the peace dove

                                             

Yesterday I went with my dog Ollie and my craft supplies to the rest home and hospital for the elderly.

I am visiting every week with Ollie, he is trained as a therapy dog.

 I write about his adventures on my other blog:

ollietherapydog.blogspot.co.nz

Twice a month I teach some art or craft at the hospital or dementia ward, while Ollie keeps an eye on the residents and goes for pats and cuddles. When he gets tired, he disappears under the piano and sleeps.

Decorating with glitter

 This time some of the elderly made paper doves for the Christmas displays.

I prepared the patterns of the doves at home and brought enough glitter, paper doilies, stamps to decorate the doves and then they got cut out and assembled.

 It was lovely to see staff and residents really enjoying the craft activity.
The elderly who couldn't participate were still part by watching us working.

Nearly ready to assemble.

When I got home with a tired Ollie dog and after putting my craft supplies away I picked the first bunch of roses and jasmine out of my garden. Summer is nearly there.