Greetings!
It's a wrap! Our 2018 calendar is finished just in time to be ready for holiday giving. It was a labor of love and, as you can see by the photo, a lot of fun.( Irene, 92 is very photogenic!) Thank you to all the hippies, mermaids, patriots, and all-around good sports who traveled to some of Cape Cod's most well known locations. A special thanks to Denise Barker, our talented photographer! Look for our calendar next month at local stores and businesses across the Cape and support Flower Angels important mission of love and flowers.
A message from a recipient of a Flower Angels kindness bouquet last month:
"This is William, a resident at Woodlands Pleasant Bay in Brewster. I just wanted to call and tell you how wonderful it was to find this cup of flowers. It was one of the nicest design displays I have seen in a longtime. I really appreciate that and wanted you to know that what you are doing is really appreciated. Thank you very much."
Flower Angels has delivered over 29,000 moments of kindness since 2014!
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Did YOU KNOW... Flower Angels USA strives to be GREEN?
We receive thousands of flowers weekly. Most of them are perfectly fine to be recycled and repurposed into cheerful bouquets. But some flowers and greens are not vase-worthy. Do we throw them away? Of course not! All of our leftover flowers, stems, and greens are composted and used by landscapers, gardeners and other partners in the community.
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We carefully sort any pieces leftover from putting bouquets together. We recycle our paper, metal, rubber and plastics. We repurpose as many things as possible including ribbons, bows and rubber bands. We collect tea cups and vases to sterilize and reuse again and again.
Speaking of recycling and repurposing.......
Thank you to Lucy Batterman and Eli Fishbein, Kathie Miller, and Cape Cod Health Care for donating the beautiful wedding and event flowers. Check out our website if you have a wedding or event coming up and would like to donate your flowers! Your flowers will lift the spirits of so many!
We are proud of our GREEN commitment.
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A
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I AM OF CAPE COD: PEOPLE AND THEIR STORIES
On Tuesday, August 1, a very special evening took place in the Sandwich Town Hall with the author and photographer of a marvelous new book,
I Am of Cape Cod: People and Their Stories.
On August 29th East End Books also hosted a special book event at Truro Vineyards to celebrate this special book.
This is the first book to celebrate wonderful people, natives, and washashores, who make their lives on Cape Cod and the special connection that they feel with the region. John Whelan and photographer Kim Roderiques drove the length and breadth of Cape Cod to all fifteen towns to interview and photograph the 139 individuals that appear in this book. These are the fishermen, artists, politicians, scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs, environmental activists, writers, and others who give the Cape its particular character and spirit. Each shares a personal and moving story about what living on the Cape means to them.
Suzanne Carter was honored to be featured, along with Flower Angels USA, in this special publication. Her unique life and dedication to her mission of kindness is one the 139 in this book.
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SARA CAMPBELL EVENT
MAIN STREET, CHATHAM
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thank you to Sharon Riley, Flower Angels volunteer extraordinaire, who made the beautiful bouquets that adorned the Sara Campbell store in Chatham on July 19th. Marie Lennon, a Flower Angels supporter and friend of Sara Campbell, coordinated a spectacular fundraiser. Thank you, Marie and Sara Campbell!! It was a successful night of shopping and fun.
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Books in Bloom- Eldredge Public Library Chatham
Friends of the Eldredge Public Library held their annual Books In Bloom cocktail party and reception on Sunday, August 27th. Twelve local designers were asked to use their favorite book to inspire a floral design. Flower Angel Deb Brown created a special teaset floral arrangement to complement the book,
The Vintage Teacup Club.
It was a lovely event that raised money for the library. It also allowed Flower Angels an opportunity to meet many Chatham residents who had great interest in the work and mission of Flower Angels.
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Calling All Angels!
We are in the planning stages for our second appearance at Spectacle of Trees at the Cape Cod Mall December 1-9. Last year was a tremendous success, and thanks to an amazing team of organizers, planners, decorators, and contributors, we were invited back. Plan on getting involved in whatever way you can. The success of this important fundraiser relies on the wonderful gifts we will have under our tree and outstanding ticket sales. If your business would like to donate gift certificates, travel packages, electronics, toys or any other gifts, please contact Flower Angels at grace@flowerangelsusa.org or 508-280-9869. Stay tuned for more details.
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Did you know 85% of the residents in nursing homes rarely have a visitor and 60% never have a visitor? Flower Angels does not forget these wonderful people. To date, over 29,000 bouquets of kindness have been delivered to those who have been forgotten. Help us continue our mission of love and flowers.
Donate today!
www.flowerangelsusa.org
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