You are invited to our Giant steps sales

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Sales:

Dec. tbd , 2011, 10-2

Where: In the Rotunda at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System

950 Campbell Ave

West Haven, Ct 06516

Contact Martha Haeseler: 203 932-5711 x 5572 martha.haeseler@va.gov

Note: If you can't make it John Passander Veterans facilitator will be happy to meet you at a drop off point in the Newtown area. You may reach John at 203-757-0302, photos to be posted shortly of some of the items.

Giants steps is a arts and crafts program for Veterans. Proceeds from the sales goes to the Vets.

Get involved! Would you like to help build this greenhouse!

We would like to build a greenhouse for our Veterans in West Haven, CT, Project leader

Would you like to help?
Fundraising, construction, promotion......
There are many ways for you to contribute.
Please spread the word!

Contact John Passander
email him at trinity@trinityproduction.org

Help build a greenhouse for our Vets in West Haven, CT

Our vets deserve our heartfelt gratitude for serving our country, and we are promoting awareness and seeking funding to build a greenhouse at the VA campus in West Haven, CT. It is well known that working with plants and flowers – being part of nature - has a therapeutic, nurturing and calming effect.

The current garden program is limited to seasonal (0nly 90 days) activity. A greenhouse would allow for year-round participation. Research shows that simply viewing plants has therapeutic rewards. A greenhouse would have additional benefits for skills training and a permanent place for retreat and relaxation – an indoor natural sanctuary for patients, families and hospital staff – all of whom are under stress.

The building would also be wheelchair accessible, providing an additional outlet for patient populations not now served. A garden for the blind is also planned, yielding a unique sensory experience for all. The greenhouse would be completely climate controlled and have an ADA approved restroom. Exotic/tropical plants, waterfall design, paved walkway and benches/table and chairs will all contribute to an environment conducive to relaxation and relief from the everyday nagging issues of stress, whether physical, mental, or both. And it would be FUN! Contact John Passander 203-757-0302 project leader