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.

For upcoming dates, please email Marla Gardner or check the events tab in the navigation bar.

Your participation in this event makes it possible for us to create beautiful flower arrangements for residents in local nursing homes.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event and thank you for your continued support of this project.

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Where do we get flowers?

Generous donations of flowers from our supporting florists and local businesses add beauty and excitement to the project.

Enthusiastic support from local florists

Forever Yours Florist in Peekskill, Trader Joe's in Yorktown and Rubrums Florist in Ossining 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
Rubrums
Trader Joe's
Our Volunteers

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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2025

Sisterhood Book Group
Tuesday, Aug 19th 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Sisterhood Book Group will be discussing the historical fiction novel "The Lions of Fifth Avenue" by Fiona Davis.We will meet at a congregant's home and share a pot luck dinner.
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2025

Deadline to Order Babka, Rugelach & More
Tuesday, Aug 26th (All day)
Take this opportunity to enjoy traditional sweet treats while supporting Temple Israel’s Sisterhood, who provides support for many Temple functions; including a luncheon for choir, ushers, band and clergy during the High Holy Days, Break Fast, CJL, and many Temple event programs throughout the year. You can support Sisterhood by purchasing the following items: Babkas, Honey Cake and Rugelach, Sugar free Rugelach and...New this year - Apple Babka
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025

Parent Connect sponsored by Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Sunday, Sep 7th 9:30am to 10:30am
This is an opportunity for parents, grades 1-6 to meet and greet and connect with one another on the first day of school. Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025

Current Events
Tuesday, Sep 9th 10:30am to 12:00pm
On the second Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 -12:00, join us at the Temple for our lively discussion around issues of local, national and international news events. We cover everything from breaking news to issues around health and well being and more! If you can't come in person, contact Shari to receive a link to join us virtually.
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