11/10/2025
Meet our amazing Stitchin' Group
At Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley, one of our most meaningful resident groups began two years ago — not with fanfare, but with yarn, heart, and purpose.
In February 2023, a small circle of residents who loved to crochet, knit, and quilt decided to come together with a shared goal: to do something good for others. That day, the Stitching Group was born — and what started as a hobby quickly turned into a heartfelt mission of service to the Grand Valley community.
Their first project was creating clothing protectors for local skilled nursing facilities — practical, handmade gifts stitched with care and dignity. When those were delivered, the group didn’t stop there. They began crafting blankets and quilts for other residents in need across care facilities in Mesa County, bringing warmth and comfort to seniors who might otherwise go without.
Soon, their compassion reached even further. The Stitching Group began making tiny baby hats, blankets, and booties for newborns at the local hospital — and for families grieving the loss of a little one, they lovingly created keepsake blankets to honor those precious lives. Every stitch, every loop of yarn, carried the kindness and empathy of women who understand the healing power of something made by hand and given from the heart.
Today, their mission continues to grow. The Stitching Group is currently working on scarves and winter hats for the unhoused population of Mesa County, ensuring that even during the coldest months, someone will feel cared for and remembered.
For the residents involved, this isn’t just a pastime — it’s a way to stay connected, purposeful, and proud. What began as a few ladies around a table has blossomed into a vibrant tradition of giving that truly embodies what Celebrations is all about: finding joy and meaning in community, creativity, and compassion.