A "thank you" story

I wanted you to know that your groups blankets recently went to three children who had witnessed a violent act and when given the blankets used them to snuggle up in.

We so much appreciate you all and the work you do!

I will be placing a tribute to your group at this year's Heroes with Heart event. I created a sign that will be placed by the TIP Bag display that thanks and recognizes those who contribute their time and energy to making blankets for the Project Linus.

Take care,

LESLIE

Crisis Team Manager

TIP Portland Maine Chapter

Community Counseling Center

343 Forest Avenue

Portland, ME 04101

207.553.9311

http://www.commcc.org/ /volunteering

VISIT FROM A PROJECT LINUS BABY

At our April 2, 2011 Blanket Day, we were blessed with a visit from a very special Project Linus baby.  Leanne Barschdorf-Nichols and baby Marian came to personally thank our volunteers for their work and contributions.  Baby Marian had received one of our blankets at a time that was very critical in her health.  Her parents felt that for them "coming back into her room after a difficult moment and there was her blanket, made all the difference for them.  It helped them face their challenges knowing that they had love and support; and from strangers as well." 

Mom Leanne is going to be making blankets with her circle of friends to help extend the warm feelings to others. 

Thanks Leanne for sharing this with us and Marian - you're quite the cutie.  Stay well.

Passing of Project Linus "Blanketeer" Jean Nitschke

For those of you who may have know Jean, she was a prolific Project Linus volunteer, having made over 120 afghans.  This is the notice from the paper:  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mainetoday-pressherald/obituary.aspx?n=jean-e-nitschke&pid=150113613

MMC BARBARA BUSH VISIT APRIL 5, 2011

Thanks to the staff of Maine Medical Center's Barbara Bush Hospital for our tour.  It was interesting and most enlightening.  Many had specific questions, and this was a great time to get them answered.  We got to visit the different units.  What an amazing place.  Everyone was so upbeat and kind.  The hospital is blessed to have such positive and kind personnel.   A very special thanks to Sherisse Wormell, Coordinator of Child Life Services.  We're blessed to have you taking care of our children.

RECENT BLANKET DAYS

February 5, Chickadee Quilters, Bridgton - sorry, no pictures.

February 6, LDS, Cape Elizabeth





February 19, Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland

March 11, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough

March 17 & 18, Sebago "Knit Wits", Sebago Grange, sorry no pictures



April 2, Jane Ellis, Old Orchard Beach

April 30 Studio Sale and Quilt & Blanket Show

This show is coming up very soon and we have lots of fabric and books for sale. 

There will also be a Silent Auction instead of our usual raffle.  If you have something appropriate to donate, please contact Charlene at 883-3021 and/or leave a message for her.

The children of Project Linus appreciate your generosity in keeping our program running. 

See you on the 30th.   Sale starts ata 10 a.m.




For more information about this upcoming show, or to hang a copy of this poster in your area, please click the link below. Thank you!