Dear Young at Heart Friends and Family:
THANK YOU:
The Finance and Fund Development Committees have asked me to forward to you a letter expressing appreciation for your generosity during our Summer Appeal and a status report.
Speaking of Thank yous and Donations….The Sewing Club and the Exercise Class’s shared space is now completed!! Thank you to all who were involved in making this happen! You are the BEST!!
The Sewing Club is off and sewing. They have a list of projects they are eager to continue or start anew. They love to have purpose for their goods and serve the Community. Over the past 11 years, the Sewing Club has supported Lighthouse for Teen Moms, St. Gianna’s, St. Alphonsus Pantry as well as supported an organization in Baldwin, MI; Strong Beginnings- Strong Dads, HELP Pregnancy Center, and DeGage. They anticipate making teddy bears for child victims of fires and domestic violence, making pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles through Gilda’s, and supporting a few organizations in the Appalachia area.
If you are interested, there are many ways you can help the Sewing Club. They welcome any and all sewers, they also welcome non-sewers to help in a variety of ways. They are seeking any donated flannel or fleece fabrics, 100% cotton fabrics, quilt batting or polyfill for the teddy bears and stuffed balls for infants. They are currently planning to have a display of their goods available for purchase for a small fee at the upcoming YAH Thanksgiving and Christmas Celebrations.
Lastly, THANK YOU to Mike Firlik for a wonderful presentation on Perspectives of WWll. It was informative, enlightening, touching, at times funny and poignant. Mike has written a book that tells the story of love, and war. The book is available for purchase at Schuler Books and on Amazon.
Next month’s presentation “Voices of Valor,” will feature the perspectives of three male Veterans as they share their experiences on their own personal front line.
CHANGES:
Dining Room is CLOSED… but classes will still resume: Please note, starting Wednesday, September 17- Saturday, September 27 the Dining Room where the exercise classes take place, will be used for the Fall 2nd Best Sale. So, please check with your class facilitator as to where class will be held on Wednesday, Sept 17, and Monday, September 22 -Wednesday, September 24.
Stress Less with Mindfulness Class is Postponed. This class, offered by MSU-Ext has been placed on hold. Stay tuned for it to start at a later date.
In the Community:
- Alzheimer’s Association is offering classes, especially aimed to support Caregivers.
- Check out what’s happening in the Creston Neighborhood… Dumpster Days, Art Bash, and so much more. https://www.crestongr.com/newsletters/
REMINDERS:
- Zumba, sponsored by the YMCA starts this week to help you feel energized, and make exercise fun!! Zumba will meet weekly on Tuesdays, at 11:30-12:30. Elsie is excited to serve you. This class is FREE to all!
- Stop in for our first segment of Pillars for Brain Health on Wednesday, September 17 at 10:45-11:15 in the Gathering Room. Joy Spahn will be stopping in for 3 half-hour segments to share these important tib bits for our health on 9/17, 9/24 and 10/1. Presentation is FREE.
- Advance Planning Seminar, offered by Melissa Mitchell from Heritage Life Funeral Homes, VanStrein Chapel, will be held in the Gathering Room, Monday, September 22. Lunch (Spaghetti with Meatballs, Breadsticks, Salad and Dessert), will start at 12:00. Please RSVP for lunch. Cost is $6.00. Seminar is FREE.
Thank you and Much Appreciation to you!! ALL of you are Young at Heart Supporters,
Virginia