Thank you to all who attended the ASC Christmas Fair.
We appreciate your support for this venerable institution. Since 1837 the members have raised money to assist our neighbors on Cape Ann.
2023 Christmas Fair
The 2022 Christmas Fair
Mark your calendar!
Thanksgiving has past. Now,
on to the Winter Holidays.
Join us at the Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – Greens galore, beautiful, handcrafted items, delicious gourmet foods and more.
Saturday, December 2, 2023 – 8 to 12:30
Annisquam Village Hall – 34 Leonard St., 01930
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At the ASC Christmas Fair: On the Gourmet Table
Created by the members of the ASC just for you!
- Lemon Squares
- Red Pepper Jelly
- Delicious Chocolate Fudge Sauce
- Almond Macaroons
- Pies
- Lots of fabulous Cookies
Just to name a few
A Grace Murray Hat – Silent Auction
This favorite Grace Murray Butterfly Design hat will be offered in a Silent Auction at the ASC Christmas Fair on December 2, 2023, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Grace Murray, a long-time resident of Annisquam and member of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, was well known for knitting beautiful, Peruvian-style hats.
She created over 400. They were seen around the world from Cape Ann to Washington DC and atop Mount Kilimanjaro.
Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – the First Saturday in December
Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair
December 2, 2023
8:00 am to 12:30 pm,
Annisquam Village Hall
34 Leonard St., Gloucester MA 01930
Handicap accessible through the Walnut St. entrance
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In the months leading up to our Christmas Fair the members are busy creating one-of-a-kind handcrafted items for the Craft Table, searching through recipes for a new idea for the Gourmet Table and gathering items to decorate wreaths and table decorations.
During the week before the Fair the Members will be very busy decorating fabulous wreaths, beautiful table and mantle pieces.
At home our wonderful bakers will be at work on items for the Gourmet Table. Last-minute touches are being added to the hand-created works for the Craft Table where you will find beautiful knits, cards and many unexpected items. This year there will be a new Needlepoint Ornaments created by the Needles Group. They have been working all year on these exquisite works of art.
Come early and shop. Members will be available to help you.. The first Saturday in December, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester 01930.
The proceeds from this fundraiser are donated to Cape Ann non-profits and and scholarships to Gloucester High School graduating seniors living in Annisquam who are going on to further studies.
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Become a Friend the Annisquam Sewing Circle.
The Annisquam Sewing Circle has been reaching out to the community since its inception.
Bags of groceries were left on the doorsteps of families in need. Hats and mittens were knit for soldiers during the Civil War and nippers for the Gloucester fishermen. Items were made for the ASC Christmas Fair which included little men out of toothpicks and raisins for children to buy as gifts for family and friends. The money raised went back to the community.
Times have changed but the needs of the community remain the same. The funds raised by the ASC are donated to Cape Ann Community organizations like Wellspring, Open Door, Backyard Growers, and Animal Aid as well as scholarships for Gloucester High School graduating seniors who are going on to college or other post-graduate training.
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Send an email to [email protected] to receive information about upcoming events and news of the ASC. Your email will not be shared with anyone. We value you as a Friend of the ASC and your interest in our activities. As a thank you for your interest and support of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, we will send you an ASC favorite recipe.
Kathryn Hollett – March 27, 1938 – April 21, 2023
Kathryn Hollett, “Chicki” passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on Friday, April 21, 2023.
True to form, Chicki’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year was met with a determination to live her life on her own terms – with fortitude, elegance, a sense of humor and a renewed commitment to get busy designing the set for AVP’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins. Chicki was a Board member of the Annisquam Village Players, where she worked tirelessly each year since 1992 as Set Designer for the AVP theater productions. She was so passionate about the AVP work that even until the day of her death she was planning the AVP production for Gloucester’s upcoming 400th year celebration.
Her visiting hours will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester on Thursday, April 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no services and her burial will be held privately.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Open Door https://www.foodpantry.org/ways-to-give/donate/