That being said, the women of St. John's Church have a most rewarding exercise program since they sponsor and maintain the "From The Heart" Thrift Shop.
This outreach program operates out of St. John's parish hall on the first Thursday of EVERY month (except August). The doors are open to ALL from 11AM - 6:30PM. The shop serves the immediate Somerville area as well as surrounding communities. It was my privilege to be present this past Thursday when prior to opening the shop doors, Joanne Polito, the dedicated driving force behind this successful endeavor, presented four local charities with financial donations, made possible by the proceeds of the the shop's sales. This could not be done without help from the parish family and their contributions of lovely, gently used clothing. The community has also responded as a result of publicity provided to the local papers.
Patricia Bielcik and Janetta Buckmire represent the Somerset Treatment Center of Handicapped Children
Tom O'Leary accepting on behalf of the S.H.I.P (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program)
Harold Williard and Paula Windus accepting on behalf of the Jessamine Henderson Scholarship Fund
The Reverend Kathleen Mulvihill accepting on behalf of the Chaplaincy to the Elderly
Father Ron Pollock, our Rector, acknowledging and thanking the hardworking VOLUNTEERS who support and maintain the shop.
Clothing choices range from the most casual to the elegant "formal", and everything in between; from the the youngest (above) to the more 'mature'
The shop doors open, and the room becomes alive with activity.
A.J. Toner wrote: "The widest thing in the universe is not space, it is the potential capacity of the HEART".
He undoubtedly had the "From The Heart" Thrift Shop in mind. Click on photos to enlarge.
Thank you for visiting "This and That" and a little bit of the Thrift Shop!
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