community SERVICE through flowers
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 June 11
MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
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
Tue, October 28 2025
6 Cheshvan 5786
Temple israel Happenings
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Defensive Driving Course with Brotherhood
Tuesday, Oct 28th 6:30pm to 9:30pm
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Rug Hooking
Thursday, Oct 30th 12:45pm to 2:45pm
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Master Plan Presentation
Thursday, Oct 30th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
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Brotherhood Breakfast with Television Trailblazer Tom Rogers
Sunday, Nov 2nd 10:00am to 11:30am
