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This years Neighborhood Clean-up day turned out to be a great success. Special thanks goes out to CONO who paid for one of our dumpsters and Waste Management who donated the other dumpster.
We also wanted to thank the following volunteers for taking time out of their day to help out: Jim Pittman, Dick & Flo Wolfrum, Mel & Tom Elliott, Doug Koldenhoven, Che’ & Aiden Frey, Donny Horning, Jim Wilson, Mark Mueller, Bill Spindler & Jim Patterson.
We had 13 residents use the dumpsters, as well as we helped haul away several trimmings and trash from other residents. We feel this goes a long way at helping clean up our neighborhood and bringing the neighborhood closer together.
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Yorkshire Ladies "Yarn and Darn" Group
Decades ago, when the Gazette Carrier delivered the paper on horseback, the Ladies of Yorkshire started meeting "Monday mornings for coffee, sewing, and talk." They named themselves the "Yorkshire Yarn and Darns". Many had young children, which they just brought along to the meetings.
Roberta Povelite founded this tradition, which is still going strong today. "It keeps the neighborhood close knit," said Flo Wolfrum, pun intended. It's a long-lasting tradition that helps keep the social fabric of Yorkshire Estates well sewn-up. And in case you're wondering, some of the original "Yarn and Darns" -- Roberta, Flo, and Cammy -- are still going strong, too.
Over time, the horseback Carrier disappeared, and most of the ladies put away their needles and threads. Now they just enjoy getting together for coffee, tea and goodies; and of course telling yarns and ... perhaps ... saying a few darns. Under their breaths, of course.
The "Yarn and Darn" Ladies meet on the first Mondays of each month (unless holidays and such not interfere).
Interested in participating? Contact Flo Wolfrum: 719-593-1278.
Following are some photos of this year's Christmas gathering, held at Bonnie Hart's home:
The Yorkshire Ladies Yarn ‘n Darn: Still going strong!
Once a month, a neighbor from Yorkshire hosts the monthly “Yarn ‘n Darn” gathering. Unlike the old days, when they actually sewed while their young kids played about their feet, at gatherings these days the ladies swap yarns, share darns, and enjoy good camaraderie and food.
It is a long-standing tradition that has endured the tests of time. If you are a lady, and live in Yorkshire, your participation is encouraged. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors, and catch-up on the yarns and darns.
Bonnie Hart hosted the “Yarn ‘n Darn” gathering this May 2018. She and her husband — “Chef Monte” — prepared a few dishes for the event:
Strawberry-Banana-Walnut Bread
Zucchini-Nut Bread
Assorted Cream Cheeses
Assorted Jams
Beef and Vegetable Soup
Split Pea and Ham Soup
Turkey-Noodle Vegetable Soup
Italian Sausage and Egg Casserole
Fresh Berry Compote with Sabayon Sauce
Coffee
Tea
Orange Juice
Don’t worry, not all such gatherings are so elaborate! Crackers ‘n cheese are perfectly acceptable, too; or whatever you, the hostess, chooses to serve.
What’s important is the camaraderie, the chance to meet your neighbors, and of course, the inevitable “yarn” or “darn” that’s slipped into the conversation.
Want to know more? Contact Flo Wolfrum at 719-660-3054, or send her an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
