Monday 19th April

This month was the Annual General Meeting and a big thank you to Lyn and Barb for volunteering their time to count and collate the ballot votes.

So the votes have now been counted and Sunshine Linus new Executive are:

President: Kaye Nightingale

Vice President: Sharon Hanson

Secretary: Marion Gooding

Treasurer: Claire Taylforth

Congratulations ladies!

A full list of all positions can be found here or on the sidebar of the blog page.

Marion and Claire scrutinize the ballots after they have been counted.

 

The sales table was brimming with items this month and Marie and Elaine were set up ready to receive donations for the items.

 

 

 

Claire had made the clothes and accessories for a whole bag of irresistible, little, premade teddies for the sales table.

Marie couldn't resist securing this handsome fellow. She plans to gift him to her daughter.

This lovely craft bag (with lots of handy pockets) is the raffle prize for April/May, so there will still be opportunity to purchase tickets at the next meeting.

 

The 'Freebie table' was also brimming with lots of goodies as members hunted for treasure. 

 

Margaret managed to make a huge number of items this month including these cuties and 17 gorgeous activity bags! 

 

Activity bags made by Margaret

 

Claire has been trialing a new pattern for Mr Fox.The two bunnies and Mr Fox, along with the two dogs made by Jenny D are destined for the 4FW ward at Nambour hospital where they will be enjoyed by the stroke and dementia patients.

 

Another bag of  'Think, Feel, Do' therapy bears arrived. They will be donated to Anglicare to be gifted to children in foster care.

 

There were lots and lots of amazing 'touchy feely' items donated this month. Well done you clever ladies!

Irene enjoys making items for the gentlemen. She crocheted these two khaki shawls that will suit just fine!

 

Dorothy stitched together two stunning shawls using a pile of colorful hexagons Judith gave her.

 

Dorothy and Irene model the shawls.

 

Anne found the pattern for this fun, spotty children's quilt at the Project Linus website.

Glorianne finally finished this cute version of the 'This Little Piggy' quilt.

RETREAT 2021

Kaye is now taking names for the Linus retreat that is planned for Monday 29th November - Thursday 2nd December.

 

Venue: The House of Happiness 

Location: Bribie Island 

Accommodation: Cabins which sleep 4 people. A large studio area for sewing and crafting. Large outdoor areas with access to beach. Shared bathroom facilities. Bring your own sheets, towels, pillows Cost: $80 pp for a 4 day stay. Self catering. 

Points of Interest: Pool, Access to beach

 

Contact Kaye for further details and remember to get in quickly because it is filling fast!

 

Things to Remember:

• Our next meeting will be an Activity Day on Monday 17th May. Barbara M will be overseeing the making of 'touchy feely' mats and cubes and there will also be the opportunity to make bags.
• Remember to book a place with Judy B. 

Hope to to see you then!