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                Chestermere Whitecappers Association

                  WHITECAPPERS QUILTING CLUB

                  A BRIEF HISTORY

                  Beginning in 2012, the Chestermere Whitecappers Quilting Club has been dedicated to creating through the use of some fine skills, quilts and knitted items for the purpose of donating the finished items to individuals and groups in need in Chestermere and the surrounding area.  With some initial grant money, new sewing machines were purchased to help the club get into its stitches.  Aside from the creative works, the members of the Quilting Club share discussions on issues of the day which can most certainly be interesting.  The club provides a wonderful venue to socialize and to express ideas while in between projects.  New members are most welcome.  An interest is what you need to bring.  Carol, Vivian, Lorraine, Susie, Gail, Bonna and Sheron are willing of course, to teach you the skills to create your contributions.  If you have an interest in joining a new club in Chestermere, have time to contribute your effort, and enjoy getting to know other members of the community, the Whitecappers Quilting Club may be the venue for you.  The Quilting Club meets Thursday mornings at 9:30 and usually continues until noon.  Feel free to to drop in, meet the group and get started on a new life journey.








                  WHERE HAVE DONATIONS GONE?

                  After reviewing the collection of highly organized binders assembled each year, by Carol Gardner, club historian, the beneficiaries of the creations by the Quilting Club are many.  Chestermere is a focus for donating by the club, but other organizations and groups are included.  Here is a list of the recipients of donations made by the club in 2017 and 2018:


                  Prince of Peace

                  Sheriff King Womens' Shelter

                  Colonel Belcher Seniors Residences

                  Children's Hospital

                  Chestermere Community Services

                  Chestermere Christmas with Dignity

                  Forest Lawn Seniors Home

                  Calgary Drop In Centre

                  Chestermere Food Bank

                  Ronald McDonald House

                  Chestermere Baby Essentials

                  Unwed Mothers Group

                  Individual Community Members


                  In the spirit of passing care, compassion and good will to the community, the Quilting Club has much of which to be proud.










                  MATERIAL DONATIONS NEEDED

                  Although the club receives financial grants from time to time, the actual materials used to make the socks, slippers and quilts are donated to the Whitecappers Quilting Club.  Club members take care in employing as many of the donations into the design and final products as possible.  In short, they are always seeking donations connected to their art.  Specifically items such as yarn (wool) and other left over materials from home projects as examples are gladly accepted.  The Quilters appreciate your generosity in helping them reach a key goal of the club - to bring warmth, compassion and caring to others in need in the community.


                  Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the main office between 9:30 and noon as well as Thursday mornings from 9:30 through to 12:30, when the Quilters are in action.












                  HOURS OF OPERATION


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                  Monday
                  09:30 am - 03:30 pm
                  06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
                  Tuesday
                  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                  Wednesday
                  09:30 am - 03:30 pm
                  Thursday
                  09:30 am - 03:30 pm
                  Friday
                  09:30 am - 02:00 pm
                  06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
                  Saturday
                  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                  07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
                  Sunday
                  Closed



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                  Whitecappers Association Logo: A community group dedicated to add to the quality of seniors' lives in City of Chestermere and area.

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                  CONTACT US


                  tel: +1.403-235-2117

                  mail: chestermerewhitecappers@shaw.ca

                  address: 201B Chestermere Drive W , Chestermere, AB T1X1B2

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