Community Connection Newsletter | October 2020 | News & Announcements
What's happening in room 320?
Friendship and skill building opportunities, open to all
At the Terraces, there is a room titled "320" that has likely piqued your interest.

As you near room 320, you'll hear laughter and whirring sewing machines. To that, you may have even mused, "What's happening in there?!" If it's you I'm describing, then feel free to say hello to the ladies of The Quilting Room.

The minute you walk in, you'll likely be met by the smiling faces of either Sue, Anna or Leona. These three are expert quilters and have become great friends through their love of crafting and quilting.
Each lady is a gifted textile artist that can create anything from wall hangings, to table covers, to bed covers and clothing. Upon entrance, it's clear that The Quilting Room is a serious work place designed to churn out beautiful handcrafted materials and lasting friendships.

And it's not just about showing off, the ladies are are also learning new techniques from each other to make their projects even better.

The quilting room has also been a welcomed respite during the pandemic. In fact, Sue expressed, "the room has provided a great respite from the distressed time of the pandemic."

You only need to gaze upon the beautiful colors and designs to understand how she feels.  

They'd love to share their creations with you! Stop by sometime to see what they're up to.
Upcoming Events
We are excited to announce our October Academy Classes! We'd love for you to join us.
"You Take My Broth Away" –
Soup Making Tips
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. via Zoom

Sign-up through Event Brite:
"Make It Balance" –
Easy Tai Chi
Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
Socially distanced, outside event. Hosted at Samaritas Senior Living located at 2000 32nd Street SE in Grand Rapids.

Sign-up through Event Brite:
Five New Monthly 'Ripple Effects' Donors Needed
Are YOU our next member?
Earlier this year, Samaritas launched its new monthly giving club, Ripple Effects. For as little as $5 a month, you can help provide safety, peace, love, and enrichment to many in need.

The Ripple Effects Monthly Giving Club may provide a convenient opportunity for you to become a donor or increase your annual giving.

Through your gift, you support critical programs that help strengthen and preserve families. You assist us in finding loving foster homes for vulnerable children. You help provide affordable choices and a sense of independence for fellow seniors and persons with disabilities. You also help build a pathway for refugee families in our New Americans program to become self-sufficient. As a member of Ripples Effects, you can make a difference in your community and beyond.
Become a New Ripple Effects Member Today at Samaritas.org/donate. For more information contact Jessica at jscal@samaritas.org or call (313) 308-8892.
Ways Your Monthly Gift Makes A Ripple Effect
$5 MONTHLY
$50 annually - could pay for craft and project therapy supplies for our Samaritas House Heartline women transitioning from incarceration, homelessness and/or human trafficking.

$8.33 MONTHLY
$100 annually - could pay for an individualized life skills class for a young adult aging out of foster care.
$10 MONTHLY
$120 annually - could provide a six-week exercise or enrichment class for resident in one of our senior living or affordable housing communities.

$12.50 MONTHLY
$150 annually - could purchase a car seat for foster families/birth families, or pay for a foster child’s extracurricular activity.
See what else is going on at Samaritas this month!
Samaritas offers retirement living for seniors with five communities throughout Michigan. Whether you want independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support or rehabilitation therapy, you’ll find a home that feels right.

Contact us at seniors@samaritas.org to schedule a tour, learn about promotions and more.