Thursday, October 20, 2011

OEFOIF meeting in Rocky Hill Oct. 19, 2011

Veterans OEFOIF presentation meeting in Rocky Hill, CT
Veterans OEFOIF presentation meeting in Rocky Hill, CT
John is the team leader for the Veteran greenhouse project 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. He is a well know orchid grower and breeder who has traveled extensively giving orchid lectures and workshops. Some of his affiliations include: past president of the Orchid Society, lifetime honorary member of the Greater NY Orchid Society, member of the Westchester Orchid Round Table and current active member of the Newtown Horticulture club.

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 diabled vets taking part in this seasonal gardening program has become the driving force behind the idea for a permanent year round greenhouse.

Trinity a nonprofit whose mission is to facilitate mind, body and Spirit wellness through quality programs in a caring environment. Trinity feels together we can make a difference so they are asking you to help build a greenhouse at the Veterans Hospital in West Haven, CT for
our veterans and their families and friends for horticultural therapy.

There are many ways for you to participate: financial contributions, promotion, fundraising, awareness are some of the things to choose from.
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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

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