Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit delivered goodie bags and cards recently to the veterans in the local care facilities in Gloucester and Mathews. Pictured in the group’s delivery to Walter Reed Convalescent Center are members, from left, Julie Coates, Claudia Clifton, Linda Osenton, Cheryl Knapke and activity staff Jennifer Caldwell. In bottom photo, on Oct. 25, members made 100 handcrafted cards for the group Cardz For Kids, an organization uplifting spirits one card at a time across the globe by delivering handmade cards to kids. For more information, visit cardzforkidz.org. Making cards for this project were, seated from left, Linda Osenton, Alberta Fortin, Linda Teagle; standing, Julie Coates, Karen Adair, Melanie Hummel, Claudia Clifton, future member Linda Rickman and Cheryl Knapke.

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