Topsfield Memory Café is Featured in a New How-to Book
The Memory Café at the Rest.Stop.Ranch in Topsfield, MA is featured in a new book, The Alzheimer’s and Memory Café: How to Start and Succeed with Your Own Café (Jytte […]
Being the Change
Morning Report: Accessible Farm-to-Table Ready
We’ve continued to open-up the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Garden, adjacent to the Pear Tree Patio, for greater access by friends using walkers and canes. The new landscape architecture is
Morning Report: Redwood Table & Chairs Ready to Enjoy
Saturday was rainy, but still warm enough for us to labor outdoors with joy. We assembled our new redwood patio furniture: Table, 2 chairs, and 4 1/2 benches. This Pear
Morning Report: NE Corner Reclaimed
Last weekend, we planted four trees for our 4th wedding anniversary: Dogwood (NE Corner), Mimosa and Chaste (near the Caretaker’s Cottage), and Japanese Maple (near the Koi Pond). The NE
Morning Report: New Accessible Ornamental Trail
This past weekend Karl and I built a new access trail in the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Garden. The new trail is not yet wheelchair-accessible, but it does allow our
Morning Report: Mid October Mushrooms
Be sure to consult a mushroom guide before picking mushrooms to eat! With so many mushrooms now growing in the garden, I wonder which are fine to harvest? Two resources
New 2017 RESTOP RAM Drives Respite Message
Ecc. 1:2 “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity…” The RESTOP vanity plate drives a message to lift the burdens of long-term caregivers: Take time for respite. Starting today, Karl and
Stroll & Memory Café Reminder: This Sunday, 9/11, 11am – 2pm
Friends, This Sunday is our next Sunday Stroll and Memory Café. If you would like to attend, please e-mail or call me prior to your visit: mary at marymacissions.com or