Beading for Betterment

A great opportunity for fun and giving

By Carol Hirsch

For a number of years, the Beading for Betterment project has provided custom-made special necklaces for children at the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee to give to their mother, grandmother or special woman in their life as a Mother’s Day gift. In addition to the children at the Guadalupe Center, necklaces have been distributed to children who participate in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples’ Shop with a Sheriff event for Christmas.

Whether you are an experienced “beader” or have never made a beaded necklace, please join the group for a fun beading session. All are welcome. Beading for Betterment tables will be at the Temple Shalom Mitzvah Day on Jan. 22.

We are offering free sessions twice a month at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, 4720 Pine Ridge Road. Upcoming sessions are Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Feb. 6, both noon to 3 p.m. Come to one or come to all! More sessions will be announced soon.

If you have your own supplies, please bring them. If not, supplies will be provided and only a donation will be requested so more supplies can be purchased. Donations toward the supplies, and/or gift cards to Michael’s or JoAnn’s are always welcome from those attending the sessions as well as from anyone who wants to contribute.

For more information, contact me at chirsch1951@gmail.com. This program is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and Temple Shalom.