What an amazing group of actors! Watching The Mummer's Play last night made me proud, as they all, each and every one of them, rose to the challenge and "hammed it up" (which was what I begged them to do).
I smiled and laughed throughout, and it was fun to see them enjoying themselves. From fight scenes to embraces, from sword dances to gas masks, they whooped it up, which is what Mummers in the 1300s were doing. Bringing "good times and cheer, before we go away" was the Mummers purpose, during the darkest time of the year. Bravo!
So, we are now onto our next annual event, and that is shopping for seven families who have no means with which to celebrate the holidays. This translates into 13 children, ages 14 months to 13 years old.
I sent a letter explaining all of this in November, but I am sending out this e-mail as a reminder and to ask for assistance.
1) We are going to Keene next week, so please remind your eighth grader to bring in his or her money. The seventh graders are remembering, but I haven't received any eighth grade contributions, yet. I have also not reminded them enough, so we need to form a united front.
2) One of the families needs:
2 sets of twin Sheets
Towels
Twin size blankets
2 pillows
If we use the money we have for the children's clothing and gifts for these utilitarian items, these children can open bedding, but won't have anything else. I was hoping maybe a few of us could make a separate contribution towards these items and assume they are really gifts for the parents. If maybe 10-12 of us can each chip in $10, I think we can cover these household items. It will work out (it always has!) but I have never been asked for this many necessary items. The mother of the 4 and 9 year olds who asked for these items, said they are important. I will buy sheets and pillows at TJ MAX this weekend.
Thanks in advance - Laurie
