“Sometimes she helps someone else finish something too. Like many of you, she always has something to work on in her pocket or bag.” MJ nodded to Amalia, who held her ball of yarn and the beginnings of a crocheted lap robe in the air. “Any more questions?”

“By the way, before I forget, don’t you all forget to forage in that bin of yarn we have back there and take home what you can use. We wouldn’t want you to run out. Our next group meets at the Lutheran Church and it too is open to the public. They meet in the afternoon after a potluck lunch, so we have mornings, afternoons, and evenings and all on different days of the week.” She motioned to Roxie, who came to stand beside her.

“I have a letter here that I thought you all might enjoy.” Roxie took a card from an envelope and held it up for all to see. “This is from Hawaii. ‘Dear Roxie and all our friends in the Fond du Lac UFO groups. Ours is the story of another kind of unfinished objects. We had both been single for a few years and then met at the first UFO group. We found ourselves enjoying the visiting at the meeting. One night I mentioned I was frustrated with the latch on my front door. George volunteered to come see about it. He ended up putting in a new handle and latch so I offered to cook supper in return since he refused payment. The rest is history. We were married ten days ago and are on an extended honeymoon spending time on each of the islands. We will be sure to attend the first meeting when we get home, unless we choose to take a round-the-world cruise that leaves not long after we get back. We both dreamed of having a travel companion but marriage was not in our plans. That is, before UFO.

“‘All this goes to show, you just never know what might happen. Again, thanks and see you one of these days.

“‘Blessings,

“‘George and Alice Nelson.’”

The applause burst out, along with a few hoots and whistles. Roxie held up her mike again. “As we have said, you never know what might happen when people get together to finish UFOs. We know there are groups in other places because they have read about us and asked for suggestions. We thank you all for coming and I hope you’ll take time to admire all the displays we have, including the scrapbook maintained by Judith, the pictures of all those who finished, and the yarn bin, of course. Our Supplies Swap was a huge success also, but all it did for me was add another project that I couldn’t resist. I have a feeling I was not alone. Anne, will you and Gary stand up?” She waved to them with both hands. “Our supper tonight was catered by Annie’s Fountain City Cafe. Didn’t they do a superb job?”