THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 Page 5 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society hosted its Annual Exhibit he Melrose Arts & Crafts Society held their Annual Exhibit on Saturday, November 4, at First Congregational Church. Gerry Tremonte and Helene Butler were co-chairs of the Annual Exhibit. There were tables displaying items made by members, such as crocheted and knitted items, paintings, Diamond Dotz framed pictures and quilts. Demonstrations of various crafts, such as earring-making and Diamond Dotz bookmarks, were well attended. There was a display of historic items dealing with the craft of sewing, which caught the eyes of the many guests. A display of Melrose Arts & Crafts Society’s Community Outreach Project – teddy bears for children in need – was coordinated by the chair, Gina Stuffl e. The teddy bears are distributed T Tables displayed members crocheted and knitted items. (courtesy photo) to MelroseWakefi eld Hospital’s Emergency Department and Neo-Natal Unit, to the Melrose Fire Department for children impacted by fi res and to the Melrose Police Department for children impacted by a variety of societal needs. There were arts & crafts items Melrose Arts & Crafts Society’s Annual Exhibit (courtesy photo) for sale – enough to fi ll two sixfoot long tables. Another area had raffles for large gift baskets, including spa items, sports items, international wines with accessories, and a lottery tree. There was a separate raffl e for a needlepoint Christmas Manger scene and accompanying items. A Treasure Room next to the raffl es held new and gently used items for bargain prices. Lastly, there was a cafe area for resting weary feet. Coff ee, tea and packaged snacks were offered for free. “Melrose Arts and Crafts Society would like to thank the First Congregational Church for allowing us to have the Annual Exhibit in their front lobby each year. Also, we would like to thank all those lovely people who came to see the Annual Exhibit this year. We enjoyed meeting you.” Their next meeting will be on Monday, November 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose). There will be a class on Diamond Dotz. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please call Membership Chair Dorothy Iudice at 781-662-2099. “We look forward to seeing you there!” Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 THANK YOU to the Voters of Revere for their support on Election Day! ANTHONY CAGGIANO REVERE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (Paid Pol. Adv.) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
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