Question: Is there something you really want to do?
Answer: “I just got a new sewing machine and I’m excited because it automatically threads. I don’t know how it works yet, but I’m glad it helps with threading the needle. I bought some fabric to make some Halloween pillows for my great grandkids, so that’s what I want to do this week. And I’ve got some designs for tea towels for Thanksgiving and Christmas to hang on the stove or in the bathroom for decorations. But I’ve gotta learn how to thread the thing first.”
“I used to play a lot of tennis and I still play a lot of golf, but with this new sewing machine, I’ll be getting back into that more. I made all of my grandkids’ swimsuits, their dresses for their first communions, I made spring coats. We had a big, enclosed screened-in porch and I made drapes to keep out the rain. I’ve made all kinds of things for years. And back then, you couldn’t find some of the things I wanted and I liked doing it. I worked, but sewing gave me something to do in the evenings and the weekends, so I’ve always loved it. And now that I’ve got this new machine, so I can sit down at 11 o’clock at night and work on something any time, so that makes it nice.” – Dianne Finney, Friendship Village Sunset Hills resident
After gathering about 170 interviews and photos, we will publish A BOOK featuring all the great residents who participated at Friendship Village Chesterfield and Friendship Village Sunset Hills. AND PARTICIPANTS get A FREE COPY OF THE BOOK! During the period of working on the project, we will also be sharing these photos and stories on Facebook and other social media such as Instagram, so look for them and please follow the hashtag #WeAreFriendshipVillage to stay current with the project!
We think it’s a great chance to share a bit about who we are! Residents’ participation takes about fifteen minutes, so it won’t take much time to be a part of it and we think everyone will enjoy getting to know their neighbors and friends a little bit better!
We look forward to seeing you as we get to share insights about the senior living residents who are making our Friendship Village retirement communities so great!
Thanks again!
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