GRANDCHILDREN AND FAMILY LIFE
4th MONDAYS 5:30-7PM Meeting of "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other relatives" will be held in the St. Mary's Churc Parish Center at 408 South Eighth Street. A Snack supper will be served. In Oklahoma, 6.5% of all children are being raised by grandparents, the largest number in the United States. This Support Group was started in January 2009 and promoted by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Kay County. Information=762-9412.
The Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand Avenue in Ponca City, has many programs for children and families. - Ponca City Library's Mrs. Toon will read stories to children between the ages of 0 - 7 every Thursday morning at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's book area of the Library. This program is free and open to the public. There is no sign up, and no limit on the number of children you may bring. Contact: Mrs. Toon at (580) 767-0345 Popcorn & A Movie - Ponca City Library will host a family movie with popcorn at 3:30 p.m. in the Program Room on the lower level twice a month. This movie is free and open to the public. Contact: Janel Hutchinson at (580) 767-0345
Ponca City Public Schools appreciate volunteers who help nurture children. Phone Patty Ladd at 767-8000.
Churches in the Ponca City Area provide family type relationships of caring, enjoying and helping others by by attending worship and small group activities. Find a church near you in the Telephone book or on this web site under "Religious Activities". .
Grandchildren can be taken to many of the events and places on this website for fun times together with their grandparents. Particularly check "Computers", "Library", "Museums", "Parks" , "School Calendars", "Religious Activities.".
ASSE International Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for boys and girls from a variety of contries ages 15-18 years of age for the coming highschool year or semester. Students speek English and want to learn by living in a foreign country while attending high school. Families may select the youngster of their choiice. For information phone 1-800-473-0696.
GOBAL INSIGHTS, a non-profit student exchange program, is seeking host families in the Ponca City area. Exchange Students must speak English and must complete 30 hours of community service while here. Single persons or Man and wife are elgible to host a student for a semester or a year. A stipend and travel rewards are available. Area representatives help plan activities for the student and their host. For informaiton phone toll free 1-888-246-7863.
