Playing is fun. And it is good for you — physically, emotionally, socially.
On Friday, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell celebrated Nickolodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play, a day designed to embrace being active and having fun. Who can argue with that?
More than 200 kids participated in games, obstacles courses, tug-o-war, dancing, musical chairs and bounced the heck out of a bounce house.
Mayor Patrick Murphy presented Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell Executive Director Joe Hungler with a proclamation officially proclaimnig Friday September 20 Worldwide Day of Play in Lowell. The essence of the day embodies the goals city government has for all of Lowell’s citizens — a healthy lifestyle and more FUN!
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Great turnout … kudos to all involved!
Thanks to Mayor Murphy and Jen Myers for taking the time to take part in the festivities. The kids were so excited to meet the Mayor and get some tips from a great photographer.