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Students learn real-life lessons in Sylvan
Students learn real-life lessons in Sylvan
Students learn real-life lessons in Sylvan

Students learn real-life lessons in Sylvan

What used to be called Home Economics, what a class at one time open only to female students. Typically, a semester of the year was spent on learning to cook, and the other semester focused on learning to sew. Through the years opinions about boys in the kitchen changed when parents and educators realized social norms had changed. Boys, too, needed to be able to feed themselves or stitch up a hole in their jeans. It was still mostly sewing and cooking, but the classes were unisex.

Senior Center thanks volunteers

Senior Center thanks volunteers

The biggest asset of every non-profit organization is their volunteers. In general, volunteers are like a factory’s workforce. They take on tasks of every kind. They provide services that otherwise may not exist for the organization. Janitorial services might be needed, or handyman services, painting, etc. Volunteers may take on responsibilities with the grounds. They provide educational services, transportation and help with programs. They may provide office duties such as filing, researching, etc.

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