Friday, October 23, 2009

Wildcat Friends Week 6






Week 6 of Wildcat Friends was fun and informational. After another great meal at Holloway Commons, the group went to Devine Hall for a yoga class. Ruth Abelman, Assistant Director of Residential Life, was our instructor. Everyone in the group really enjoyed themselves and concentrated on the yoga moves the entire class.

After class it was back to Hewitt Hall with our great teacher Lidieth. This week the group learned about NH History and important, interesting people by playing a fun game of Jeopardy. It was a great way to learn some fun facts about NH history.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Wildcat Friends Week 5






The weather continues to be great when Wildcat Friends does an outside activity. We had a great time meeting up with some mini dorm students and going for a beautiful walk in the college woods. The temperature was perfect and the trees were in full color. Everyone had a really nice time being outdoors and meeting new people.

After the walk, it was off to class. The class was around nutrition and the digestive system. Everyone was very interested and learned some new things. There was a lot of class discussion and hands on activities.

Next week Wildcat Friends will be having a yoga class for the recreation part of the program.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Wildcat Friends Week 4






Week Four started off with the bus riding group participating in "Wednesdays in the MUB." This Wednesday everyone got their picture taken. The picture was then put on a UNH banner. It was good entertainment and everyone got to take their banner home. Before we went to dinner, UNH students from Thompson Schools Community Service Learning class talked to us about collecting food and money in order to make food baskets on November 18th. Wildcat Friends goal is to get enough food and donations to make 14 baskets.

After dinner it was off to Johnson Theatre for a tour. Nancy Pearson from the Theatre Department did a great job with the tour. We saw the "house" where the main stage and seating are, then we went and saw where they make all the props. After that it was off to the costume area and the Green Room where the actors hang out before they go on stage. We got to meet some actors.

After the tour, we went back to Hewitt Hall for a little down time before the musical Curtains. Some folks played board games while others went for a walk. At 6:45 we headed back to Johnson Theatre. Everyone really enjoyed the show. It was very funny. The show ended a bit late (10:15) so all the parents were waiting and ready.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Wildcat Friends Week 3 - September 30






The weather held out for a fun afternoon playing sports with Gibbs Hall. After a "get to know you" game and a tour of the dorm and some dorm rooms (which are really small!) everyone enjoyed a variety of activities. Some folks played knockout and a basketball game, while others played volleyball. The volleyball game was a bit of a challenge with the beach balls and strong wind, so that group got creative and played charades. Can you guess what movie Chelsey and Deb and Kristin are acting out?

After a fun time with Gibbs Hall residence, everyone headed over to class. Class was very interesting with a slide show of Costa Rica. Lidieth, our teacher, is from Costa Rica. Her slides showed the different type of flora and geography that is in Costa Rica compared to NH. After the slide show, everyone learned about mammals and reptiles native to NH. It was a very interesting class with great discussion and questions.

Next week everyone is excited to see the musical Curtains. Before the musical, the group is having a tour of Johnson Theatre. Students will see what it takes to put a performance like Curtains together, including stage set up, lights and costumes.