Holiday Cards for Veterans
Junior members of The Rake & Hoe Garden Club of Westfield recently made holiday greeting cards for the veterans at the Lyons Hospital in Basking Ridge NJ. The cards will be placed in the175 Holiday Gift Bags, that the club members will prepare and donate to the hospital in early December.
These gift bags and handmade cards are designed to bring holiday cheer to the veterans who have served our country and are now deserving of our thanks and well wishes. To learn more about the services Lyons Veterans Medical Center provides and volunteer opportunities to support our military heroes, please call 908-647-0189 or visit:
newjersey.va.gov/locations/lyons_campus.asp
The Rake and Hoe Garden Club is affiliated with the Garden Club of New Jersey and the National Garden Club, Inc. The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club. The Juniors, ranging from kindergarten through high school students, meet monthly, after school during the school year to work on projects focused on flower design, gardening, and community service.Membership is open to residents of Westfield and surrounding towns. For more information, call Sharon Shiraga (908) 228-2865 or visit the club’s website, (rakeandhoegc.org) or Facebook page.
