Student Organizations: The Community Thread Society (formerly the Knitting Circle Society)
The Community Thread Society of the Appalachian School of Law The Community Thread Society meets most weeks on Wednesday afternoons. Its members spread their projects out on the loveseats, chairs, and carpet of the Lions' Lounge. Some members are busy knitting blanket squares. Other members crochet the squares together to form child-sized blankets. Still other members add the edging to bring the project to completion. This group knits beautiful blankets for the abused and neglected children served by CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates that I profiled here . I can imagine how precious a lovingly hand-made blanket would be to a young child. Members include both men and women who enjoy a break from study, appreciate the chance to socialize, and feel a deep sense of commitment to the Grundy community. Students can use their hands for something ot...