{"id":65794,"date":"2016-02-19T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=65794"},"modified":"2016-02-17T18:03:34","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T23:03:34","slug":"cuddle-up-with-friends-at-inaugural-teddy-bear-snuggle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=65794","title":{"rendered":"Cuddle up with \u2018Friends\u2019 at inaugural \u2018Teddy Bear Snuggle\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_65795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65795\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65795\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg?resize=500%2C281\" alt=\" Jenni Larchar and friends cuddle up with plushy teddy bears at Rogers Center. Join them on Feb. 27 when Friends of Rogers hosts the inaugural \u201cTeddy Bear Snuggle.\u201d Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-17-Jenni-Friends.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jenni Larchar and friends cuddle up with plushy teddy bears at Rogers Center. Join them on Feb. 27 when Friends of Rogers hosts the inaugural \u201cTeddy Bear Snuggle.\u201d Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>(Sherburne, NY \u2013 Feb. 2016) With low temperatures and non-stop precipitation typical of the winter season, many are left with an all-too-familiar conundrum: How can you have fun during cold, dreary days? Friends of Rogers has a solution you just might warm up to.<\/p>\n<p>On Feb. 27, Rogers Center in Sherburne will host the inaugural \u201cTeddy Bear Snuggle,\u201d when guests will be led through various songs and stories by the fire, during what is sure to be the perfect activity for anyone looking to escape winter weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisiting Rogers Center is fun in all seasons,\u201d said Jenni Larchar, Children\u2019s Program coordinator. \u201cSnuggling up with your favorite plush friend, listening to stories by the fireplace, is a great way to shake off winter\u2019s chill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Visitors are encouraged to bring along a blanket and favorite stuffed friend, as the group will embark on magical adventures through storybook pages, and enjoy tasty snacks throughout the morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very excited to host the \u2018Teddy Bear Snuggle\u2019 this winter,\u201d said Simon Solomon, Friends of Rogers executive director. \u201cOffering new programs like this means the fulfillment of our mission in a dynamic way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cTeddy Bear Snuggle\u201d will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Bird Cabin at Rogers Environmental Education Center, just off state Route 80 in Sherburne. Pre-registration is highly encouraged; admission is $5 for families who are Friends of Rogers members, and $8 for those families who are not-yet-members.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for people of all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Sherburne, NY \u2013 Feb. 2016) With low temperatures and non-stop precipitation typical of the winter season, many are left with an all-too-familiar conundrum: How can you have fun during cold, dreary days? Friends of Rogers has a solution you just might warm up to. 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