John Passander project presenter along with Pat Arena from Schoolhouse Apartments, New Canaan, Ct hosted a gathering to raise awareness and funds for "A Greenhouse for our Veterans" that is being proposed by Trinity Productions. John is a former corporate business owner who is now retired John's new adventure became gardening and volunteering. His love of orchids created the need for his own personal greenhouse. He later became the president of the Orchid Society.
As a veteran John decided to spend time helping the Giant Steps program at the Veterans Hospital in West Haven, CT. His work at the hospital is seasonal gardening with fellow veterans. Seeing the pride joy and enthusiasm experienced by the disabled vets taking part in this seasonal gardening program has become the driving force behind the idea for a permanent year round greenhouse.
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, their families, and the hospital staff .
Trinity Productions is a nonprofit whose mission is to facilitate mind, body and Spirit wellness through quality programs in a caring environment. Trinity is asking you for your help with the Greenhouse Project for our veterans and their families and friends for year round gardening and horticultural therapy.
Contributions, promotion, fundraising, awareness are some of the things you could choose from. We'd love to hear from you. Contact John at 203-757-0302 or email trinity@trinityproduction.org or visit our website to learn more www.trinityproduction.org
