Planting seeds and watching them sprout into fruitful plants is spiritually and mentally rewarding for those who garden. Tending to a shared piece of land with neighbors, family, and friends transforms the garden into a place for bonding and a center for the community. A senior community garden is not only beneficial for stimulating social action but also provides a budget-friendly source of produce for fresh, healthy meals.
Caring for a garden is great physical activity for seniors. Weeding, planting, and maintaining the garden provides low impact exercise.. Seniors can work at their individual pace and take periodic breaks to admire the beauty of their work. Garden events centered around planting and harvesting give gardeners goals to work towards. In addition, community gardens contribute to neighborhood sustainability - providing a natural haven in the midst of urban development.
Valencia Terrace is proud to participate in the Corona Community Garden at Peace ground breaking from 9:00 to 10:00 am this Saturday, October 16th. In honor of our one-year anniversary, we invite you to join us for a champagne brunch afterwards.
RSVP by calling us at (951) 273-1300 or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/valenciaterrace
Do you encourage planting flowers and such in their rooms? At one of my friends facilities, a few of the seniors were growing flowers in their rooms. It was great and they really enjoyed it, but once afternoon, one of the elderly ladies left her window open without a screen and bees flew into her room and she got stung.
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