Being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star is very fulfilling for these members of Similkameen Chapter #78 in Keremeos who are making crib size quilts to be given free of charge to infants and young children at Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, plus they get to take them home.
They are also making carry bags for patients at the Kelowna Cancer Centre. The bags are to hold patient’s belongings when they go for their treatments. Hats and slippers are also being made for chemo patients. The group is shown with a total of 39 quilts and 42 bags ready to deliver.
The Eastern Star collects used stamps as a fundraiser to pay for supplies for cancer dressings which are made by the members and given free of charge to cancer patients. Donations of used stamps are appreciated and can be left at the senior centre in Keremeos. If you have fabric or yarn that you would like to donate to make quilts or would like to join the group making quilts contact us at the number below.
The Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. The Keremeos chapter is very active holding an annual Oktoberfest, craft and bake sale in December and a Celtic Pie dinner in March. The chapter supports local projects including high school bursaries and scholarships. They welcome inquiries about new membership.For more information call Joan Guild at 250-499-0239.