Crafts for a good cause at Riverside Retirement Village
Every Thursday afternoon the activity room at Baptistcare Riverside Retirement Village in Salter Point is a bustling hive of creativity.
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15 December 2017
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| Retirement Living
Every Thursday afternoon the activity room at Baptistcare Riverside Retirement Village in Salter Point is a bustling hive of creativity.
A group of 20 ladies meets every week and each one works on a craft project of their choice, including quilting, crocheting, knitting and embroidery. A wonderful variety of beautifully handcrafted items are made.
Many make their handicrafts for charity, donating knitted rugs for wheelchairs, comfort quilts for foster children, children’s bags and sweaters to Samaritan’s Purse, and quilts and blankets to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. They believe doing something with their hands for the benefit of others is a rewarding use of their time.
Helen, a resident at Riverside, makes cloth carry bags throughout the year which she donates to Samaritan’s Purse for children living in poverty overseas.
“My friend and I have been making these bags for the past four years. It’s so worthwhile, I love it,” she said.
In addition to supporting the community, the craft group also brings the retirement living residents together to socialise. Everyone enjoys the opportunity to exchange ideas of what to make next and having a weekly catch up over afternoon tea.
“When I moved to Perth four years ago from Queensland, I didn’t know anyone. So to find great companionship within the community and like-minded women in this amazing craft room has been wonderful!” another resident Maxine said.
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