Community Service through flowers

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The program promotes a sense of peace and unity within our community and beyond through acts of loving kindness and social justice. Our goal is to bring joy into the lives of the elderly in nursing homes and build community among volunteers.

If you have any questions, please contact Marla Gardner or Judy Wexler.

Upcoming Dates:

- Monday, July 31 - Register here
- Monday, October 2
- Monday, November 13

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Where do we get flowers?

Generous donations of flowers from our supporting florists and from life cycle events like weddings add beauty and excitement to the project!

Enthusiastic support from local florists

Forever Yours Flowers & Gifts and Seasons on Hudson donate fresh flowers and provides lessons in flower arranging for our volunteers!

Our Volunteers

Our volunteers are members of Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Open Arms for Refugees, community members and friends of friends.

Nursing Homes Where We Have Provided Flowers

Bethel Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care
Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The Country House in Westchester
Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
And More to Come!

Special thanks to

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
Forever Yours Florist & Gifts
Seasons on Hudson Florist
Hollow Brook Golf Club
Generous Flower Donations from Brides and Grooms
Our Volunteers

Fri, September 22 2023
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OctOctober 1 , 2023

Temple Tots
Sunday, Oct 1st 9:30am to 10:30am
Families with young children connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families with young children (ages 5 and younger) are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
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Monday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2023

Community Service Through Flowers
Monday, Oct 2nd 11:00am to 12:30pm
The program promotes a sense of peace and unity within our community and beyond through acts of loving kindness and social justice. Our goal is to bring joy into the lives of the elderly by creating floral arrangements which are distributed to local nursing homes and to build community among volunteers through this process.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023

Sisterhood Membership Celebration Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 4th 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Come kick-off 5784 with food, wine and song as we celebrate your Sisterhood membership and Sukkot. The registration link below will close on October 2 so we have an accurate headcount for all the people preparing food. Please make sure you’ve paid Sisterhood dues ($45) for 2023-24 in advance OR bring your check/cash to the door. Contact sisterhood@tinw.org or call Laura Copel at 914-462-1136 with any questions. Remember to register so we can expect you!
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023

Simchat Torah Multi Gen Shabbat Service with Kitah Zayin
Friday, Oct 6th 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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