giving and civic duty.
|
