| The handmade cards, crafted from colored | | | | noted Greg Jackson, Marshfield Boys and Girls |
| paper, magic markers, foamies, glitter and | | | | Club Executive Director. |
| stickers took a couple of weeks for the 75 | | | | |
| children to make. Many of the children were | | | | About the Boys and Girls Club |
| so excited, they made two cards. Quite a few | | | | |
| children inserted a handwritten letter which | | | | The Marshfield Boys and Girls Club's purpose |
| told the recipient about their favorite part | | | | is to establish a safe haven for recreation, |
| of Christmas. | | | | which includes a variety of supervised |
| | | | activities for greater than 4,000 youths |
| The cards were distributed by the Marshfield | | | | within the town. |
| Council on Aging to the Senior Center and the | | | | |
| Grace Ryder Elderly Home last week. | | | | With the mission "To inspire all young people |
| | | | to realize their full potential as productive |
| "This is definitely a program we would like | | | | and responsible citizens, as well as become |
| to continue each year. The kids, who ranged | | | | tomorrow's capable leaders", the club is |
| in age from 6 to 14 years old, really enjoyed | | | | geared towards children between the ages of 6 |
| getting involved and designing their own | | | | to 18 years old. |
| holiday cards for our community's seniors," | | | | |