Second Sundays Are Special Days at Words
Bookstore devotes days to kids with special needs.
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Recently, owners Jonah and Ellen Zimiles added the "Second Sundays" program to the mix. The purpose, according to Ellen Zimiles, is to "provide a safe environment for the kids to experience many fun and different activities." Once a month, children with special needs and their families are invited, free of charge, to participate in a session involving a creative endeavor — music, art, cooking, acting and more. It is an ambitious program that exists because of the generous contributions of time and energy from various community members.
Geralyn Robinson of Geralyn's Art Studio donated her time on Sunday, February 13. Robinson has played host to children with autism in her regular classes, but this was her first time doing a session completely comprised of children with special needs. She planned for the kids to work with heart images because "there should be more love in this world."
As the children got down to work with paints and brushes, Erika from Millburn said that her seven year old was "loving it!" She added, "This event is very unique and I'm very grateful for it." Marian, also from Millburn, brought her four year old: "He enjoyed being in a space where he could express himself in his own unique way."
Jonah Zimiles, the parent of son with autism, summed up the afternoon simply as "great."
"The kids and parents had a great time and it was very nice of Geralyn to volunteer her time," said Zimiles.
The series began with music with Kelly Heinze in January, and continues with "Acting With Emily" on March 13, cooking with Gabrielle Kaplan-Meyer on April 10, and a singing preformance with Miriam Rosenberg on May 15. Karate is also planned for June 12.
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