Lady-Links: Making Crafts COVID Style

Overcoming COVID restrictions, eight of the Lady-Links used social distancing and masks while meeting outside to make crafts to send to our dear friends, those ladies in our community in various stages of cognitive decline.  Whew!  That was a lot of regulations, but we created a safe and healthy environment where we had FUN!  Our best “friend” was our tape measure!

Six feet or more was the standard we used in setting up our tables and chairs and, of course, sanitizing them with help from one of our husbands!

Everyone had their own work space on a covered porch.  The temperature was 97 degrees, but  thankfully the shade plus the ceiling fans made it feel like it was only 96 degrees! Ha!

Our craft manager had everything ready for us and demonstrated what we were to do in the 30 minutes we were allotted to meet as a group, according to restrictions set by our community.  Each Lady-Link was given a package of craft pieces that, when assembled, would make a cheerful door hanger.

We had a delightful time knowing that this socialization was good for us as Lady-Links and that the craft we were making would bring joy to each of our dear friends.

Before long, we each finished our craft.

With a few minutes to spare, each of us shared what we were doing during this time of restricted activity.  It was a blessing to hear the Lady-Links describe some of the positives in their lives in spite of the difficult circumstances currently surrounding our community, state, nation and world.  But that didn’t surprise any of us….the Lady-Links always know how to bring love and laughter wherever they are.

The Lady-Links will continue to work within the COVID restrictions to find ways to encourage and uplift our dear friends until we can safely resume our in-person visits.