Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. Nadia helped the kids make autumn animals and collages out of dried leaves. Thanks to Lisa for leading storytime!

We also had Women’s Fun Night. Lynn taught us the basics of using a sewing machine and we used our skills to make 5 pillowcases for hospital-bound children in need of some extra cheer in their lives. Thanks Lynn and all who attended!

This week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room)and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room).

Friday is our Game Night! Bring your favorite game to share. Enjoy some snacks and get to know your neighbor! This event will be held from 6-9pm in the Whipple Park Community Room.

Later this month

Tomo is starting a Children’s Exercise class!

We know children are full of energy and love to exercise all year round.
“How can we survive the long winter?!!”.  Let’s start a children’s
exercise class!
We will stretch, exercise, dance, and play games (using colors and
numbers).
This activity is designed to encourage the development of motor and
social skills as well as self-confidence!

Exercise, have fun, make friends, and avoid winter boredom!
Date: Tuesdays, November 17 – End of March
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Where: Community Room (basement of 231 Quinby Rd.)
Who: Children OVER 2 YEARS OLD (younger siblings may attend)
Maximum number of children: 20

No walk-ins for this activity! Please e-mail Tomo (wpk.kids@gmail.com)
to sign up or ask questions.

Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. Guest teacher Tomo taught the children how to make origami dogs and cats! Thanks to Amberly for leading storytime!

This week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room) and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room).

We also have women’s fun night on the evening of Thursday the 12th from 5-6:30pm in the community room. Resident sewing expert, Lynn, will be teaching basic sewing machine use. Those who are interested can use their newly learned skills to help make pillowcases for children in the hospital due to serious illness and injury. Check out the organization, Conkerr Cancer, here. Feel free to bring your own fabric or use some of ours (supplies will be limited). If you are interested in more specific or advanced sewing knowledge, please come! Lynn will be teaching based on what we want to learn and is willing to do follow-up classes to make sure all questions are answered!

Later this month we will be having  a family game night on the Friday the 20^thContinue to check the right side of this site to see more event information!

Also, Tomo is starting a Children’s Exercise class!
We know children are full of energy and love to exercise all year round.
“How can we survive the long winter?!!”.  Let’s start a children’s
exercise class!
We will stretch, exercise, dance, and play games (using colors and
numbers).
This activity is designed to encourage the development of motor and
social skills as well as self-confidence!

Exercise, have fun, make friends, and avoid winter boredom!
Date: Tuesdays, November 17 – End of March
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Where: Community Room (basement of 231 Quinby Rd.)
Who: Children OVER 2 YEARS OLD (younger siblings may attend)
Maximum number of children: 20

No walk-ins for this activity! Please e-mail Tomo (wpk.kids@gmail.com)
to sign up or ask questions.

Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. The children had a great time watching and making dancing mummies! Thanks Charity for leading a fun storytime!

The Halloween Carnival was a big success! We had more than 200 people attend! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped run the booths, set-up, and tear down. Special thanks to Kristie and Matt for their castle and other decorations! Another big thanks to the clouds for holding the rain until after!

In the upcoming week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room) and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room).

Later this month we will be having a women’s fun night on the 12^th with Lynn teaching us basic sewing and a family game night on the 20^th. Continue to check the right side of this site to see more event information!

Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. The children made colorful autumn collages.  Katie did a great job leading storytime and Tomo shared another fun story with us!

You should have received an email about our new mailing list. If you would like to add your email address, please contact any of the GCAs. Thanks!

In the upcoming week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room) and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room).

On Saturday we will be having our Halloween Carnival! The carnival is Saturday the 31^st from 2-4pm. It will be on the lawn behind the community room. We’ll have games, pictures, snacks, and a costume contest at 3pm! Please contact us with any questions or if you would like to volunteer to supervise a game for 30 minutes during the carnival. whippleparkblog@gmail.com

In November we will be having a women’s fun night on the 12^th with Lynn teaching us basic sewing and a family game night on the 20^th. Continue to check the right side of this site to see more event information!

Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. The origami class finished their “flower globes”. Thanks to Becca for being a model in this week’s portrait class. This week Paloma taught the children how to make owls out of paper plates. Lisa led Storytime and Kara shared 2 stories as well-thanks !

More than 50 people from Whipple Park, University Park, and GOG went apple picking on Saturday despite rainy weather. A great Fall activity!

In the upcoming week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room) and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room).

Later in October On the 31st we will be having a Halloween Carnival! Please email any of the GCAs or whippleparkblog@gmail.com if you’d be willing to help supervise a game for 30 minutes at the carnival. For more information on all events, see the list of events on the right hand side of the website.

We also have a new email server that will be going into effect soon. Watch for emails on how to make sure you stay on the mailing list!

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Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. The origami class continued to work on the “flower globes” they have been constructing over the past 4 weeks—impressive! Portrait class students practiced drawing heads. The children this week used dry brush techniques to paint “fuzzy” animals like cats, dogs, ducks, and tigers. Thank you to Heather for leading a fun Storytime and Tomo for sharing a new Japanese story/song with us!

In the upcoming week we are looking forward to the children’s (Wednesday 4:30, WPK Community Room) and adult’s art classes and another storytime (Thursday, 10am, WPK Community Room). On Saturday the 17^th we will be picking apples at Whittier Fruit Farm. GOG will be contributing $5 to each GOG member’s purchase! For more details, see the calendar on the sidebar of this website.

Later in October On the 31st we will be having a Halloween Carnival! Please email any of the GCAs or whippleparkblog@gmail.com if you’d be willing to volunteer at the carnival. For more information on all events, see the list of events on the right hand side of the website.

Last week in Whipple Park we had art classes for adults and children. The children’s art class had a large crowd. Nadia helped children learn about and experiment with different types of brushstrokes while painting. The first storytime of the year was held on Thursday. It was a full house and the children had a great time!

You should have received an important safety announcement in your rent bill this week. Please keep children out of the streets and parking lots where it is difficult for cars and shuttles to see them. Children who are old enough to ride in the street should wear helmets, stay on the right side of the road, and always stop for passing cars and shuttles.

In the upcoming week we are looking forward to the children’s and adult’s art classes and another storytime. Watch for the Whipple Park newsletter and the GCA’s coming around to confirm your information for the WPK directory. We appreciate your cooperation!

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association is hosting a Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration this weekend. For more information click here.

Later in October we will be planning an apple picking activity (date TBA soon) and on the 31st we will be having a Halloween Carnival! Please email any of the GCAs or whippleparkblog@gmail.com if you’d be willing to volunteer at the carnival.

The rain stopped just in time this morning for our traditional beginning of the year ice cream party!

Residents of all ages had a great time getting to know each other, enjoying ice cream sundaes, and playing a little volleyball and soccer.

Thanks to the more than 115 attendees who helped make this such a successful event!

Join us and learn the basics of the Japanese Art of folding paper. Class will begin with basic foldings and finish with a complex project by the end of the five sessions.

It’s fun and relaxing, the perfect hobby for someone with a hectic lifestyle.

Location: WPK Community Room
Description: Mondays Sept 14 to Oct 12.
Sign Up Necessary.
Time: 6:45 pm – 8pm

Restrictions: For Adult residents of Goler House, Towne House, UPK and WPK.