New JABA volunteer Kate Rosenfield talks about the new Book Buddies program, a collaboration between JABA’s Mary Williams Community Senior Center and Shining Star Preschool. “It’s a fun, low-stress, low-commitment way for any older adult to get to read with the kids each week,” says Carleigh Showalter, manager of the Mary Williams Center. “This has all been possible thanks to Kate, who came to us with a love for kids and seniors. She brings us new books from the library each week and makes this program possible.”
Showalter adds, “I welcome anyone to come to the Mary Williams on Tuesdays at 11:30 to help be a friend to our little book buddies. Most weeks we still have a couple more children than seniors.”