HUMBOLDT 鈥� Community members had a chance to see hundreds of knitted, crocheted and quilted pieces from the Guardian Angels before it was donated to charity, in a first of its kind event for the group.
Each year, the Humboldt and Area Guardian Angels, composed of seniors in the community, create toques, socks, scarves, afghans, lap covers, shoulder covers and quilts which are then donated to various organizations throughout the area.
Past organizations included cancer clinics, Ronald McDonald House, seniors鈥� centres, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Empty Arms and Kinettes.
Usually the pieces are donated quietly, but this year, Josie Stroeder, the group鈥檚 leader, said they wanted to show off the member鈥檚 work with a drive-by show.
鈥淚 think these people need recognition,鈥� Stroeder said. 鈥淭his is such a lost art, right?鈥�
The show, on May 1 and 2, had community members drive by tables and clothing lines, laying out various Guardian Angels pieces. Other community members checked out the tables in person, donning masks and physically distancing.
In total, Stroeder estimated that over 1,000 pieces had to be present at the show.
Some vehicle attendees included the St. Mary鈥檚 Villa, which brought a bus load of residents to drive by the creations.
Bernadette Hopfauf was one of the Guardian Angels whose work was on display.
Hopfauf credited Stroeder for making the show happen, as well as for giving the Guardian Angels a push from about eight members in October when Stroeder joined, to about 34 today.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 fantastic, I think what Josie鈥檚 done here is really amazing,鈥� Hopfauf said. 鈥淥therwise, how are people going to know what the Guardian Angels are to support what we do? Because we need public support for what we do.鈥�
To join the Guardian Angels or to donate, community members can call Stroeder at 306-682-2557.
While the group describes itself as ages 70 to 90, she said there are a few members in their 60s.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a big thing with COVID, because they鈥檙e housebound but they can still be useful,鈥� Stroeder said.
Each Guardian Angel had the option of putting their name on a little tag on the pieces they made.
