Shakespeare church bringing all ages together

Adam and Thea Decaire smile as their eight-month-old son, Wesley, reaches for his brother Jack’s pancake during the Pancakes and Valentines event at Shakespeare Presbyterian Church. Jack is three years old. Diane Danen photo

By Diane Danen

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Shakespeare Presbyterian Church welcomed the community to an intergenerational program called Pancakes and Valentines with about 30 people in attendance.

The gathering focused on the theme of love, with a short message about showing kindness to others and building our lives on love. Children and adults spent the afternoon together making Valentine cards for loved ones, colouring pictures, playing games and socializing.

Families also enjoyed making their own pancakes and choosing from a variety of toppings, including marshmallows, chocolate chips, strawberries and raspberries. It was a fun and enjoyable afternoon for all ages.