Once again, Lynn R. kindly hosted workshops for the Grannies to make beautiful Christmas swags from donated greenery and decorations, and offered us all help and advice. The swags were then sold at Walmart, the Comox Mall and at Comox United Church. $1,160 was raised for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Thank you Lynn for your hospitality and help!

Thank you also to

• Walmart
• The Comox Mall
• Comox United Church

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The Glacier Grannies worked hard in the lead-up to Christmas, both making and selling crafts. In addition to the Fiesta World Craft Bazaar, we sold our creations at the following: ul>

A total of $2395 was raised   Close

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A major craft event for the Glacier Grannies each fall is participation in Canada's largest Fair Trade World Craft Fair, which encompasses both floors of the Filberg Centre. This global craft bazaar has vendors from over forty local and global organizations, many of whom work directly with people from Africa, Asia and Central and South America. The astounding number of unique crafts continually delights the attendees. Preparations for our involvement in this fair take a great deal of work, but for those who worked on the stall it was an inspiring and stimulating day and $3547 was raised for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Thank you Dave Talbot for organizing this event each year.   Close

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In brilliant sunshine Dianne Wade Co Chair of the Glacier Grannies welcomed the Grandmother Riders for lunch in the shade under the riverside trees,commending them for their enthusiasm and endurance.
During the lunch we were entertained by a group of nine Grandmothers from Japan,singing and playing music on a flute sounding wooden triangular instrument .We all then joined together to sing one of our favorite songs" We Shall Not Rest"

After sandwiches of egg,fresh salmon, ham and cheese along with veggie plates fruit and honey peanut little rolls all were refreshed to carry on this first day of three to Qualichum as their goal on the way to Victoria.

Lynn Erskine displayed the Rosemary Brown Award that the Grandmother Groups  of BC were awarded in 2010 for their efforts to help The African Grandmothers.She also thanked the Glacioer Grannies and presented us with a cheque for $250.00 which will go with funds raised for by guest lunches to Stephen Lewis Foundation a total of approximately $300.

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Glacier Grannies just attended the Downtown Courtenay Evening Market and sold $314.  We set up in the pouring rain, debated whether to put the crafts out, decided to and it was busy the whole time.  Then we took down in the pouring rain.  Hopefully everything gets to dry out at Gails.

We sold 11 Worry Dolls, 9 Angels, 2 Snap Happies, 7 Necklaces, 2 Wine Glass Tags, an Apron and a Large Bunny (new item) plus felting - 2 Owls, a cariboo and a sheep.  Very successful evening.

A big thanks to Dianne Wade, Maybeth Hoagland and Linda Cheu for helping out.

Throughout June 2015 Glacier Granny felted art was exhibited at the Blue Moon winery and farm.

The exhibit featured wall hangings and whimisical animals that appeal to all ages and budgets.

All items were for sale with funds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

Glacier Grannies Felted Art is Inspired by a Lifelong Artist

A serendipitous meeting between members of the Glacier Grannies and the daughter of 97 year old artist Joyce Jay (aka Jake) has developed into a wonderful win/win relationship.

This amazing Comox resident has been painting, carving, and making felted art pieces throughout her life.

A group of Glacier Grannies have been meeting weekly for two years to create an array of felted products - inspired by the active participation of Jake!

Sunday June 21 1-4pm: Wine Tasting and Meet the Artists

A special event was held on this date that included:

• wine tasting
• appetizers
• a demonstration of felting by Glacier Granny artists

PDF - Download the Press Release for this event

More information on Blue Moon Winery and Farm

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