The Applied Abilities Program staff in Tracy prepared a delicious, home cooked meal for 51 clients using the money that they had collected from recycling throughout the year. Staff prepared various dishes at home, including turkey, ham, stuffing, green beans, and potatoes. The smells wafted through the building as staff served the clients a hearty meal followed by an assortment of desserts. Then, everyone gathered in Area 1, their largest classroom, for the Saran Wrap Ball game. When the music was playing, the clients passed two large Saran Wrap Balls of goodies around the circle. As soon as the music stopped, the person holding the Saran Wrap Ball frantically tore off as much of the Saran Wrap as possible to release a goodie trapped inside – color pencils, coffee travel mugs, erasers, candy, and puzzles! Laughter, smiles, and excitement filled the afternoon as clients delighted in the fun and their unexpected gifts. After the game ended, staff and clients packaged the remaining food, placed it in carryout containers, and distributed it to homeless people who were gathered near a local restaurant and at several parks throughout the city.
served the clients a hearty meal followed by an assortment of desserts. Then, everyone gathered in Area 1, their largest classroom, for the Saran Wrap Ball game. When the music was playing, the clients passed two large Saran Wrap Balls of goodies around the circle. As soon as the music stopped, the person holding the Saran Wrap Ball frantically tore off as much of the Saran Wrap as possible to release a goodie trapped inside – color pencils, coffee travel mugs, erasers, candy, and puzzles! Laughter, smiles, and excitement filled the afternoon as clients delighted in the fun and their unexpected gifts. After the game ended, staff and clients packaged the remaining food, placed it in carryout containers, and distributed it to homeless people who were gathered near a local restaurant and at several parks throughout the city.