St. Demetrius Development Corp.

When the berry season comes, memories of the gentle bubbling of jam on the stove and stained fingertips awaken. Time to open that crinkled notebook filled with Mama's and Grandma's recipes, its pages worn from years of use and stained with the sweetness of summers past.

Our Jam Making Workshop, led by Betty, was a celebration of those traditions. Around the table, participants shared recipes, stories, and little secrets learned from parents and grandparents, discovering once again that making jam is not only about preserving fruit, but also preserving memories and traditions.

Through a grant we were able to secure from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we brought passionate berry jam makers together to learn, create, and connect. And the sweetness does not end there. Some of the jars made during the workshop will be shared with others carrying a taste of friendship, kindness, and togetherness beyond our gathering.

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