Seat Weaving Class at E U

Now that the Holidays are over I have time to update about the cane seat weaving class I have been leading at our Elderly United ( E U ) facility in downtown Springfield, Ohio. Friday 1/11/08 was our 9th time to meet. 16 people have or are participating & 12 projects have been completed. We average 6-7 people each class. 8 weavers have become regulars but two are currently out with specific health problems. We hope to have both rejoin us later this month. The gal who comes the farthest is from Washington Court House, Ohio. Millie, in her 80s is the oldest. She has done 2 footstools. Most of us are 50-70s. It is an upbeat, fun filled 3 hours. And a chance to discuss local happenings in our great small town.

We share using the arts & crafts room with pottery crafters, knitters & others. So we get to see other craft projects in progress each week. Tap dancing happens in the adjoining room & becomes hula dancing before our 3 hours end. A group of men(mostly) are always shooting pool at the end of the hall. The clinic for health issues is off our same hallway so visitors, members walking by often stop in to comment on our activity. Upstairs, the dining room is available for great Marriott lunches each day & there is a volunteer run gift shop plus other senior "help" offices. E U is a very busy, necessary offering for Springfield residents.