The Grey Grannies of the Stephen Lewis Foundation meet the first Monday of the month at Grace United Church, 140 Bruce Street South, Thornbury. As members of the SLF Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, their goal is to raise funds which are sent to Africa to assist grandmothers raising their grandchildren tragically orphaned by HIV and AIDS. The Grandmothers are now able to provide better nutrition and education for their grandchildren. Also, it is making a difference in educating their communities on prevention of HIV and AIDS.
This Sisterhood in Canada, the UK, Australia, and Africa celebrated the 20th anniversary of the SLF by creating a 20th Anniversary Solidarity Quilt. The quilt pieces were made by women of all nations, brought to Canada, assembled, and named ‘Nurturing Generations Under the Canopy of Sisterhood’.
“The quilt has travelled to cities across Canada and we are pleased to announce it, and an accompanying quilt, ‘No One Left Behind’, will be on display at the L.E. Shore Library, 173 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, on December 7,” said the organization.
An Original Art & Craft Sale (watercolour, acrylic, jewellery, etc.) will help to raise funds for African Grandmothers. Join in on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A speaker from the SLF will present at 11 a.m.
The Grey Grannies welcome new members. You don’t have to be a grandmother to join.
