Painting is the focus for the June 13 Baby Bear Hugs play group at Homesteaders Park in Holyoke. Pictured from left are Kimberly Parker, Rosa Olivas (partially hidden), Tarah Priddy who coordinated the painting session, Baby Bear Hugs parenting educator Minnie Rodriguez, Sandra Rios holding Fernanda, Chasta Borland holding Hudson and Destiny Lohman-Brown. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Play group enjoys painting in the park
Painting was the activity for the day at last week’s gathering of the Baby Bear Hugs play group.
Led by parenting educator Minnie Rodriguez, this weekly gathering of moms and kids is an attempt to do away with isolation, said Rodriguez. Being bilingual, Rodriguez entices both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families.
Every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon, the play group meets at Homesteaders Park at the Phillips County Fairgrounds when the weather is nice or at First Baptist Church during the colder months.
The weekly gathering builds a camaraderie and resource among local moms and their children.
The connection often extends beyond the weekly gathering as families plan yard sales together, as well as other activities.
Rodriguez likes to arrange fun activities for the group. They often work on craft projects, enjoy a picnic or pursue other requested entertainment on Thursday mornings.
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