[Press Release] : Parks and Recreation completes 100 Hats Project

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller - (573) 874-7465

Parks and Recreation completes 100 Hats Project

COLUMBIA, MO (December 18, 2006) -- Columbia Parks & Recreation’s Paquin Tower Recreation Program will donate 100 winter hats to area organizations in time for the holiday season. 

Paquin leaders and residents launched the100 Hats Project in October. Paquin Towers residents made all 100 hats and will donate them to Harbor House, McCambridge Center, The Shelter, Rainbow House, St. Francis House and Lois J. Bryant House. The hats will be delivered by Dec. 20. 

The residents have been crocheting, knitting, and using looms to get the hats completed. Shirley Pomroy, who has made several hats for this project, said, "I love crocheting and helping out people who need it, so this was a great way to help!" 

Parks and Recreation provided crochet hooks and looms to make the hats. The yarn was donated for this project from Reuseables. 

The group of residents who helped make the hats donated their time, effort, and even their own supplies to make the hats. The residents at Paquin have used their creative ability to help others in the community during the holidays. 

The senior and adaptive recreation program at Paquin Tower is designed for individuals over 50 years of age and for individuals with disabilities. The program is for residents of Paquin but is open to the community. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460.

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