Ettalong seniors make arthritis donation

Senior citizens from the Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre recently donated numerous knitted and crochet items as well as a generous cash donation to Arthritis NSW, according to coordinator Ms Rhondda Gibson.

"A representative from Arthritis NSW, Ms Dianne Spragg, was presented by Ettalong member Ms Glad Ryan with a donation of money raised for Kidsflix," Ms Gibson said.

"The donation was much appreciated and enables many children with disabilities and their carers to enjoy a day out at the movies.

"Arthritis NSW was also extremely grateful for the knitted and crochet garments also donated including beanies, scarves, jumpers, rugs and handmade soft toys.

"These items will be distributed to the children when they attend the organisations camps whilst any articles received for babies or adults are transferred to the appropriate section of Arthritis NSW for distribution."

Ms Gibson said Ms Ryan had always worked for the benefit of the community after moving to Empire Bay in 1979.

"She joined the Senior Citizens' Centre in 1980, participating in handicraft and other activities as well as volunteering at the centre," Ms Gibson said.

"For years she has coordinated donations to various organisations as well as inspiring others to assist by making items for this purpose, especially within our Tuesday Handicraft group. "Glad has achieved all these projects whilst participating in other organisations. "Unfortunately Glad now needs to take life easier and not be so involved.

"A huge thank you to Glad for all her kind deeds."

Ms Gibson said new members were always welcome to join the Handicraft group who meet on Tuesdays.

For more information, contact 4341 3222

Email, 5 Jul 2010 Rhondda Gibson, Gosford Council