2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Boys and Girls Group youth in Mansonville
SThe Scoop By Mable Hastings
aturday, March 31, 2018 the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) youth program organized its second annual Boys and Girls Group Easter Egg Hunt in Park Manson located in the town of Mansonville. Sarah Jersey (CABMN Youth and Volunteer Coordinator) was on the scene bright and early with volunteers who helped the Easter Bunny in hiding over a thousand eggs throughout the park. Children began arriving around 10:30 with their parents and quickly lined up along the taped barrier waiting for the hunt to begin.
Thanks to donations, not only were
there an abundance of eggs to find but also special golden ones that assured those who had a keen eye a special prize if found and handed in. Donations from Giant Tiger, Richelieu (Jacques Ducharme), Virgin Hill Coffee, Students Against Destructive Decisions(sadd Mansonville), and Familiprix added so much to the event.
“With the wonderful companies and groups who sponsor the event, we are able to not only provide a special Easter Egg Hunt but we can also furnish refreshments and fun for the whole family,” explained Jersey.
With the sun shining on Saturday, children ran eagerly through the park laughing and sharing their treasures while the parents sipped a hot cuppa Virgin Hill coffee to keep warm. Juices awaited the thirsty group of searchers thanks to Epicerie Richelieu at the hunts end.
Volunteers, Martha Barnes and Laurie Ball were on hand with face painting and most of the children who attended were happy to have the first signs of spring added to their cheeks in bright spring colors; flowers, bunny rabbits, Easter eggs and butterflies… Former Youth Involvement (FYI) members, Jason Forget and Starr Dostie were on hand with their Easter photo booth snapping shots of the kids who were more than happy to pose. Those photos will be posted on the www.cabmn.org website where parents will be able to access them.
Although the event is organized for members of the Thursday after school boys group and Friday after school girls group for youth ages 5-12, other friends, family members and neighbours who showed up to join in the fun were included.
“It’s one of my favourite events to organize,” shared Sarah Jersey. “I always get nervous the day before and then, on the day of the event as I watch the kids laughing and running everywhere, I feel happy and proud to have put in the work of organizing it.”
Like all other successful and worthwhile events, it takes volunteers and sponsors to make them happen. One thing that Potton is strong in is the wonderful contribution and efforts of some really kind and giving people. Potton is a community with strong support for its youth.
They say it takes a community to raise a child and Potton’s people seem to take this to heart. As the Easter Bunny now takes a rest until next year, he can relax in the knowledge that spring is on its way and Easter fun will be remembered for years to come.