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Sudbury s Ruth Riceman explores the fine art of quilting
Debbie Weisberg
Ruth Riceman, who lived in Sudbury for over 40 years, was not sure what to expect before her hour long talk on the “History of Quilting” at a recent gathering at Kaplan Estates. She was pleasantly surprised, therefore, when all the men and women attending remained rooted in their seats, asking questions and clamoring for more information. As Ruth said, “If you ask people to come and listen to you speak, you need to make it worthwhile.”
Although Ruth loved to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and needlepoint, she never considered quilt making. Then she met a woman from Sudbury, almost 30 years ago, who extolled the virtues of quilting, so Ruth decided to try her hand at making one. From that day forward, Ruth embraced quilting with a passion. As she so aptly puts it, “I was hooked!”
Special to the Record
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (CJL), one of New England’s leading nonprofit healthcare organizations with campuses in Chelsea and Peabody, unveiled its new Superheroes Saving Lives campaign. Geared to its dedicated and loyal frontline staff, the light-hearted campaign focuses upon serious subjects: thanking employees for adhering to proper infection control protocols as well as conveying the importance of taking the coronavirus vaccine.
Created in English and Spanish, the three month campaign features videos from the assisted living and nursing home residents, who thank the staff for their “heroic” efforts in keeping them safe during the pandemic. The videos span the gamut from humorous to serious to emotional. Additionally, staff also encouraged their own family members to record videos showing how important it is for individuals to follow safety guidelines and proper hygiene protocols.