Posted by Don Thorpe

NO SEWING REQUIRED

On January 22, 2019, the Rotary Club of Welland sponsored a No-Sew Blanket making event in place of its regular meeting. The Club’s meeting host, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, as part of its community outreach, has developed a hygiene ‘bank’ where members of the community can collect needed items on the 3rd Thursday of each month. In September, the church also started a community outreach dinner on the same day. Welland Rotary has partnered with the Church to prepare and serve at the monthly dinners volunteering time and funds.
 
Based on the success of the No-Sew Blanket project at the District Conference, it was decided to sponsor one in our community and to provide another avenue for Holy Trinity to assist the community. 22 Welland Rotarians and family, our Youth Exchange Student Carmen, 3 members of the Rotary Club of Fonthill including President Mel Groom and DGN Frank Adamson, special guests Governor Melisa and John, incoming Governor Bob Artis and approximately 20 members of the Holy Trinity congregation and friends all came together to put together 33 blankets. Holy Trinity provided the lunch and DG Melisa delivered the project enthusiasm. Community cable television YOURTV covered the event. https://www.yourtv.tv/node/155096?c=niagara