A group of us have been giving tying lessons at a nearby Veterans
Home. You might have one near you, too.

vince

How is it going at the local Vets Home? Do you teach to the same group
all the time?

We've done it now for about three winters. Usually about a dozen vets
show up for the class. There are some who keep coming, but there is
also some turnover. We started out with about eight instructors but the
number has dwindled to five regulars, one of whom was able to persuade
his Elks Club chapter to donate some funds for buying tools and materials.

Not all the vets are physically or mentally able to tie a good fly, but
at the very least, a session gives them a break from what must be a
pretty monotonous existence.

Are you able to get there often?

The schedule is one afternoon a month. Last spring, one member of the
instructors group was able to arrange for a bus to take some of the vets
to a state park not far away for an afternoon's outing. Some fished,
some just enjoyed the outing.

vince