Laughter, Support and Learning
Eleanor has been attending the Looms and Needles weaving program at the Neighborhood Alliance Senior
Enrichment Services in Oberlin. This group meets weekly and offers a supportive learning environment to
seniors in need of new adventures along with meeting new friends. This program at the Senior Enrichment
Services is geared towards learning a new art, at your own pace, with others who are at different stages
of their creative journey. The Looms and Needles class is very welcoming and friendly to all who attend.
These relationships were especially important when Eleanor needed time away to address critical health
issues. Her fellow weavers supported her outside of class, with phone calls, visits, cards, and prayers as
she struggled through and eventually recovered. This support system of new friends and peers would share
updates and makes plans to connect with Eleanor during her recovery. She is in remission and back at her
place in the weaving room. Smiling beautifully, as usual, and grateful for the connections made here at the
Senior Enrichment Services center.