2/24/2014

Scoring Baskets and Fun

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This week a group of Friends for Youth mentors and mentees attended an exciting sports game, cheering the Golden State Warriors to victory over the Houston Rockets in a close 102-99 game. After gathering tickets and snacks, everyone met at our seats just in time for tip-off. Even though we were up high in the crowd, we experienced just as much excitement as if we sat in the front row. Friendships screamed and cheered while the basketball stars scored each impacting shot. For those mentees who were not familiar with every aspect of the game, mentors were able to share some basketball knowledge and teach them about rules, plays, or players. Most importantly, Friendships were able to positively interact and learn new things while having some fun. Friends for Youth can’t wait for the next game to show our spirit and have fun. Special thanks to the Warriors for the donated tickets!

2/18/2014

Nutrition Workshop a good time for all

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Nutrition is very important, but it is sometimes hard to know what is good for you and what is not. Recently Friends for Youth held a Nutrition Life Skills Workshop, which was expertly presented by Elaine Silver, a nutritionist from the UC Davis Nutrition Program. Elaine did a fantastic job at capturing everyone’s attention as she educated us about some of the “not so healthy foods” we should limit and explained what is "healthy" when it comes to eating things with sugar, salt, and fat. In addition, all the mentors and mentees who attended this Life Skills Workshop went home with a cookbook full of fun, easy, and healthy recipes they can later cook with their families. The night ended with everyone playing with their food by getting creative and making yummy banana caterpillars! 
 

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