Here is the first paragraph recently printed in the Washington Post about this subject:
 
"Colleen Haraden-Gorski uses her embroidery skills these days to embellish quilts made by students at school and community-center workshops on themes of social justice and working together to make a difference."
 
Colleen will be our guest speaker on Thursday, January 4, at 6:30pm.  She has many skills and among them is her "day-job" profession:  geologist working in environmental areas.  She is a mom to two adopted kids, Chloe and Jonah; wife to husband Wally who teaches high school in Antioch; community activist through art and crafts.
 
She will talk with us about how our old-school crafts are relevant today and how they (and we) can make a quiet and profound impact in our community.
 
"I found my voice.  It makes me feel hopeful," said Haraden-Gorski.
 
Bring a friend.  Bring more than one if you can.  Hope is contagious.  Spread it around.  Usual potluck and social time about 6:30-ish; program at 7pm.