Coupons and Christmas

"People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society." ~ Vince Lombardi

Barabara and Carolyn clipping coupons

In September, we clipped thousands of coupons to send to the families of servicemen who are overseas.  These families can take the manufacturer's coupons and use them at the px when they go shopping.  We had many sisters donate coupons and we were surprised at how long it took to cut them all out and sort them into "grocery" and "non-grocery."  We hope these coupons will help those who are serving our country to stretch their budgets a little farther.

 Judy with some of the clothes peg and pom pom reindeer ornaments

 We also worked on reindeer ornaments for our Christams Tree for the Festival of Trees.

 Sandy and Barbara with more felt and puzzle piece reindeer ornaments.

Back to School

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.  The human mind is our fundamental resource." John F. Kennedy

In July we started collecting school supplies: notebooks, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, and scissors.  At our August meeting we sewed 15 school bags for children and packed them with school supplies.  These school kits, along with lots of extra school supplies were taken to the LDS Humanitarian Center and were given to children in Utah County to start school with. 

Upcoming Meeting, Tuesday, July 13

"Children are one third of our population and all of our future." ~Select Panel for the Promotion of Child Health, 1981

We CAN will meet Tuesday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. at Judy's home. 

We will be collecting new boys' and girls' socks, children sizes 2-10.  The Humanitarian said that is their number one need right now, along with twin size quilts.  So if you want to donate, bring them to the meeting with you Tuesday.

We will  be tying a twin size quilt for the Humanitarian Center. We also have a small sewing project for the Humanitarian Center to complete (sewing Velcro on doll "hospital gowns.) 

We will also start working on reindeer ornaments for the Festival of Trees tree.

Potluck Lunch.  See you Tuesday!