By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

Lil’ GUMDROPS volunteers are ready to welcome youngsters at Grace United Methodist Church in Geneseo.

The Lil’ GUMDROPS – Grace United Methodist Church Draw, Read, Open Play and Snack - playgroup will begin Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the church, 318 North Center St.

GUMDROPS is a weekly play group and outreach program for children that is hosted and supported by Grace Church. The kick off session will include a visit to the farm of Tom and Margaret Hitzhusen.

Sessions are from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, from Sept. 20 through Oct. 25.

Lil’ GUMDROPS is under the direction of Jenna Rushing, with Jackie Mickley as assistant director, and with the help of volunteers.

. The program is open to the community, for children ages 2-5. Children who attend must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child in the same family. There is no cost for youngsters from 0-2.

Registration must be completed in advance through the group’s Face book page, www.facebook.com/lilgumdrops or by email at gracelilgumdrops@gmail.com.

Jenna Rushing describes the program as “an outreach program for preschool age kids to draw, read, hear music, and have open play and snacks. This is a great way for kids to explore and develop new relationships.”