Grateful for you All! Donate Today to support Family Caregivers & Respite Programs! https://www.mightycause.com/story/SkyGardens
November is National Family Caregivers Month! Learn more: https://www.caregiveraction.org/nfc-month/
All are welcome. Our therapeutic programs require registration (978-887-4202) and are free-of-charge. Donations are appreciated. 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.
Weekly Programs
GARDEN CREW: November 11, 13 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
T & TH, Volunteers (all abilities) meet new friends while assisting in the garden each week.
GARDEN RX: November 11, 13 – 1pm – 4pm
Open garden hours, T & TH. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead, 1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm.
Monthly Programs
November 8 – 10am – 12pm: MEMORY CAFE. People with memory changes and care partners meet onsite in the Garden, April – October and in the Cottage from November through March. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly conversations, flower fun, bird & fish watching. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead.
November 9 – 10AM – 2PM; SUNDAY STROLL. Reserve morning session 10am – 12pm, or afternoon session 12pm – 2pm.
November 13 – 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.
By Appointment
2 hr. Respite Retreats & 30-50 min. Individual Support for Caregivers
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Recruiting Volunteers!
Interested in a role hosting guests at our Holiday Stroll events?
Friday and Saturday evenings, first 3 weekends of December.
If yes, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Christel! (christelreststopranch@gmail.com)
Volunteer Once-per-Week (Fall Cleanup in the Garden)
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9am-12pm
Volunteer Once-per-Month (Memory Cafe Program)
2nd Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
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.
Help maintain our wheelchair-accessible gardens (once per week, Tues./Thurs., 9am – 12pm)
Work with a small group to clear trails, and care for plants.
Help offer therapeutic program hospitality (once per week, Tues./Thurs., 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 development/outreach in the community (flexible schedule) Work with our Outreach Coordinator to spread the word about Rest-Stop-Ranch services.
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3 Easy Ways to Donate:
Online – Mighty Cause: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/story/SkyGardens
Venmo “Rest-Stop-Ranch”; OR Facebook.com/reststopranch
Check – Make payable to “Rest-Stop-Ranch”; Mail to:
202 Haverhill Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
Cash – Locked Boxes Onsite
Thanks again to ALL who have financially contributed over the years to make our ADA Accessible Garden Trails (0.5 mile).
With Gratitude,
The Rest-Stop-Ranch Team ~ Caring for Caregivers, Building access for all, with fragrant flowers and fruits within reach.
