Past Events
Circle of Sisters participates in a number of field trips and special events every year. Here are a few of the events from previous years:
California
Academy of Sciences
California Afterschool
Challenge
Horse Sense for Teens
Make a Difference Week
Power of Know
Ropes Course Field Trip
St. Joseph Health System’s
Christmas Gala
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
California Academy of Sciences
In November of 2008, Circle of Sisters took a field trip to the recently reopened California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The girls were able to learn more about the natural world and enjoy a fun day in the process.
California Afterschool Challenge
For the past two years, Circle of Sisters has participated in the California School Age Consortium’s California Afterschool Challenge. After receiving a day of training in advocacy, COS girls spoke to state legislators about the importance of after school programs.
Thank you to our 2009 participants for doing such a great job! We hope to be back next year.
For the second year in a row, Circle of Sisters groups were able to participate in the Horse Sense for Teens program. COS participants went to Medicine Horse Ranch in Tomales, CA and were able to work with the retired horses at the facility. Through their work with such sensitive animals as horses, they were able to learn more about themselves.
Many thanks to the Alyssa and the staff of Medicine Horse Ranch for allowing us to participate in this program.
For the past two years Circle of Sisters has worked with the Cotati Rotary Club on Make a Difference Week. In 2008, Circle of Sisters’ eleven groups made a total of 60 quilts for children. The quilts were then donated to Sloan House and The Living Room, two local shelters for women. Circle of Sisters participants brought the quilts to the shelters personally.
Vida Jones, a professional seamstress who works with the Cotati Rotary Club, gave both her time and the materials for this project.
Please check out the home page for more information about Make a Difference Week 2009!
For the past five years Circle of Sisters, in partnership with Sonoma State University, has produced the Power of Know conference for Circle of Sisters participants. SSU students took a one credit class in which they designed the workshops conference. Past topics have included body image, self-esteem, bullying, and thinking about the future.
The Power of Know class will be offered again in spring of 2010. If you are interested in participating in the class, please contact the Women’s and Gender Studies department at Sonoma State University for more information.
For many years Circle of Sisters have attended Ropes Courses at locations such as Westminster Woods and Four Winds. The girls are able to improve their team building and self confidence, as well as enjoy some old-fashioned fun on the zip line.
St. Joseph Health System’s Christmas Gala
Every year St. Joseph Health System holds a gala fundraiser and auctions off beautiful designer Christmas trees. In 2009 Circle of Sisters girls helped prepare for the event and in the process were able to look at the gorgeous trees up close.
Thank you to everyone for their help!
For the past five years,
Circle of Sisters has taken a June field trip
to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.
Every year it’s a fun, exciting day
for Circle of Sisters participants.