Tonight in Thompsonville dinner planned for February 13th

ENFIELD—The Enfield Hunger Action Team (EHAT) will host the next Tonight in Thompsonville dinner for families on Thursday, February 13th at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall at 64 Pearl Street. Dinner will be served from 6:15 pm to 6:40 pm followed by family activities.

The theme for the evening will be based on the model program, Strengthening Families, and activities will be led by Ruby Gainen LCSW, Program Director from Community Health Resources (CHR). Gainen will present a variety of interactive craft activities designed to encourage parents and children to communicate and work together.

Strengthening Families   is a community program provided several times a year in collaboration between CHR and Enfield Youth Services to help families prepare for changes and challenges in adolescent years.

ERfC Volunteer & Project Coordinator, Roger LeBlanc, said close to a hundred parents, children, volunteers, and service providers came out for the first Tonight in Thompsonville kick-off in January.  “We are hoping even more families plan to have dinner with us this month”, said LeBlanc.

There is no cost or pre-registration needed to attend Tonight in Thompsonville dinners and activities, added LeBlanc.

LeBlanc said Tonight in Thompsonville provides hands-on activities designed for parents and children to enjoy together.  Community organizations and service providers are also available to share information about health, nutrition, physical activity, and other programs including SNAP, and Care4Kids, funding available for after school programs,

Additional Tonight in Thompsonville events planned for the school-year include: Creating a Crock Pot dinner on March 20th with Michelle Mattia, ShopRite Dietitian; Banking Games on April 24th with Jacquelyn Miller from Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union; and Reading for Fun & a family barbecue with an all-star cast on May 22.

Tonight in Thompsonville is provided by Educational Resources for Children, Inc. (ERfC) in collaboration with EHAT, local businesses, and community agencies.

For specific dates and a calendar of events for Tonight in Thompsonville call 860-263-9935, email LeBlanc at rleblanc@erfc.us, or visit the ERfC website at www.erfc.us. The ERfC administrative office is located at 50 Post Office Road, Enfield.