Lyon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
2067.3) 86

Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer)

2067.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair)

2067.1) 0

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button)



Success Stories

"Quilty Pleasures Retreat" Makes Participants Happy and Healthy

Author: Angie York

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

"Quilty Pleasures Retreat" Makes Participants Happy and Healthy

The body’s physical and mental decline associated with aging varies from person to person, but some common issues can be a decline in memory, difficulty learning new things, and trouble focusing from one task to another.  Research shows that people who stay intellectually engaged are more likely to maintain their mental acuity.  Traditionally, quilting was done to provide warm blankets for families, but in the last few decades we have learned that quilting has much more to offer.

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