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Shepherd craft show welcomes community
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The Magielski family visited Poland Shepherd of the Valley on Sept. 24 to share some fall fun as well as a bag of delicious kettlecorn. Joseph Magielski (left), brought his grandkids Stanley Magielski and Lillyana Magielski, as well as his wife Judy Magielski (right).
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Poland cheerleaders Paige Garthwaite (back left), Jamie Bakalar, and Marissa Chiaro volunteered at the Shepherd of the Valley event and made fast friends with guests Sophia D'Angelo (front left) and Ellie Brogan.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Massage therapist Charity Ricciardi (standing) offered relaxing massages at the Sept. 24 event, and in between clients, gave her son Dominic Ricciardi some free therapy.
By SARAH FOOR
Shepherd of the Valley Poland had something fun to offer to every member of the family during their second annual Family Fall Fest and Craft Show on Sept. 24.
Event organizer Elida Cowles said that the event only became bigger and better in its second year.
“This is our way to reach out to the community, so we’re always looking to improve. This year, we took advantage of our space and offered a bounce-around, music, and face-painting outside. As for next year, we’re already looking for ways to expand and offer plenty of fun,” said Cowles.
Inside the Poland facility, craft vendors selling their ornaments, knitting, painting, cards, and other products mingled with Shepherd residents and guests.
Vendor Jean Lagore was proud to show off her crafts, which included magnets, paintings, stained glass, and knitting. “Crafting is a relaxing way to spend my time now that I’m retired,” explained Lagore. “Today has been wonderful. All of the vendors and customers are friendly, and the artistic talent shown by my fellow crafters has been great.”