Comfort Quilts

  

Hello Quilters,

Welcome to the final newsletter insert for t

Cathy Pinelli

Hello Quilters,

Welcome to the final newsletter insert for the Comfort Quilt program for the 2021 - 2022.  As the Comfort Quilt Team Leader, I have been so fortunate to serve the guild for the past five years.  I have seen many changes over the last few years.  Most notably was the generosity of our guild members during the pandemic months.  I hope for many of you, making our quilt kits and/or making your own blocks, quilt tops, or finished quilts passed the time for you.  I also hope you enjoyed a great sense of accomplishment knowing that your work would help so many in need in our community.  We have been able to reach out to additional groups because of your efforts. 

The Comfort Quilt program is run by a team of volunteers.  When I started out it was just a couple of us and now the team is seven people strong.  I would like to acknowledge the help and support of Mary Crowe, Diane Childerley, Colleen Dawson, Corinne Ethier, Karen Rienau, and Janet Shannon.  I also want to send a shout out to Marjorie Weber and Joanne Beard for their long-arm talents ensuring our quilts were finished with beauty and care.   As well, the Executive Team provided us with the financial support to run the program.  But mostly, I want to thank all the members of the guild.  You have provided numerous fabric donations and extensive efforts to ensure quilt tops are pieced, quilted and finished for distribution.  We are so lucky to have an active and vibrant guild.  Participation in our guild life and guild activities is what make us strong.  Your Comfort Quilt Team will be back again next year with Mary Crowe graciously offering to be the new team leader. 

Have a great summer everyone!

Cathy Pinelli

Library Report  

Members are reminded to bring back books that have been on loan since the start of the pandemic. 

Elizabeth Rosser, Mary Louise Duncan, Trish Murphy

Long Term Care Facilities Needs

A message from Janet Shannon who is on our Comfort Quilts committee.

She has indicated that there are long term care facilities that are in need of Fidget Quilts.

Using Fidget Blankets for Alzheimer’s or Dementia. One of the ways that individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia show anxiety or agitation is in their hands. They will begin to fidget, restlessly pulling at clothes or blankets, wringing their hands, or rubbing their hands together. Fidget blankets are one way to help restore calm.

https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-blog/2019/january/31/using-fidget-blankets-for-alzheimer-s-or-dementia/