Page 28 - Southern Exposure - February '20

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Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center Set

To Open ‘New’ Doors March 13

With Open House Event To Showcase Enhanced Opportunities To Help Children Succeed In School, Life!

Jupiter Nonprofit Asks Community To Support Ongoing Capital Campaign To Fund, Refurbish The Nonprofit’s Careworn Facility

On March 13, the Edna W. were critical. Our children need the center to gain the
Runner Tutorial Center will skills and experience necessary in today’s competitive
enthusiastically reopen its doors higher education environment. We know our mentors help
with an exciting celebration them achieve and reach their goals,” said Edna Runner,
that cheers the completion of its executive director. “We continue to be amazed by the
$2 million construction project generosity and support of the community and are so glad
that broke ground in January that people can clearly see the impact of their support.”
2019. The festive open house To R.S.V.P. for the “Back-to-School Backyard Bash,”
“Back-to-School Backyard or make a tax-deductible donation to the Edna W. Runner
Bash” will reveal everything- Tutorial Center, please email marykay@ewrunnerctr.org,
new, welcoming guests from or call (561) 745-0950.
4:30 to 5 p.m. and continuing
until 7 p.m. with tours, music, Image contributed by Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center
food, drinks, activities and
games for kids and adults. A
short, celebratory program, Please join us for a “Back-
with an official ribbon-cutting to-School Backyard Bash” on
ceremony, will take place at 6 March 13 to celebrate the
p.m. Highlights on the program reopening of the Edna W. Runner
include a welcome and thank Tutorial Center as we thank the
you from the center’s Founder Edna Runner, and remarks but still falls 20 percent short of reaching its $2 million community for its support on
from student-alumni, local government officials, volunteer goal to complete the project. Sponsorship opportunities behalf of the children and seniors
tutors, and members of the center’s Board of Directors. exist for corporations and individuals who wish to support that we serve.
When students, parents, volunteers and staff return to our local community. In addition to serving children, Tours begin at 5 p.m.;
the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center they will find the the center offers extensive outreach to the senior citizen activities, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food, drinks and
same safe, supportive, nurturing environment they have members of the community by busing them to the center games for kids and adults.
grown accustomed to. The center’s careworn facilities to enjoy activities and holiday functions, hosted by the To R.S.V.P. or for more information, email marykay@
have been expanded to enhance social opportunities students, some of whom are grandchildren. ewrunnerctr.org, or call (561) 745-0950.
for seniors and engaging learning opportunities and “While we still need more help, these improvements
mentoring for elementary students along their educational
journey to success. Nestled in the heart of the community
at its 7187 Church Street location in Jupiter, the center
remains as steadfast in its commitment to helping all
children succeed in school since first opening its doors
more than 30 years ago. But new surprises await – inside
and out! Live free for
While touring, attendees who know the center will be
pleased to find improvements to the facility such as a one month*
state-of-the-art kitchen to support cooking lessons, music
instruction room and counseling room. The structure has with no
a new roof, HVAC, added office and classroom space and
more science materials and equipment. Outdoor recreation entry fee!
and learning spaces were increased and will now also
include a new synthetic turf playground, event and sports
field and extra regulation-length basketball court. The
Simon’s Giving Garden will house a butterfly garden and
provide students a natural environment to learn about
healthy eating by planting, harvesting, and cooking with CHOOSE ASSISTED LIVING OR
the seeds they will sow! Additional parking will provide
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The Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center needs your help:
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