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| Pictured above are Normandie Ridge residents Ginny Foor, Jane Crowder, Joyce Brown, Janice Sewell, and Fran Wyre. When Janice Sewell moved to Normandie Ridge Senior Living Community in April of 2005, she knew she loved knitting, so she thought it would be fun to get a knitting club organized. When she started the club, there were just a handful of knitters, but now the group has about a dozen. |
Not only are they knitting beautiful blankets and throws, but they are also giving back to the community. Each year in November, the Normandie Knitters visit the Lehman Center in York to donate the items they have made. Aside from blankets, they are also knitting hats and mittens. This year, about 95 items were donated to the Lehman Center by the Normandie Ridge Knitters. But, they also decided to collect other needed items such as socks and toiletries. The ladies donated those items along with their knitted gifts.
Janice is thrilled with how the group has grown and that they are able to support those who may need help. She said, “It feels so good to deliver our items to the Lehman Center. They are so thankful and gracious and we look forward to it every year.”
Since the group is expanding, so is their collection of supplies. They were fortunate to find storage space at Normandie Ridge in a storage room. A resident, Bob Kuhn, built shelving for them to store all of their yarn and other needed supplies. Most of the yarn has been donated, so they have a variety of colors to work with.
The group hopes to have 100 blankets, hats and mittens to donate next year to the Lehman Center. They meet once a week to knit as a group, but they also enjoy knitting on their own in their spare time. Yarn donations are always welcome and new residents are welcome to join the Normandie Knitters!
Janice said, “We just enjoy being together as a group. It’s nice to sit around and knit with friends and chat about things. I’m so glad I started this group when I arrived here. I just love living here and having all of these friends.”
Janice Sewell is a shining example of being called to serve, and Albright Care Services is proud that she is part of our family. Albright invites you to continue your mission by joining us at one of our six locations. Visit www.AlbrightCare.org for information on senior living, day programs, giving or volunteering.
