KINGWOOD — A discussion about community activities dominated the Thursday meeting of the Blueprint Communities Team.
“There is nothing for people at Hopemont to do,” said Linda Hall, who works with the Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services. “I would like to get an activity for them. As an option, maybe a short trip of something to do.”
She said more and varied activities would also benefit patients in local nursing homes.
Former Preston Community Arts Center (PCAC) President Lynn Housner said it might be possible to work something out with PCAC.
“I’ll bring it up at the next meeting,” he said. “Maybe we could find sponsors for an art class or for concerts.”
Kim Liston, community coordinator for Preston Memorial Hospital, said a monthly activity might be something everyone could enjoy.
“Grafton has a program called First Friday that includes everyone,” she said.
According to visitmountaineercountry.com downtown Grafton hosts First Fridays every month, and various businesses and organizations host different events.
“We’re (PCAC) hoping to partner with Grafton,” Housner said. “One of the events they are hosting this year is a trip to Mount Rushmore.”
Housner said he would like to have a weekly soup kitchen. He said maybe local churches could pitch in.
“Wesley Methodist Church has the facilities,” Housner said. “It would also benefit the backpack kids by giving them two more nourishing meals a week.”
Some upcoming events mentioned at the meeting were:
The Houses and More Pet food drive for the Raymond Wolfe Center is being held through Feb. 14. Pet food can be dropped off at Houses and More.
A Mon Health Fair is being held from 8-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Newburg Senior Center.
Food for Preston will host its 14th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Kingwood Community Building.
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