Serving Burlington - Oakville - Milton - Mississauga

Our group consists of  16 members and also helpers of members. We knit vests for third world countries and hats & mitts for the children's hospital in Hamilton.

 In 2010, we donated 136 pillows and bags to the breast cancer in Hamilton and also  to some friends of our members in our group of 15. To third world Countries, we have donated 142 vests, 55 grocery bags and 18 back packs. To McMaster Children's Hospital, we have donated 75 hats and mitts for preemies; 4 sweater and hat sets; 8 sweaters, hats and bootee sets. To Milton Hospital, 10 sets of hats and mitts.

 A member since the start of this group, Norma McIntyre has resigned her position as treasurer. Norma was my right hand in keeping this group together. Norma contributed so much in quilting and making so many of the hats for kids that we donate to the Sick Kids Hospital. Gisele Dunn, a new member and dear friend has gracefully accepted to be our Treasurer.

The money we raise from our craft sale and quilt raffle is donated to McMaster Children's Telethon and the Darling House (Rose Cherry's House) in Milton. We also use it to purchase material for our projects.

 I would like to thank all of the members of our "Crafters Who Care" for making it a very successful year. Thank you to everyone for making it such a pleasure to work with.

 Bea Medland

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Mission Statement - To provide social time for the Oakville Club members and partners with like - minded interests to be actively involved in beneficial projects that would be useful for specific community needs.

History - In 1994 a club room was provided for the Oakville Retiree's Club of the Telephone Pioneers of America by Bell Canada in their building on Balsam Drive in Oakville. This created a permanent home and an opportunity to expand the Club's community service.

Bea Medland and Doreen Jenson approached the Chedoke - McMaster Hospital in Hamilton and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to inquire if they would be interested in receiving headwear for children undergoing chemotherapy. The hospital staff were amazed and delighted with the proposal.

The women organized weekly meetings so that members and partners who were interested in assisting to make hats and other types of crafts could attend. The project became known as "Hats for Kids".

To provide funds to acquire material and supplies an Irish Stew Social was held on March 17, 1994. To augment the funds a second social and a Pancake Breakfast was held. Since then funds have been raised through the Quilt Raffle and Craft & Bake Sale at the Club's Annual Christmas Luncheon as well as the Bake Sale at the Club's summer BBQ. The articles for the sale and raffle are made by the group who have become self sufficient. As well as providing funds for supplies to continue the project, monetary gifts have been sent to:

The original Hats for Kids project was expanded to include Mastectomy Pillows and Bags; Cuddle Quilts; "Preemie" bonnets and booties; Pneumonia Vests, and Lap Throws for Convalescent homes; Snuggle Dolls for Children, and more!

Members and Partners who have contributed to the success of the original Hats for Kids, now known as Crafters Who Care are:

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