A Week in the Life of Emmaus Home....
Is pretty amazing!
Our core members and participants have truly been "out and about", as per usual this week.
I thought it would be nice for you to see a sample of our schedule... What's it like to be a core member at Emmaus Home?
Monday:
Our core team visited ShopRite so they could buy food for lunch, then they came back to the Day Program in Aston to prepare something delicious in our kitchenette.
Dance therapy is a favorite for everyone!
Wednesday:
In the morning we visit out music therapist, and then hand out food at Anna's Place in Delaware County. Anna's place is a Fransiscan organization in Chester that ministers to people down on their luck. They serve meals, teach classes, and help people mind, body and spirit.
Our Emmaus Home core members go there weekly to volunteer and give back to the community.
Learn more about Anna's Place here.
After that we all went to The Ritz 5 Theater in Philadelphia to see the long-awaited documentary about L'Arche founder, Jean Vanier, and his communities all over the world.
This was a deeply moving and beautiful film, and everyone should see it. I can only describe it as a slow journey through life with Jean and his friends. It doesn't have suspense, action, or much drama, just beauty and love.
If you have a loved one with a disability and you'd like to give family or friends a glimpse into your world, please share it.
Watch the trailer, then go see for yourself!
Thursday:
Thursdays are spent at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, not a bad place to be in this beautiful springtime!
Friday:
Art therapy begins the day, followed by a trip to the mall to practice our shopping skills, followed by lunch at a restaurant.
It's a beautiful life at Emmaus Home!
