The Southeast had a youth study circles this fall. This was where the youth of the Southeastern community came together and had facilitated meetings where we shared ideas on how to make our community more fun, safe, and overall better.
We have had many opportunities for people to come out and try new things, things we picked out to do as a group, like our jewelry making class put together by Jerry Day. In the class we made our own pendant necklaces from scratch using silver, jewels, and a blow torch. It was a very fun and exciting experience.
We have also had a computer class taught by Ryan Williams where he helped us make our own social network based on the Southeastern Community! Feel free to check it out; anyone is welcome. The website is: http://www.fsqoutreach.ning.com.
Last but certainly not least, we had a photography class. This wasn't just any photography class. We made our own cameras out of cans! After we took the pictures with our can cameras we went to a real darkroom and got to watch them develop. How cool is that! This class was hosted by Bruce Ryan. That was a very exciting experience. We will be doing this again, and making photos for an Art Show. I would also like to thank the person who dedicates her time to the study circles whenever needed: Elizabeth Ryan! Thanks Elizabeth so much for everything you have done for us.
Hosted by Victory Memorial and the Good Life Center, about a dozen youth from a variety of areas in the Southeast came together to share ideas about what they felt regarding our community and their lives. They meet for about 10 hours over three weeks, sharing food and very thoughtful discussion. From these meetings the group formed action ideas that they felt would help engage the youth of our neighborhood. Currently they have met for three different events sponsored by the Good Life Center and funded by a Great Indianapolis Neighborhood Initiative (GINI) grant. With an additional grant from Making Connections Indianapolis, the youth leaders in connection with the Good Life Center will continue to grow opportunities and add partners to pursue the ideas and actions identified during the study circle meetings. A big thank you goes out to the youth who took their time to participate in the circle. For any additional information regarding this Study Circle or the process of Study Circles, please contact Elizabeth Ryan by phone at 974-5741 or email at Bibliobus@netscape.net .
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