Life is Full of Give and Take March 2020

"Life is full of give and take

Give Thanks for everything 

And take nothing for Granted."

Carol hosted We Can Monday, March 2 at her home.  Attending were Vila, RaeLee, Sue, Carol, Kathy, Barbara, Carolyn,Maureen, Dianne, Linda, Ardis, and Sandy  

We  collected all sizes of disposable diapers  and wipes for the Utah Refugee Connection.

We put together Activity Kits for pediatric hospital patients.  The nurses have these packets on hand to give children something to work on while they are in the hospital.  Each packet contains a small stuffed toy, crayons, coloring book and an activity or craft. 

Sue, Linda and Carolyn

Barbara

Some ladies worked on cutting plarn, which is used to make sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags.  The plarn is crocheted into a soft, pliable mat.  

Sue, Kathy and Carolyn cutting plarn

RaeLee, Barbara and Linda working on plarn

Each segment of plarn is hooked together, rolled into balls and crocheted into sleeping 30" x 6' mats. 

Others worked on coloring alphabet/number sheets for A.F. Humanitarian Center. These are sent to schools around the world to help children with reading skills.

Carol, Vila, Maureen, and Dianne

Carol and Vila busy coloring

Maureen and Dianne

 

 We had lovely healthy and colorful potluck lunch. 

Ardis getting lunch ready

Carol, Carolyn, Barbara, Dianne and Linda

Our next meeting has been postponed due to the CoronaVirus outbreak restrictions.  We will hopefully be able to meet again in May

Seek & Find How To Serve February 2020

 "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." 

~ Albert Schweitzer

Our February 3rd meeting was postponed because of s winter storm that came through the area making travel difficult, so we ended up meeting on February 10th, at Lynn's home for our We CAN (Care & Nurture) meeting.  Ladies attending were Lynn, Barbara, Vila, Sue, Dianne, Victoria, Linda, Maureen, Carol, KD and Sandy.

The *AGAPE Center in Payson needed help filling 200 backpacks.  The backpacks contain  necessary items for children and families.  The Agape Center furnished the backpacks and the items that needed to go into the bags.  

Lynn, Barbara, Dianne, Sue, Victoria, Linda, Maureen and Carol

 Inside the backpacks were hats, gloves, socks, underwear and hygiene items.  These backpacks are made available to families who are homeless or in need of these personal items.  We were able to fill 150 backpacks today. 

Lynn, Barbara, Dianne, Sue, Victoria, Linda and Maureen

   The AGAPE Center in Payson has a Food Pantry and provides food to individuals and  families in the area.  They also do Senior Food Boxes.  

Vila and Sue

The AGAPE center has a Thrift Shop as well and provides clothing and household items at a discounted cost. 

Linda, Victoria, Dianne, Carol and Barbara

We also filled ten drawstring backpacks that go to men on the day they are released from prison. These backpacks contain Gift Cards for food, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, hand sanitizer, shampoo, tissues, deodorant, lip balm, shower gel, a towel and shaving kit. 

Carolyn organizing the kits

After we finished those two projects, we worked on Valentines for Seniors who live in our local Assisted Living Centers.  We made 125 Valentines.  This is one of our favorite projects that we have done for many years.  

Linda, Dianne and Carol 

 These Valentines are given to each resident at the Assisted Living Center and we hope they feel the love that is packed inside each one!

Carol, KD and Victoria

Vila, Sue and Linda

 We enjoyed a lovely potluck luncheon afterward

Dianne, Carol, KD, Lynn, Carolyn and Linda

Dianne, Carol, Lynn and Carolyn

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd at Carol's home in Loafer Canyon.  

**Agape is universal love, such as the love for strangers, nature, or God. Unlike storge, it does not depend on filiation or familiarity. Also called charity by Christian thinkers, agape can be said to encompass the modern concept of altruism, defined as unselfish concern for the welfare of others.