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Sewing for Service Club Donates 50 Wheelchair and Walker Bags to Yalobusha General Hospital
The Sewing for Service MCV (Mississippi Community Volunteer) Club has been hard at work creating wheelchair and walker bags for Yalobusha General Hospital and Nursing Home. Over the years, the group has made and donated hundreds of these bags to support patients and residents. Earlier this week, they donated 50 bags to the physical therapy department at Yalobusha General Hospital.
Recently, one of the club’s sewing members was attending physical therapy at the hospital when she noticed an older gentleman using a walker with a worn-out bag attached. She asked if he would like a new one, and he was thrilled to receive it. Moments like this highlight just how meaningful these handmade bags can be. They provide a practical way for individuals who rely on wheelchairs and walkers to carry the personal items they need while moving about more easily and independently.
A special thank you goes to the Sewing for Service MCV Club members for generously giving their time and talents to help others in our community and across the state. Pictured are Linda Harrison, Georgia Wilkerson, Elsie Harrison, and Lura Besinger.
The Sewing for Service Club is a member of the Mississippi Community Volunteers (MCV) organization, formerly known as Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV). All projects are funded through fundraisers and donations.
Those who would like to make a monetary donation to help purchase supplies such as fabric, Velcro, or thread, or to help service the sewing machines that keep these projects going, may contact the Yalobusha County Extension Office at 662-675-2730 or email Pamela Redwine at [email protected] for more information.
Wednesday, June 17 – Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Thursday, June 18 – Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club – will meet at 10 a.m. at the Extension office.
Thursday, June 18 – 4-H Cooking Kit Pickup. Office open 8-5.
Friday, June 19– Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Tuesday, June 23- 4-H Terrific Tuesdays – Fun with STEM- will meet 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Extension office. This is a free program and open to all kids ages 5-18. Younger children (under the ages of 7- should be accompanied by an adult). Please call by Monday, June 22nd to reserve your child’s spot.
Thursday, June 25th – FCS AFTER 5 – Door Hangers – Meals served at 5:30 p.m. Workshop begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes meal and one doorhanger. To register come by the extension office pay with check made out to MSU Extension or register online at https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/ All fees are non-refundable. Participants who miss a class have two days from class date to pick up their materials.
Monday, June 29th – Green Been Canning Workshop- Class will be held at the Extension office and will begin at 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Space is limited. To register, come by the Extension office and by with check made out to MSU-Extension or register online at https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/
Tuesday, June 30th Terrific Tuesdays – Fun with Art- will meet 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Extension office. This is a free program and open to all kids ages 5-18. Younger children (under the ages of 7- should be accompanied by an adult). Please call by Monday, June 29th to reserve your child’s spot.
Wednesday, July 1 – Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Wednesday, July 1 – Dining with Diabetes Reunion – There will be a reunion meeting for those who attended the Dining with Diabetes series in April. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension office. Please remember to bring your updated A1C with you to the meeting.
Thursday, July 2 – Looped with Love Crochet MCV Meeting will meet at 10 a.m. at the Extension office.
Friday, July 3- Office closed to observe Independence Day.
