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Bedazzled bags create perfect gift totes for local kids

December 8th, 2020

There’s a very special Christmas store in downtown Lac La Biche. It isn’t selling anything, and the only people allowed inside must have an appointment. ‘The Perfect Gift Store’ is full of donated toys, books, treats, and items that are free to parents who need a hand up to make Christmas special for their kids. Residents at Points West Living Lac La Biche contributed recently by decorating dozens of bags to carry the gifts.

Glitter, fluff, pompoms and more

It was quite a work bee as residents spread out at stations across the main dining room to work on their bags. There was glitter, fluff, pompoms, stickers, and more. “Residents as well as some staff took charge and decorated to their hearts’ content,” says office administrator Theresa Cardinal. “We got to use our creative flare to decorate and ‘bling’ the bags for the Christmas gifts.”

Fun being creative

"Care Aide Mary Jane Carmicheal did such a great job getting all of the materials set up and organized in a COVID-safe way," says Theresa. "Due to her preparation, everything went smoothly and residents had a lot of fun being creative."

In all they were able to deliver 40 decorated bags to the ‘Perfect Gift Store’.

Photo: (Top right) PWL Lac La Biche resident Germaine Cadieux considers her next decorative touch on the ‘Perfect Gift Store’ gift bag. Germaine, 89, is a well known artist in the community. (Lower right, from left) Lea Gagne, Sherill Verboom, and Mary Jane Carmichael are all set to create the perfect gift tote.

Hospitality Aide, Rachel Werk helps out her parents in the Perfect Gift Store and contributed photos of the magical Christmas scene the store sets for shoppers, including one in-store PWL-created gift bag.

More photos at Flickr: Bedazzled bags create a perfect gift totes for local kids

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