Joleen Kaye a Navajo woman who works as a Senior Companion at Ponderosa Pines nursing home is looking for someone to help get some gardening started at the facility again. They have some large pots and a raised bed on their outdoor patio, that were planted several years ago. Joleen comes several times a week and spends time with Native American residents who don't speak English. If you think you might be interested in helping please contact her 928-856-1032. They do have an activities director, so it might be just a short term project in getting things started. We did not discuss funding which might be an issue, but Viola's or Warner's may be willing to help with a few plants. We also just had a plant sale at hospice and have some leftovers that you could have. I did an inservice for the Senior Companion program and Warner's gave us some plants to work with. If you have any questions you can also call me. This is a great project to provide activity/gardening for those in need and provides another opportunity to give master gardeners visibility in the community.
Thanks,
Loni Shapiro
cnslds@q.com
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