by Leslie Weddell, ESL classroom volunteer
I am not sure what possessed me to sign up as a volunteer for the Lyndale Neighborhood ESL program. At the time of the first meeting about the upcoming classes, I had about five parttime jobs and was spending any of my free time looking for a full-time job with benefits. Truthfully, I thought maybe it couldn’t hurt to gain some experience with ESL students and that it might be beneficial to observe how the teacher conducts the class and handles students who are at all different levels in their English language learning journey.
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by Aryca Myers
Painter, knitter, gardener, advent calendar aficionado, and piñata creator extraordinaire; LNA volunteer Martha Hrncir serves Lyndale with humor and creativity.
A member of the Environment Committee, block club leader, and constant supporter of LNA community events, she initially became involved in the neighborhood after attending a standing room only meeting about the controversial street light issue about ten years ago. Thinking, “Wow, this is a cool neighborhood: everyone’s here!” she was hooked and has continued to use her skills and talents for the betterment of Lyndale.
by Aryca Myers
Painter, knitter, gardener, advent calendar aficionado, and piñata creator extraordinaire; LNA volunteer Martha Hrncir serves Lyndale with humor and creativity.
A member of the Environment Committee, block club leader, and constant supporter of LNA community events, she initially became involved in the neighborhood after attending a standing room only meeting about the controversial street light issue about ten years ago. Thinking, “Wow, this is a cool neighborhood: everyone’s here!” she was hooked and has continued to use her skills and talents for the betterment of Lyndale.
We want your help with Lyndale's ESL Class. LNA’s ESL class is a free multi-level and open to adults. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Zion Church, 128 West 33rd Street; Minneapolis, MN 55408. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following jobs:
In-Class Volunteer: Classroom volunteers will assist the teacher during class time. Their primary responsibilities will include floating and assisting students with class work, leading small groups through activities, and tutoring students one-on-one and in small groups. Occasionally in-class volunteers could help model activities or even introduce an activity to the class. Training on ESL tutoring is available both online and in person. Volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of training.
Photo and Story by Aryca Myers
Every Wednesday, after a long day writing leases, permits, and contracts as the Manager of Abandoned Railroad Corridors for Hennepin County, Jessica Galatz makes her way to Zion Church. There she and a team of volunteers work feverishly to cook a nutritious meal for the Lyndale Community Dinner, a weekly “donate what you can” meal that offers a meal every Wednesday throughout the year. “It’s really hectic and challenging, we make dinner for 50 people in one hour!” Jessica says.
Photo and Story by Aryca Myers
Every Wednesday, after a long day writing leases, permits, and contracts as the Manager of Abandoned Railroad Corridors for Hennepin County, Jessica Galatz makes her way to Zion Church. There she and a team of volunteers work feverishly to cook a nutritious meal for the Lyndale Community Dinner, a weekly “donate what you can” meal that offers a meal every Wednesday throughout the year. “It’s really hectic and challenging, we make dinner for 50 people in one hour!” Jessica says.
Photo and Story by Aryca Myers
Every Wednesday, after a long day writing leases, permits, and contracts as the Manager of Abandoned Railroad Corridors for Hennepin County, Jessica Galatz makes her way to Zion Church. There she and a team of volunteers work feverishly to cook a nutritious meal for the Lyndale Community Dinner, a weekly “donate what you can” meal that offers a meal every Wednesday throughout the year. “It’s really hectic and challenging, we make dinner for 50 people in one hour!” Jessica says.
photo and story by Aryca Myers
When I think about all of the various LNA events I’ve gone to over the past year, there are very few that Holly Reckel wasn’t at. As a former board member and board president, Great Gathering host, and environment committee member extraordinaire, Holly has literally donated thousands of hours of her skills, love, and energy into making Lyndale a better place to live.
photo and story by Aryca Myers
When I think about all of the various LNA events I’ve gone to over the past year, there are very few that Holly Reckel wasn’t at. As a former board member and board president, Great Gathering host, and environment committee member extraordinaire, Holly has literally donated thousands of hours of her skills, love, and energy into making Lyndale a better place to live.
Story and Photo by Aryca Myers
You’ve surely seen her around, maybe at Fish Fest taking donations for tacos, at a General Membership meeting, greeting people or offering up baked goods, or maybe you’ve seen her selling raffle tickets at the Open House. If you have been to any LNA events in the past few years, you have most definitely seen Peggy Stevenson there; her commitment to giving back equals her love of, “seeing new things and meeting new people.”
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Upcoming Events
February General Membership
Monday, February 27At this meeting we will hear from participants in this year’s Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, discuss and potentially vote on proposed Community Action Plan for a Children’s Theater Workshop this summer in Lyndale, and hear about what’s going to happen at this year’s Open House
Lyndale Open House
Thursday, March 22Join us on Thursday, March 22nd for the 2012 Lyndale Open House. We'll have great food from local restaurants, fun carnival games for the whole family, a silent auction, and all the information you could possibly want about what's happening in your neighborhood.
Volunteer Special
Childcare Superhero
Both the Women’s Leadership and ESL Programs provide childcare enabling community members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Be a superhero and volunteer as a childcare assistant! We need helpers Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 and every other Friday from 5:15-8:30. Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 for more information!
