Eastchester Senior Center Creates Bookmarks for the Library

Seniors Create Crafts That Give Back to the Community

There’s always something new to do at Eastchester’s Garth Road Senior Center, thanks to a series of arts & crafts projects including beautiful book marks. Each month, seniors at the center use their creative and artistic skills to create the bookmarks, which are donated to Eastchester Public Library. Many similar craft projects are supported by a grant from The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe.

“The seniors use old greeting cards, donated stickers and ribbon, scrapbooking paper and other pretty embellishments,” says Maureen Casey, program coordinator. “They really take pride in their creations, and each bookmark is labeled on the back ‘made by Eastchester Garth Road Seniors’.” In addition to donated materials, the seniors contribute funds to cover other small supply costs.

Patrons of the library are enjoying the results. “People love the bookmarks, which are often gone in an hour,” says Tracy Wright, director, Eastchester Public Library. Patrons can find the handmade bookmarks on the checkout counters at the library.

Recently, the Garth Road project branched out to the children’s section of the library with book marks made of empty cereal and snack boxes.

“Our seniors truly enjoy giving back to their community,” says Maureen Casey. She added that donations of materials for the program can be sent to her at Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY 10709.

)���d~g