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.

Upcoming Dates for 2026:

April 16 and May 21

Stay tuned for registration information.

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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

Sat, March 7 2026
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MarMarch 9 , 2026

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Monday, Mar 9th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2026

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Tuesday, Mar 10th 10:30am to 12:00pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2026

Brotherhood Lecture - Being a Jew in Troubling Times
Thursday, Mar 12th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026

Brotherhood - Sisterhood Classic Movie Night Presents “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
Shabbat, Mar 14th 7:00pm to 9:30pm
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