Rosemary - July!

Hola! This summer has already been so great; we can't believe we're already into July and halfway over! It's certainly been flying by. We've been so busy with the addition of new classes for the kids, to having many volunteers in and out of the club throughout the month of June, to adding new sponsors, to giving the kids special treats like traveling to the pool for an afternoon after the conclusion of a successful week - it's been a wonderful summer! Here is a picture of Rosemary with one of our long term volunteers Jencen, who is here for a month from Canada, and our newest English class teachers. The kids love him! We're having such a great time and loving summer!

Christmas Eve

Rosemary receiving the gifts from her sponsors!


Rosemary and her little sister


Front door of her house

November Photos

December 21st- playing in the Club




Rosemary with her mom and little sister.

October Photos

Here is Rosemary one Thursday at Girls Club. She is pictured with Cathy (orange shirt) and Teresa, the Dominican woman who is hired as the Girls and Boys Club teacher. In the last picture she is with her friend Genesis.

Halloween

Dove was able to get a huge donation of Halloween costumes and threw a giant party for the kids on the afternoon of Halloween, during Saturday Boys and Girls Club. Rosemary, as you can see, had a blast!

Salon Work

One of the longer term goals for Dove is to teach the kids vocations so that as they grow older, they can support their families. These older girls are interested in working in a salon. Conveniently, there is one located right near the Center. The girls are very excited to learn how to work in a salon, as you can see from their big smiles! Rosemary will take part in this program. In the video, she is wearing a pink shirt, has her hair loose, and is wearing a headband.

October Update

Update from Cathy (DOVE Club Director): Rosemary is doing well, she was a little reserved at first, but seems to be coming out of her shell a little more now. What I love about her is she is very easy to make friends, and has a contagious smile!

She wears a size 7 or 8 women's shoe.
Her mother's name is Maxima Bonilla Burgos.
She is in grade 6 at Chocolatera School.
She wants a doll for Christmas; she had one once but lost it.

Summer Photos

In the light green with friends and volunteers.



On the right with friend Anamilka, and another neighbourhood girl, in Playa Oeste.


In the pink, with a friend, Anamilka, and a baby.


With the girls club for an english class (far left, front row).

Pool Party

Rosemary had such a fun time participating in a Girls Only pool party!

Rosemary

*first photo taken September 2009, second taken in June 2009