The Legend of the Three Sisters |
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Fun Projects, Contests, and Education for the Whole Family! |
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A Note from President and Founder
Nada Cory
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In the Spirit of Thanksgiving - Gardening Joy and Gratitude.
“The root of joy is gratefulness… It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” - David Steindl-Rast
For many people, gardening is a pleasurable hobby that relieves stress, as well as a means to provide a beneficial bounty for the table. It’s an activity where you can be both productive and bring beauty into the world. My life, as you know, began on a farmstead (follow Stories with Nada, a true accounting of my childhood), and through the years and all the life cycle events, gardening has always reeled me in, creating endless joy.
Gardening not only allows one to be creative and productive, it allows the practice of gratitude and joy. When you dig a hole in the ground and take the soil into your hand, you’re participating in a ritual that’s been taking place since the dawn of humankind. If you take a moment and “give thanks for the rich soil in which to grow plants that feed your body and soul”, you are practicing gratitude. When you are weeding, look up for a moment and observe the beautiful sunlight playing off of the leaves on a tree, and experience a feeling of grace; You are not only nourishing your body and soul, you are also practicing gratitude.
As we plant, tend and harvest our Gardens of Hope this season, take just one moment to slow down, pause, take a deep breath, observe, and infuse our senses with the majesty of nature.
Be Joyful, Feel the Gratitude.
Nada
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The Three Sisters
A Native American Legend
Native Americans tell a story of three sisters who loved and supported one another. This most likely came to pass, when it was realized the planted vegetables represented in this legend, grew successfully, when grown together.
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You Are What You Eat!
Better understand the differences between Organic/Non-GMO/Local. Click on the poster for the full article and a list of Palm Beach County's best Green Markets.
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Meet Chef Olga Keller
Olga’s background as a healthcare provider, holistic nutritional coach and raw holistic Chef, changed her perspective on food.
Her core values bring awareness to all that food should not be, in order to look and taste delicious: Chemically processed and containing additives such as sugar, salt, oils, and starches. Creating food to prevent inflammatory responses in the body without compromising the taste and nutritional value is her specialty.
Olga is a passionate believer that everything we do in life should bring us joy. Daily meditations, Qigong, yoga, fitness, and conscious mindful living bring balance to her life.
Olga Keller is a member of the Joseph P Cory Foundation’s JOPCO consortium of health and wellness professionals.
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Look what we we made today! A perfect Thanksgiving side dish. |
Plumosa School of the Arts prepared a bountiful Corn Salsa during their Three Sisters lesson. Herbs and vegetables grown in their school garden, were added to compliment the recipe. Tastings were successful, and everyone better understood the "cooperation" and "support" that the Legend had provided. |
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Bo and Dona live in a place where nature is their playground and family is everything.
Join them and see where their adventures take them!
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New Park Program 11/19
Reservations Required Attendance Limited
The six-week series, covering assorted gardening and health and wellness topics, will be offered the third Thursday of each month, beginning November 19th.
We will meet, adhering to social distance guidelines, at the covered Biwa Pavilion in Morikami Park. Groups will be limited to the first 10 participants who reserve a spot. Everyone will receive an awareness bag with project materials and handouts. No cost.
For more information and to reserve, contact Carolina Rodriguez: 561.966.7033 or candres1@pbcgov.org
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Take a picture of your Corn Salsa, or anything you have created with your garden harvest. Upload from your smartphone, or scan it and email to: info@josephpcoryfoundation.org.
Don't forget to include your name in the email. Our staff will choose one winner, who will be notified on November 30, 2020, and will receive a $25 gift card.
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WORD SEARCH
Click on the photo and access the Three Sisters Word Search. Try and find all the nutrients in our special harvest vegetables. The list is located on the page.
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It took Superheros!
...Look at us Before
Plumosa School of the Arts (PSOA), a Gardens of Hope school participant, has become overgrown during COVID and campus restrictions.
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Thanks to all our partners, sponsors and affiliates, we are fulfilling our Mission: Empowering people and communities to achieve wellness
and well-being through education, expertise, and guidance.
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Continue to receive this Newsletter and participate in our Gardens of Hope program for the school term. Win awards and scholarships, have fun...
Impact your MIND - BODY - SPIRIT
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We're are going to need you when we get back to normal! |
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- Gardens of Hope
- Classrooms
- Events (yes, soon!)
Please click on our volunteer poster and review the form. You may contact the Foundation at any time.
561.501.3538
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JOIN JOPCO
Jointly Organized Professionals Collaborating Optimally!
The Joseph P Cory Foundation's consortium of health and wellbeing, is comprised of professionals that offer the best practices, products and protocols within their fields. Call to learn more and become a member!
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