*Converse News
November Update:
Chicktime Saturday this month with our MinT residents…and the fashionistas were hard at work!
The residents enjoyed designing their own hats with an array of sparkle, glitz and love!
Thank you to Chris Burke for serving as our workshop leader and supporter and Jessica Rodriguez of Jessica’s Trucker Hat Bar for bringing the hats, decals and charms to the cottage.
Changing lives….one workshop at a time!
#chicktimeconverse
September Update:
The October Chicktime Saturday event consisted of ‘ole fashioned fun, laughter, and fall crafts! We played balloon games, thread the pasta, the Oreo challenge, and painted pumpkins. After that, the girls made their own fall snack mix. A special thank you to Geneva Hudel and Sena Koneru for returning to Chicktime and helping us make fun memories! 
September Update:
As we usher in the fall, our artistic MInT Program members decorated wooden pumpkins with dried flowers, scrapbook paper, stickers and mod podge! Thank you Jenny for leading the workshop! The moms are excited about placing these decorations in their bedrooms.
All it takes is a little love and compassion!
Join us and be HIS hands and feet!
#lovewhereyoulive
August Update:
Chicktime Converse is grateful for our friend Karol who led our MInT group workshop on Saturday. She showed the girls how to make collages with paint and tissue paper using sponges, q tips, and credit cards.
Jenny volunteered to be an extra set of helping hands with our littles while the residents finger painted. When you see the artwork, these young moms once again shine with artistic talent!
Thank you Karol and Jenny for the love that you showed to our MInt Cottage residents!
July Update;
Our July Chicktime event included fresh popcorn, movie theatre candy, and pizza. Who did we join for our movie night out? Why the original Lilo and Stitch! The movie was new to our MinT moms and their little ones but an ole’ favorite for the Chicktime volunteers. Thank you to Calvin, Recreational Specialist at Boysville for helping us with the AV equipment, screen, tables and chairs!
What a happy afternoon.
May Update:
To honor the upcoming Mother’s Day Weekend, our MinT program residents learned how to create floral arrangements while the little ones created a special gift for their mommy. The floral arrangement workshop was taught by our very own Sharlene Eckhardt. Thank you Sharlene! Our moms once again showed off their creativity and wow-the arrangements are gorgeous! We may have some future florists in the group! 
April Update:
Our MinT program members danced the morning away on Saturday at the cottage. The participants learned a hip-hop dance from our dear friend Stephanie! Thank you for spending the day with our moms and babies! They loved the experience!
And a sidenote…..The Leadership Team dropped off Easter baskets Easter weekend for the kids who live in the Mint Cottage.
March Update:
On Saturday, the MinT program mothers and their little ones spent the morning learning how to make bracelets. Thank you to Maria, Shelby, and Morgan-three UT Health Doctorate of Physical Therapy Students. These sweet women worked with our special group to teach them a new craft. The bracelets were GORGEOUS! Thank you for giving of your time! Chicktime 
our volunteers!
February Update:
Our Chicktime Saturday workshop was spent in the gym! Eva spent the morning teaching our MinT Moms various yoga poses while teaching the benefits of yoga to the body. The session was followed with a healthy snack for all participants. Thank you for sharing your talent and enriching the lives of our MinT family! 

January Update:
Chicktime Converse welcomed Cathi and her daughter to our Saturday Workshop. Cathi spent time teaching our MinT residents how to crochet.
Our participants made scarves and cozy blankets during the workshop-which have come in handy with the cold weather that has moved in to San Antonio. Thank you Cathi for giving of your time and self with so much love! We appreciate you so much!
December Update:
November Update:
Saturday was a special day with our Chicktime Converse MinT program.
The residents were able to paint two themed canvases: Pumpkin Patch and Family Tree. As always, the residents showcased their artistic talents! A special thank you to Jessica Scibienski for the painting class, and Chris Burke and Olivia Eckhardt for assisting with the class!
The moms enjoyed their time with you all!
October Update:
Saturday morning was a day of “planting seeds” and learning how to garden at Chicktime Converse. Vivian Macris led the workshop for the MInT cottage. The participants learned how to plant seeds that were germinated, transplant an herb to a larger pot, and hear the word of God and how it resonates with what we choose to plant in our lives.
Thank you Vivian for a great workshop!
May Update:
On June 1st, the San Antonio Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter spent the morning with Chicktime Converse and the MInT program.
The group shared the importance of staying hydrated during the summer months in South Texas. The moms were each provided with a water cup, adult and child sunscreen, baseball caps for the moms and sunglasses for the children, sandpails, and air fresheners to remind them to “check the back seat”. Participants decorated the water cups and pails with inspirational vinyl stickers created and donated by an alumna. Snack treat included a host of fruits that are great summer snacks that help with hydration. Thank you San Antonio Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter for selecting Chicktime Converse as a partner for your summer philanthropic event!
May Update:
On Saturday, the MINT Cottage residents enjoyed decorating book markers with colorful jewels. Even the younger residents partook in the fun. Afterwards, the participants were able to make their own charcuterie boards and enjoyed the fruits of their labors!
Trisha Takas- thank you for giving of your time and sharing with our MINT program residents! They created some beautiful book markers and had a fantastic time!
February Update:
