The Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Krafters was formed approximately 15 years ago when a small group began meeting in the storage room behind Lindsay Hall to create crafts for an annual Bazaar.  After the new sanctuary was built the Krafters were allowed to utilize the annex building  as their work space which has proved
to be a godsend, as the membership has increased to approximately 50 members.

We still use the storage room  and frequently the parlor, as places to work. Some of the people prefer to just come in and pick up items to work on at their homes.  Plans begin for the annual bazaar early in January with a kickoff "Show and Tell" meeting to help decide which  items presented will be suitable, doable and saleable.  Working every Monday from about 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., we create a wide assortment of craft items including floral arrangements and wreaths, hand painted items for the Fall and Winter  holidays, and doll and young girls clothing just to mention a small portion of the work that is accomplished.

Slightly used treasures are collected throughout the year for the Unique Boutique and a wonderful variety of baked goods are prepared just prior to the Bazaar for the bake sale.  The Bazaar generally is held in the fall - two consecutive days.

Proceeds from the Bazaar are given to the church for improvements.   In 2003 we were pleased to provide a substantial donation towards the purchase of the  organ in the new chapel and in 2004, $3,000 was donated to the Parish Nurse towards the purchase of (on premises) defibrillators and $11,000 to the Board of Trustees for improvement of the  lighting in Lindsay Hall.

Anyone is welcome to join our group.   We have a lot of fun making our creations, it¹s a fabulous way to meet new people and the fellowship it provides is wonderful.

Prepared: Sharon Slocum, Krafter

Contacts: Co-Chairpersons
Mary Louise Lansbarkis (Tel: 895-7938),
Del Thomas (Tel: 895-6823) or
Karen Warren (Tel: 883-1957),