It never ceases to amaze us at HSSI how many of our Headingley residents volunteer to make their community a better place to be. Here are images of the volunteers who helped make the Headingley Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale 2019 such a big success. By no means of all of them. Some were too shy to have their picture taken, including me, the photographer.
HSSI had yet another very successful Christmas Craft Sale. It was an enjoyable, busy 2 days with lots of attendees. We are so proud of our Craft Sale Committee members and all volunteers for their dedication to this event and their community.
KNITTING CAN IMPROVE YOUR MOOD, MIND AND BODY
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/01/27/4-unforeseen-health-benefits-of-knitting/
Now, to step that up a notch. Have you considered forming a knitting group? The art of knitting provides a common bond in so many people. If you have never knit before, it is easy to learn and projects can be worked on easily while socializing in a group.
Then, step it up another notch and add a purpose, ie knitting for charity, and meetings take on a whole new energy.
http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Hats/Knitting-for-Charity-20-free-hat-patterns
Knitting provides many-layered benefits:
http://www.treehugger.com/culture/dont-stop-knitting-its-keeping-you-healthy.html
http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/health-therapeutic
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/open-gently/201311/should-you-knit
Socializing in a like-minded group:
Add to this, knitting for charity.
That can be called a WIN – WIN – WIN.
There are many local agencies who endlessly require and are supremely grateful for knit items for the homeless, refugees and poverty stricken people. Siloam Mission is one such place. https://www.siloam.ca/. Another idea is blankets for preemies in neo-natal units.
Knit 1, Purl 2
BE MINDFUL OF SENIORS AT THIS BUSY TIME
With the Holiday Season upon us, we are in a mad dash making sure all details are taken care of. In this bustle, sometimes older people are left out of plans or are not visited much. It is important to try to include the senior members of your family or social demographic in your plans. Seasonal loneliness is a very real thing.
This link provides some suggestions for inclusion:
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2016-12-22/help-someone-who-is-lonely-this-christmas/
A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
Often, when seniors retire, they have no wish to quit working or become inactive. More than this, there is a wish to carry on but do something different. In retirement, it is also increasingly difficult to source programs and areas for volunteer work appropriate for your demographic.
Age & Opportunity Support Services for Older Adults is a not-for-profit organization that provides specialized services for older Manitobans across the province.
The goal of these programs is to empower and support older adults in the community.
Click on this link to see what they are all about:
http://www.ageopportunity.mb.ca/main/index.htm
