Knitting with purpose: talents and gifts that keep on giving

The Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Knitting and Crocheting Group is a dedicated circle of women who gather every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to share their love of crafting, exchange stories about family and current events and enjoy each other’s company. What makes this group truly special, however, is how they use their talents to give back to the community. With needles and hooks in hand, these women generously create handmade items for anyone in need—from elementary schoolchildren to friends and neighbors at the Revere Senior Center.

Shown here with one of their most recent projects, the group proudly displays knitted and crocheted Christmas stockings made especially for Revere’s veterans. Each stocking was crafted with care, compassion and a genuine desire to brighten someone’s day, bringing joy to both the giver and the recipient.

Over the years, the group has completed countless meaningful projects that have touched many lives throughout the community. These include scarves for Senior Center fundraisers and for the Senior Singers during holiday performances, Christmas stockings for the Revere Veterans Services Office, holiday gifts for residents of The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living Center in Winthrop, hats and scarves for Hill Elementary School students and stuffed animals for students at the Susan B. Anthony School. This is only a snapshot of their generous efforts. These talented and busy women are an important part of the Revere community, proving that a small act of kindness can go a long way.

Interested in joining the fun and meeting great people? Stop by the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center at 25 Winthrop Ave. in Revere or call 781-286-8156. Donations are also welcome—skeins of yarn in any color, knitting needles and crochet hooks are always appreciated.