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Discover how to use creativity as a superpower to uplift others. In partnership with the Museum of Wisconsin Art, KIC families will use their artistic talents to create placemats with seasonal textures and colors for Community Projects for Seniors’ meal delivery on Thanksgiving Day. Families will use the materials provided to design these seasonal placemats.
Activities
Families will create texture rubbings and stamping on a “collaborative” canvas. We will cut placemats from the final product designed by the children. These placemats will be delivered by Community Projects for Seniors with hot Thanksgiving meals to seniors living in independent housing. Families are also highly encouraged to explore the museum and enjoy gallery activities!
Impact
The placemats created by the children will provide some light to community members receiving a hot Thanksgiving meal – demonstrating that they are loved!
When & Where
Wednesday, October 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. (drop-in during this timeframe)
Museum of Wisconsin Art
205 Veterans Ave.
West Bend, WI 53095
Registration Information
Participant Cap: None. Mini-Makers are on the last Wednesdays of the month and are open to the public.
Age: All ages welcome! This project is perfect for ages 0-6 years old!
Cost: MOWA does have an entry fee. However, MOWA has generously offered us some free family passes to attend. Information about the passes will be provided via email after registration.
Materials: None. MOWA is providing all of the materials for the placemats.
Questions: If you have any questions please contact kitty@kicmke.org.
Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up, so if you can no longer participate, please email kitty@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.
Our Partner
All placemats will be delivered with a Thanksgiving meal by Community Projects for Seniors, a local nonprofit that strives to brighten the everyday lives of low-income senior citizens residing in subsidized apartment buildings through programs that fight loneliness, reduce social isolation, create human connections and build community. Programs include delivering free hot meals on holidays, delivering care packages and hosting social events and nature trips. Learn more on their website.
If you would like to learn more about the Museum of Wisconsin Art’s monthly programs or are interested in considering an annual membership, visit the museum’s website or contact Courtney at chinder@wisconsinart.org.
Young Changemakers’ Week
This project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ Week. This week includes a variety of service opportunities that are designed to ignite a passion for service in our youngest community members (ages newborn to kindergarten).
Join us for a week focused on our littlest helping hands! And, invite a friend to join you!
- – Music Together with Grandfriends | Oct. 27 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Light Up a Life: Lanterns for Seniors | Oct. 28 various times
- – Cooking for Good | Oct. 28 from 1-2:30 p.m.
- – Mini-Maker: Thanksgiving Placemats | Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-Noon
- – Books & Brown Bags: Storytime to Service | Oct. 30 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Eastcastle Place | Oct. 30 from 4-5 p.m.
- – Helping Paws: Bunny Hay Feeders | Oct. 31 from 10-11 a.m.
- – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Saint John’s on the Lake | Oct. 31 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- – Learn & Serve: Sensory Art Kit Project | Nov. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m.