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Local ministry sponsors horse camp Event Aug. 17 at Gaits of Hope in Rice
two kids in 2020 and for four kids a few months ago. Founder Eric Moyer said previous camps were so successful they decided to sponsor another camp and send six kids this time. Gaits of Hope is a non-pro t equine-assisted therapy and learning program operated by Jodine Adelman at her farm 5.5 miles east of Rice. Camps help youth develop communication and social skills, regulate emotions, foster teamwork, and build con dence and resilience as they interact with horses, according to Adelman. “The program is not
BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Horses, healing and hope. A local ministry is helping connect youth with those three H’s later this month. Agape Warriors Ministry, of Sauk Rapids, is sponsoring a horse camp from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at Gaits of Hope in rural Rice. The ministry sponsored a horse camp for
Jaycees from front Members organize community events, raise funds and volunteer for other non-pro ts and causes, and create opportunities for community members to engage with one another. Their impact projects, Brant explained, help develop the social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to become a force for good in the community. Believing they can and should address the needs of others, Jaycees bring energy and insight to tackling serious issues, both locally and around the world. Some of the organization’s efforts have included raising awareness of mental illness, helping veterans, and combatting human traf cking and poverty. “It’s all about what the community’s needs are,” Brant said. The Jaycees also foster personal and professional development through various leadership training opportunities, networking, mentorship and competitions. Individual development competitions include essay writing, public speaking and portfolio de-
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to raise money for programs and events it sponsors, including the horse camp. The ministry’s mission is to spread agape love to everyone God created, no matter where they are in life. “When you don’t know what to do, love, love and then love some more,” Moyer said. Donations and sponsorships help Gaits of Hope offer services to children and veterans free of charge, Adelman said. For more information about the children’s horse camp or Agape Warriors Ministry, visit them on Facebook.
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Monday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clients must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, drive-thru format. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Monday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Budget Workshop. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Monday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clients must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost market themselves, become better to participate, and meals are distributed through community leaders and develop a contactless, drive-thru format. Catholic Chariindividually, Brant said. ties Emergency Services, 157 Roosevelt Road, St. “It’s rewarding, giving back Cloud. to the community, hearing how effective (member trainings) are and Tuesday, Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers how much people enjoyed them,” Market. Sponsored by the Rice Area Women of Brant said. Today. At the corner of Division Street North and Membership also helps people East Main Street, Rice. branch out and nd new challenges, Brant said. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. – Overeaters AnonyThe Jaycees meet once a mous. Alano Club, 23805 County Road 2, Cold month at 6 p.m. on the third Tues- Spring. For more information, call Joyce at 320day. The location varies. 761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org. Current of cers are: Brant, president; Jenny Maturi, immedi- Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. – Watab Township ate past president; Eric Maturi, Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., external vice president; Travis Sauk Rapids. Provzinski, internal vice president; Bobbie Loch, secretary and news- Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. – Free Grace Recovery letter editor; and Juanita Beau- Meeting. Hosted by Free Grace United. All are champ, treasurer. welcome; everyone struggles with something. The In addition to the Sauk Rapids ROC, 141 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. Jaycees board, members also have an opportunity to serve on the state Wednesday, Aug. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. – Catholic board, Brant said. Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribu“We have positions for every tion. For people age 60 and older. All clients must member to grow themselves per- complete an annual registration form. There is no sonally and professionally,” Brant cost to participate, and meals are distributed through said. “It’s really open to what the a contactless, drive-thru format. Sartell Community members are seeking.” Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. Brant said she would like to boost membership so the Jaycees Thursday, Aug. 12, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Marcan do new impact projects and ket. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk make an even bigger difference in Rapids. the lives of others. Thursday, Aug. 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m. – Rock the Riverside Music Nights. Featuring Walter’s Wheelhouse and Sweet Siren. Southside Park, 103 River Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.
velopment. Brant enjoys networking, serving her community and working collectively to address the needs of others. She values the connections she has built locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. JCI Minnesota hosts state conventions three times each year for Jaycees to gather, network, learn, share ideas and celebrate accomplishments of the year to date. In addition to individual development competitions, training and awards, the state convention allows chapters to share ideas about their most effective projects with the biggest impacts. JCI USA holds national conventions twice a year, offering fellowship opportunities and dozens of classes, trainings and general sessions. The Benton County Fair is one of the Jaycees’ largest fundraisers. Food sales at the fair support community service projects and impact events, Brant said. The organization has 10 members and is looking to grow membership, Brant said. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor their employees. The Jaycees is a good t for young people who want to give back to their community, make a positive impact, meet new people,
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just about riding,” Moyer said. The primary goals are improving emotional and behavioral health, according to Adelman, who has been helping people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, trauma, depression and emotional and behavioral challenges since 2016. The horses have a calming presence, and their innate characteristics help people gain valuable insights, learn coping skills and much more, Adelman said. Agape Warriors Ministry has been selling brats at a stand outside Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids
Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, call Joyce at 320761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.
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Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 Monthly Meeting. Legion meets the rst Thursday of each month at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Thursday, Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. – Police Activities League. For children ages 5-15. Participate in no-cost activities with members of law enforcement who are not in uniform. Last event is Aug. 19. Westside Park Lion’s Building, 101 Fourth Ave. N.W., Rice. Friday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135. Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, call Joyce at 320-761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.
