Barbara Lawlor, Nederland. Scissors and glue pens, hearts and flowers, magic markers and colored construction paper were strewn across the round table in the Nederland Community Presbyterian
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Barbara Lawlor, Nederland. Scissors and glue pens, hearts and flowers, magic markers and colored construction paper were strewn across the round table in the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon.
Members of the local Christian Women in Service organization cut and pasted, drew their designs and signed their names to the original, happy, colorful Valentine’s cards that were being created.
Yes, it was a bit early, but the women wanted to make sure they finished the cards in time to get them to King Soopers, from where they would be taken to Loveland to get the special Valentine stamp. The cards would then be sent to destinations all over the country where Nederland summer residents lived in the winter. Just a reminder that their Ned friends are looking forward to their return to their mountain homes.
Another group of cards will go to the Nederland Area Seniors to be delivered to those who attend the senior Valentine lunch.
New to the group, Maria Hunt said she joined the CWS a couple months ago and enjoys being a part of the women’s group that is always looking for new projects to help someone. The women are dedicated to doing community service, to help with the Christmas food boxes, to offer assistance to those in need. The CWS is a national organization that has been in the Nederland community since 1992.
Ressa Smith was inspired by her grandmother who was part of the organization, making mattresses for people during the depression
Nederland’s CWS president Jeanette Smith joined when her mother-in-law Irene Smith helped to found the group in Nederland.
When Justine Irwin retired, she worked with Ruby Jackson and Irene Smith to keep the group going. The CWS is an evolution of the Ladies’ Aid Society that was started in WW1 to answer the needs of the community.
In 1974, the CWS petitioned the Presbyterian church to allow it to become a branch of the church Irwin says the organization has gone through some rough times, but now things are picking up again.
The women share their time and energy and now, as Valentine’s grow nearer, they share their hearts with friends near and far.
