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Twice thankful

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While the medical missions may still be on hold, our network of Wrap-A-Smile supporters certainly has not been idle. Today's thank you is directed to my friend Gail, a member of the Rotary Club of Winchester, MA, and one of my "forever friends".   Last year Gail invited me to speak about WAS at her Rotary club.  Soon after, generous Winchester Rotarians awarded us a grant to start the "Kit's Project": packages of pre-cut squares for simple pieced tops, to be distributed in locations that might attract new quilters.  An additional motivation was to provide an easy way for people who might be less mobile, to still participate in our project. Who knew how our world would be turned upside down soon after! Covid-cautions nixed most of our plans to speak at senior centers, retirement homes, etc, but Gail figured out ways to distribute a number of the kits in her local area.  Messages went out through her zoom fitness classes and via the local senior center.  Soon