Wildcat Connection July 2017 | Page 5

ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING

Chuckie Hessong

Adult Development and Aging

-12 campers (195 hours)

-9 volunteers assisting at camp (130 hours)

-4 Sewing Guild members cutting projects in advance (3 hours)

-1 Agent shopping and overseeing planning and camp (20 hours)

-1 K-State intern shopping, cutting and assisting (25 hours)

-$40 donation from Mid-America Sewing Guild to help fund camp

-15 “Hen” Cushions constructed

-13 pillowcases constructed

-16 zipper pouches constructed

-12 recycled jean projects

-13 drawstring bags constructed for keeps

-18 drawstring bags, 1 large fleece blanket, a quilt, several jars of jelly, and bottles of laundry detergent and dish detergent donated to Wesley House Homeless Day Shelter.

These campers not only learned sewing skills, which improves self-esteem and problem-solving skills, but they also served their community and helped others.

Cooking with Chuckie