September schedules include ours (see below). Hope to see you in our garden this season!
All are welcome, free-of-charge, RSVP Required – please call/text Mary (978-887-4202)
Please share our support programs with friends, family, clients, patients, or customers who are living the roles of long-term care-partner or care-receiver.
Our Summer Break
August 16 – September 8, we are on a summer vacation schedule. No programs are offered during these weeks. Program offerings will resume on September 10, Garden Rx, 1pm – 4pm.
Weekly Programs
September 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 – 1PM – 4PM; Garden RX. Open garden hours. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead, 1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm.
September 12, 19, 26 – 8:30am – 11:30am, Garden Crew. Volunteers (all abilities) meet new friends while assisting in the garden each week.
Monthly Programs
September 12 – 7PM – 8PM; Group Support; 2nd Thursday once a month. Care partners caring for a family member with FTD or Young Onset ALZ meet online via Zoom.
September 14 – 10am – 12pm: Memory Cafe. People with memory changes and care partners meet onsite in the Garden, April – October. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly conversations, flower fun, bird & fish watching. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead.
September 14 – 12PM – 1PM; Meet & Eat. Once a month. New & Old Friends: Bring a brown bag lunch, garden questions, and/or questions about Rest-Stop-Ranch. Small group limit is 10 people. Reserve your seat at the table at least 1 day ahead!
September 15 – 10AM – 2PM; Sunday Stroll. Reserve morning session 10am – 12pm, or afternoon session 12pm – 2pm.
Respite Retreats & Individual Support for Caregivers
By appointment with Mary E MacDonald, interfaith chaplain.
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 see” the volunteer opportunity. Seasonal volunteers usually commit to a weekly schedule, April – November.
Help maintain our wheelchair-accessible gardens (once per week, Thursday, 9am – 12pm)
Work with a small group to clear trails, and care for plants.
Help offer therapeutic program hospitality (once per week, Tuesday or Thursday, 1pm – 4pm)
Work with a small team to support guests navigating the gardens.
Help manage papers and mailings in the office (once per week, Wednesdays, 1-4pm)
Work with our office staff to file papers, organize the library, or mail letters.
Help with outreach in the community (flexible schedule)
Work with our Outreach Coordinator to spread the word about Rest-Stop-Ranch services.
