BY JO SANDERSON
In 2024, Age Concern in Thames held a ‘knit a square’ initiative where dozens of blankets were made and handed out to those in need. This was a resounding success.
We are planning this year to build another huge success. Our initiative is called ‘Flowers for Friendship’
Can you make flowers?
We ware asking people to make flowers from any medium – wool, paper, flax etc, mounted on a firm stem of some description that will support the flower so they will be able to be displayed.
These flowers will be the central feature in a huge celebration in the Thames Civic Centre to celebrate the Day of the Older Person on Wednesday, 1 October.
All the flowers made, will be arranged in vases around the hall for people to come and see, then we will give these out to people around our communities who might live alone, those who maybe lonely, or who have no money to spend on flowers, and to those in care homes.
During the morning, we will also have some dance displays from our various dance groups in our region, and people will have a chance to join in as well if they would like.
Jo is also on the lookout for many old unwanted vases. If you have a vase or know someone who would like to donate one to us, please let Jo know. coordinator@achc.org.nz, Ph 07 868 9790.
Jo Sanderson is Team leader and Community Engagement Co-ordinator for Age Concern, Coromandel.
