Knitting the Order Of The Day for Community-Minded Seniors

Staff members at Mercy Place Lathlain are the first to admit their residents are dab hands at being creative – particularly when it comes to contributing to their community.

Craft-orientated seniors meet regularly to make individual, handmade items – but in recent weeks have turned their attention to a very specific project – producing handcrafted poppies prior to Remembrance Day, on 11 November.

Mercy Place Lathlain Service Manager, Neslie Libunao, said the group was made up of a wonderful caring and sharing group who offer each other support, advice and encouragement.

“Our residents have been making the most wonderful poppies to commemorate the heroism and sacrifices made in war by those who have served their country,” she said.  “The ladies are a truly dedicated group who have a real commitment to helping others, making a difference and also contributing to our local community.”

“For the seniors who make up our craft group, their weekly catch ups are about more than just craft. Their get-togethers are also a social outlet for the women who enjoy meeting for a chat and a cup of tea,” Neslie said.

“Mercy Health fully supports these type of activities as we are focused on enriching the lives of those who chose to live with us, and supporting older people to participate in enjoyable pursuits that have given them pleasure throughout their lives,” she said.

Residents at Mercy Place Lathlain will commemorate Remembrance Day by holding a small service within the home, and observing the traditional minute’s silence at 11 AM on 11^th November.

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