October Events, Volunteers & Donors Update

Accessible Rose: Teasing Georgia
Accessible Rose: Teasing Georgia
Visit Rest-Stop-Ranch at the Topsfield Fair, Monday, October 4, 11am – 5pm! It will be Senior Day and also Sensory Day. We will have a nonprofit table, and be either near the Administration Building or the Flower Building.

All Rest-Stop-Ranch Programs are Free-of-Charge. RSVP Required. Call 978-887-4202 (Mary)

Care-Partner Support Programs
Individual Support, by appointment.
Group Support, registration required. For care-partners caring for a person under 65 living with FTD or Young Onset ALZ. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6-7pm, online (Zoom).

Garden Hospitality Programs
We welcome friends to enjoy late summer blooms & fruits in our wheelchair-accessible garden. Bring a loved one and a picnic. Free-of-Charge, Donations Appreciated. Reservations Required, at least 24 hours in advance.

Memory Café in the Garden
October 9: Saturday, 10am – 12pm
All are welcome. The Program is designed for friends with memory changes and care-partners to meet up, enjoy coffee and fellowship.

Sunday Stroll
October 10: Sunday, 10am – 2pm, Hourly Reservations
All are welcome. The Program is designed for friends with wheels (wheelchairs, walkers, strollers) and care-partners.

Open Garden
Hourly Reservations: 1-4pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Volunteer Update
Get Dirty in the Garden
Two seasons (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer) are now available for garden volunteers who join us Thursday mornings, 9am – 12pm. Commit to one season or two… What feels good to you? Facilitated therapeutic garden program. All abilities welcome. Meet friends, learn or grow your garden skills, contribute to building and maintaining wheelchair-accessible gardens!

Fall & Winter Season:
September – January: Enjoy late summer blooms & fruits. Help with: fall/winter cleanup, plant & trail care, wild bird care. Assist with holiday light display planning, set-up, and break-down.

Spring & Summer Season:
March – July: Enjoy spring awakenings & summer delights. Help with: spring/summer cleanup, plant & trail care, wild bird care.

Volunteers needed! In the garden, at our hospitality events, outreach and in the office.
If interested, Please download, complete and return: Team Application

Donor Update
A recent $400. donation has helped us purchase spring-blooming crocuses, tulips, and daffodils. Our planting weekend will be Oct 23/24, 9am – 12pm.

3 Easy Ways to Donate!
1. Online: Facebook.com/reststopranch
2. By Check: Payable to ‘Rest-Stop-Ranch’
3. By Cash: Locked boxes onsite (2)

Thanks to all who support our mission and vision.

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