Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

ACT-UA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would also like to thank our genrous contributors for their support and kindness throughout the year. We sincerely thank Kristine and Steven Kester, Gary and Marti Ziegelbauer, Anita Everard, Tim and Ann Reardon, Manio Productions, Julie and Neal Maccoux, Tim and Shelly Stevens, Scott and Wendy Prausa and Patty Bartels. Your generous support is making a positive difference in the lives of our children!

Day Center Activities

The Odessa Day Center children kept very busy over the summer and fall months. The children enjoyed going to the seashore, playing dominos and draughts, making origami and many other activities.

New Fitness Program at Odessa Day Center

Recently a new fitness program was introduced to the children at the Odessa Day Center. The first week each child was tested on various exercises including sit-ups, push-ups, the shuttle run, pull-ups, the 1 kilometer run, etc. Their performance was recorded on an exercise chart. Each week the children will perform the same exercises and we will track each child's progress. At the end of the program we will be administering a final progress test to see how much the children improve. The goal is to improve not only the physical state of the children but also to show them that they can improve their situations with determination, practice and commitment.

Mummy's

The Children at the Odessa Day Center recently participated in a group exercise to help release body tension and create a positive environment. The children often do not like to express their feelings and these types of exercises help them do so in a nonthreatening way. The children were split up into couples. Each couple created a mummy using toilet paper. All the children had fun and could be seen smiling and laughing.

Happy New Year!

The children and staff of the Odessa Day Center celebrated the New Year by having a special meal and playing various games. Each child was presented with a gift of chocolates, socks and gloves. A good time was had by all.

Upcoming New Year Celebration

The Odessa Day Center children and staff are eagerly anticipating the coming New Year. They are preparing a celebration that will include a special meal, games, gifts and many other fun activities.

Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time to be thankful for what we have and to help those who are less fortunate. ACT-UA wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We would also like to thank all of those who have supported us in 2007. Your generosity and compassion are making a difference in the lives of our children and for that we are truly greatful. A sincere thank you to Gary & Marti Ziegelbauer, Tim & Shelly Stevens, Neal & Julie Maccoux, Steven & Kristine Kester, Tim & Ann Reardon, Anita Everard and Maino Productions Ltd.