Soroptimist International of Saddleback Valley program meeting January 25 will have an informative presentation on Eagle Credit Unions program called Bite of Reality.
Bite of Reality is a two-and-a-half-hour, hands-on simulation that appeals to teens while giving them a taste of real-world financial realities. Teens are given a fictional occupation, salary, spouse and family, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments. The teens then walk around to various table-top stations to “purchase” housing, transportation, food, clothing, household necessities, day care, and other needs. This interactive activity teaches teens how to make financial decisions and gives them a better understanding of the challenges of living on a budget. Teens will have to deal with a pushy “car salesperson” and a commission-based “realtor,” and weigh their wants versus their needs. There’s even a “Fickle Finger of Fate” that will give some of the students unexpected “expenses” or “windfalls”—just like in real life.

Community leaders are welcome to come and learn about this program to determine if they would like their girls to participate in Bite of Reality.

Social: 6:00

Program: 6:30

To RSVP or more information contact Marion Duffy at 949-683-7874 or marionduffy@cox.net

This years blanket making event is November 17, 2016. Call Marion Duffy 949-683-7874 or email marionduffy@cox.net

January 28, 2016 join us at the Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club at 6:30 PM for our 3rd annual making of "no Sew" fleece blankets. Bring your scissors-it's all the supplies you will need. We will teach you how to do it. Blankets will be donated to various charities such as; South County Outreach, Breast Cancer Solutions, Camp Pendleton families in need.

Bring $10 or a fleece making kit

RSVP Marion Duffy 949-683-7874

marionduffy@cox.net