The Place hosting teen bingo day on January 26
The Place's EPIC Program will be hosting drop-in hours from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, where teens ages 13 to 19 can stop by to enjoy music, food, and bingo. (Sun file photo)
NORWICH — The Place's EPIC Program, formerly known as the Teen Program, will be hosting a teen bingo day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26 at 22 East Main Street in Norwich.
Teens ages 13 to 19 can drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to enjoy music, food, bingo, and fun prizes.
"We’re starting some drop-in hours, which means teens from Chenango County are just allowed to drop by from 1 to 4 on Sunday the 26. Just come on in, they don’t have to call ahead and register they can just walk in," explained The Place EPIC Program Coordinator Elizabeth Hathaway.
Hathaway said prizes include craft boxes such as a crystal growing kit and a castle building kit, as well as themed gift baskets.
"We have a bunch of goodie baskets that I put together. There’s one that’s hot beverages, so it comes with cups and cocoa mixes and teas," she said. "There's one that’s like a spa day kind of thing, it has a face mask and some comfy socks and bath bombs. There’s a reading one, so it has a blanket and some books."
The bingo day is a part of The Place's new drop-in hours for the EPIC Program. Two Sundays a month, Chenango County teens are welcome to stop by The Place during the scheduled hours to participate in fun activities and cooking lessons.
"Each month I have one plan that’s food based, so next month they’ll be learning how to make pizza, but to make it more themed we’re doing heart pizza because of Valentine’s Day. And then I have a more party-ish fun activity," Hathaway explained. "So this month is bingo, next month will be karaoke. So each month it's going to be a food based one and then a more fun based one, and it’s just kind of to let them get out of the house. They can come in, learn some skills, and have a good time."
"The point of this is just to have a safe place for teens to go and be able to participate in activities that isn’t necessarily with their family. It’s just kind of a way to give them a little bit of independence while being in a safe space."
The Place's expanded hours and programs, as well as expanded services to the Bainbridge area, are made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors, including the Gilmour Foundation, the RC Smith Foundation, and the Chobani Community Impact Fund.
For more information on EPIC drop-in hours, contact Hathaway at teenprogram@theplacenorwich.com or 607-336-9696 ext. 107.
For more information on The Place and their programs, visit ThePlaceNorwich.com or The Place Facebook page.
Upcoming EPIC drop-in hours
February 9: Heart-shaped pizza, 2 to 5 p.m.
February 23: Karaoke, 1 to 4 p.m.
March 16: Shamrock shakes, 1 to 4 p.m.
March 30: Foosball tournament, 1 to 4 p.m.
April 13: Chicken rice bowl, 2 to 5 p.m.
April 27: Earth Day art and planter, 1 to 4 p.m.
May 4: Taco for two, 1 to 4 p.m.
May 25: Sensory day, 1 to 4 p.m.
June 15: Chicken pot pie, 1 to 4 p.m.
June 29: Bingo, 1 to 4 p.m.
July 14: Grilling up burgers, 2 to 5 p.m.
July 27: Kickball, 1 to 4 p.m.
August 17: Mac and cheese, 1 to 4 p.m.
August 31: Karaoke, 1 to 4 p.m.
Teens ages 13 to 19 can drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to enjoy music, food, bingo, and fun prizes.
"We’re starting some drop-in hours, which means teens from Chenango County are just allowed to drop by from 1 to 4 on Sunday the 26. Just come on in, they don’t have to call ahead and register they can just walk in," explained The Place EPIC Program Coordinator Elizabeth Hathaway.
Hathaway said prizes include craft boxes such as a crystal growing kit and a castle building kit, as well as themed gift baskets.
"We have a bunch of goodie baskets that I put together. There’s one that’s hot beverages, so it comes with cups and cocoa mixes and teas," she said. "There's one that’s like a spa day kind of thing, it has a face mask and some comfy socks and bath bombs. There’s a reading one, so it has a blanket and some books."
The bingo day is a part of The Place's new drop-in hours for the EPIC Program. Two Sundays a month, Chenango County teens are welcome to stop by The Place during the scheduled hours to participate in fun activities and cooking lessons.
"Each month I have one plan that’s food based, so next month they’ll be learning how to make pizza, but to make it more themed we’re doing heart pizza because of Valentine’s Day. And then I have a more party-ish fun activity," Hathaway explained. "So this month is bingo, next month will be karaoke. So each month it's going to be a food based one and then a more fun based one, and it’s just kind of to let them get out of the house. They can come in, learn some skills, and have a good time."
"The point of this is just to have a safe place for teens to go and be able to participate in activities that isn’t necessarily with their family. It’s just kind of a way to give them a little bit of independence while being in a safe space."
The Place's expanded hours and programs, as well as expanded services to the Bainbridge area, are made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors, including the Gilmour Foundation, the RC Smith Foundation, and the Chobani Community Impact Fund.
For more information on EPIC drop-in hours, contact Hathaway at teenprogram@theplacenorwich.com or 607-336-9696 ext. 107.
For more information on The Place and their programs, visit ThePlaceNorwich.com or The Place Facebook page.
Upcoming EPIC drop-in hours
February 9: Heart-shaped pizza, 2 to 5 p.m.
February 23: Karaoke, 1 to 4 p.m.
March 16: Shamrock shakes, 1 to 4 p.m.
March 30: Foosball tournament, 1 to 4 p.m.
April 13: Chicken rice bowl, 2 to 5 p.m.
April 27: Earth Day art and planter, 1 to 4 p.m.
May 4: Taco for two, 1 to 4 p.m.
May 25: Sensory day, 1 to 4 p.m.
June 15: Chicken pot pie, 1 to 4 p.m.
June 29: Bingo, 1 to 4 p.m.
July 14: Grilling up burgers, 2 to 5 p.m.
July 27: Kickball, 1 to 4 p.m.
August 17: Mac and cheese, 1 to 4 p.m.
August 31: Karaoke, 1 to 4 p.m.
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