The Spirit of Giving

The holiday season can be a fun and exciting time of the year. Many people get so wrapped up in the material aspects of the season that they forget that the holidays are about the spirit of giving rather than the actual gifts. Teach your children about the spirit of giving and how rewarding it can be to look for, make and wrap something special or do something special for the people they care about and for those who are in need. Gift giving will always be a part of the holiday season. Giving can teach children to consider other people's feelings.
Show your children that the holidays can be a wonderful time of the year, not just a time to worry about shopping. Remind them that it is more important to receive a few thoughtful gifts than piles of presents. You can help to change your child's prospective on the holiday season by teaching them what it means to give and receive all year long!

Adapted from Kidshealth.org. Reviewed by Barbara P. Homeier, MD Dec. 2004

Upcoming Volunteer Mentor Training

Lawton Training Information
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
6:00pm-8:00pm
Cameron University
2800 West Gore
North Shepler Building, Truman Room
Lawton, OK

Please contact Michelle Chapman for additional information at 405/325-1791 or
888/322-HOPE or by e-mail at mchapman@ou.edu

Norman Training Information
Thursday, November 30, 2006
6:00pm-8:00pm
University of Oklahoma
Building 4 555 E. Constitution
Large Conference Room, First Floor
Norman, OK

Please contact Michelle Chapman for additional information at 405/325-1791 or by e-mail at mchapman@ou.edu

Oklahoma City Training Information
Monday, December 4, 2006
6:00pm-8:30pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Oklahoma City
4101 Perimeter Center Dr. Suite 235
Oklahoma City, OK

Please contact Leslie Fitzhugh for additional information at 405/962-0456 or by e-mail at promise@cce.ou.edu

Match Events

Attention all "Bigs" and "Littles"!!! Children of Promise-Mentors of Hope wants your input for our next match activity. Our Fall Fun Events were huge successes in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Our Oklahoma City group spent an evening at Chester's Party Barn petting the animals, playing in the mystery maze and going on a hay ride. Our Tulsa group had a blast at Riverlanes Bowling Center eating pizza, and bowling. Children of Promise-Mentors of Hope plans to have more events in the near future. If there are any activities that you and your "Big" or "Little" are interested in please feel free to share them with us. We would love to make our Match Events a fun time for everyone. We hope to hear from you soon!!!