LIVE - The magazine for Optivo residents Summer 2017 | Page 11

The Queen of Quilting! Optivo Faversham resident, Patty Schroll, has two loves; quilting and helping others. As a youngster Patty, originally from the USA, was always encouraged by her family to help others. When she went to university in Michigan, Patty joined Gamma Sigma Sigma, a sorority whose central purpose is ‘service to humanity’. As the first member of her sorority to come to the UK, she was determined to continue in this way. Patty also has a passion for quilting! With a little support from her Grandmother, Patty started quilting at a young age. Her quilting has even contributed to her charity work; a special ‘signature quilt’ she made raised more than £5,000 for the MS Society. Patty received two awards for her charity work. A lifetime award for volunteering that came from the President’s Volunteer Service administered by former US president George W Bush and a rare ‘Distinguished Service Award’ by her sorority. Looking for a fun day out this summer in Kent? Come along to one of our free summer events and enjoy everything Optivo has to offer. Neighbourhood Furniture Store Live in Kent? Looking for quality furniture at a reasonable price? Then try our Neighbourhood Furniture Store in Sittingbourne. They offer great rates on everything from beds to washing machines and they’ll even deliver! Wednesday 2 August from 1-4pm New Road, Minster, Sheppey Thursday 17 August from 1-4pm Milton Regis, Sittingbourne Thursday 10 August from 1-4pm Murston Junior School, Sittingbourne Thursday 24 August from 1-4pm Newington, Sittingbourne Tuesday 8 August from 1-4pm North Preston, Faversham Take a look at what’s in stock on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nfskent or visit them at: Neighbourhood Furniture Store, Unit M2, Tribune Drive, Trinity Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, ME10 2PG. Got something to donate? If you’re having a clear out or maybe buying new furniture, why not donate your old items? Call them now on 01795 478550 to arrange collection. Tuesday 15 August from 1-4pm Love Lane, Faversham Tuesday 22 August from 1-4pm Bensted Grove, Faversham If you’d like more information please contact the Kent Resident Involvement Team on 0800 121 60 60 or email [email protected] 11