Thanks for the Rose Pruning Master Class!

Mary with David Cannistraro, of "Just Roses"

David Cannistraro, of Just Roses (his consulting business), volunteered his time with us this past Sunday. He helped to prune our 100 wheelchair-accessible roses, and was a helpful teacher to our volunteers, Christine, Marlene, and Bukia. Thanks so much, David! Anyone interested in learning more about roses can chat with…

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Daffodil Delights through April

Karen Moniz, volunteers monthly at our Memory Cafe

Thanks to all our monthly and weekly volunteers! Volunteer Opportunities are still available weekly Thursdays (Garden Crew) 9am – 12pm; Tuesdays or Thursdays (Garden Rx) 1-4pm, and on 2nd Sundays (Sunday Stroll), 10am – 2pm. Join us any of the dates below! April 16, 18, 23, 25 – 1PM –…

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April: 2nd Weekend: Garden Events

Daffodils pop along Wheelchair-Accessible Trail, at Kitchen Garden

Please reserve your visit 1 day ahead if possible. Parking is limited. The Bulb Parade has started! Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths, Lenten Roses, and Forsythia are in bloom! 0.5 mile wheelchair-friendly trails. April 13, 10am – 12pm: Memory Cafe. People with memory changes and care partners meet onsite in the Garden,…

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Garden Rx Begins! April 2, 1-4pm

Purple Crocuses

Our Bulb Parade has started! Enjoy 0.5 mile wheelchair-accessible trails, with snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, winter aconite, witch hazel… Garden RX is our weekly Tuesday/Thursday 1-4pm Open Garden. Any guest may reserve the early session, 1pm – 2:30pm; or late session, 2:30pm – 4pm. Reservations highly recommended as parking…

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Welcome Spring 2024!

John Coulon, Garden Crew Captain

March 1 is Meteorological Spring Our Thursday morning volunteer Garden Crew is uncovering emerging snowdrop and daffodil bulbs as we clear the winter away, and gather materials for our Welcome Spring Bonfire, happening March 16. March 9: Make a Sun Hat Our Memory Cafe is a monthly friendly social gathering…

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Volunteer Info Sessions 2024

Consider Volunteering with Us! View/Download our TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 80+. Most are young adults fulfilling volunteer requirements for school, or retired adults appreciating a weekly social connection while helping actualize our mission and vision. Any prospective volunteer is welcome to “come and…

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Boston Bridge Meeting at MIT Sloan School of Management

Mary poses at the MIT Management Sloan School Sign

2/21/24: Mary & Beverly spoke at the Boston Bridge group, MIT Sloan School of Management Boston Bridge is a group of aging advocates and professionals supporting networking and development of emerging professionals. The MIT AgeLab is affiliated with the group. Mary was contacted to make a presentation about Rest-Stop-Ranch services….

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Winter Fun 2024

Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica)

Let’s keep warm with loved ones and friends! Bonfire Parties! February 10, 1-4pm; Celebrate MardiGras. March 16, 1-4pm; Celebrate Spring’s Arrival. (1st Day of Spring is March 19!) All ages & abilities! Enthusiastic party people welcome! Come dressed for the outdoor party. After parking onsite, wander along wheelchair-accessible trails (boardwalk,…

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