02/19/2026
Sherry could have bought a car, but made a quilt instead.
Sherry is 81, lives in the Fraser Valley, and has been quilting for nearly 20 years. What began as a creative interest grew into something deeply meaningful, a practice that brings joy, focus, and purpose.
Sherryโs daughter still remembers the day her mom came home with a $17,000 sewing machine. After the initial shock, she remembers thinking, โShe could have bought a car.โ
Over time, it became clear that the choice was perfect. That machine has given Sherry years of creativity and satisfaction.
That same care is stitched into the quilt Sherry donated to Menno Place for this raffle. Made by hand and finished with professional long-arm quilting, it reflects the time, skill, and love behind every stitch.
Sherry donated this quilt as a gift of generosity, but is more than a blanket. It is time, skill, and love given freely.
Proceeds from raffle ticket sales support recreation and chaplaincy services for Independent Living seniors at Menno Place. Tickets are 3 for $10 and available February 1 to 28 at mennoplace.ca/raffle, or in person from any LEA at Menno Place.
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All raffle proceeds support Independent Living recreation and chaplaincy services at Menno Place.