Quilters share their warmth with others
By Joan Janzen
The quilters have been busy this winter and are sharing their warmth with others. Last week, the Laporte quilting group presented seventeen of their handmade quilts to the Kindersley Hospital.
Eighteen members from the Laporte group get together once a week in the basement of the Laporte Community Hall. Virginia Klarenbach started the group back in 1999, and it has been forging ahead ever since.
“We’ve lost some members, but we always seem to find someone to fill the spot, and we don’t have to work hard at it either,” Virginia said. “For most people, it becomes an addiction. It gives a lot of satisfaction and is a stress reliever.” One of their 89-year-old members continues to enjoy her addiction of creating numerous quilts for her family.
They also do some charity work. “Just recently, we donated 163 small blankets to the NICU at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital,” Virginia reported.
The quilts make beautiful gifts, and the group enjoys getting together with friends. “It’s a great outing and support system,” she explained. “It’s great for anybody who lives on their own.”
Anika Becker, Clinical Services Manager; Courtney Weenk, RN; Jessica Ross; Taryn Murphy, RN; and Adeline Hailbert, RN. “The Kindersley & District Health Facility extends a heartfelt thank you for the generous donation of handmade crochet blankets and quilts. This kindness will bring comfort and warmth to residents and patients when they need it most.” SUBMITTED
The Laporte Quilting Group recently donated 17 quilts to the Kindersley Hospital. Back row (l–r): Sharon Butt, Virginia Klarenbach, Candida Coventry, Marilyn Resch, Monica Buddecke, Deanna Mock, Marlene Lockwood, Janice Becker, Gail Morgan. Front row: Annika Becker, Glenna Nunweiler, Dianne Lowenburger. Missing: Janeen Specht, Garnet Nunweiler, Margaret Shipley, Linda Huck, Donna Boyd, and Bev Thompson. SUBMITTED