Jackie, Fred and Alan all volunteered with Second Bloom this past week at Highland Farms Retirements Center.   Jackie was our designated photographer.  It was Fred’s first time volunteering with us.  Here’s a great photo of  him with Martha.  Look at the direct, open contact he’s making.  Fred said that his mother used to arrange flowers all the time.  He definitely took to it easily.   Not only was Fred good but he was fast.  He and Alan were like a tag team.  They made sure everyone got an arrangement, wheeling the cart full of flowers down the sprawling hallways.  What a wonderful presence they all are for the residents, greeting them openly and whole heartedly, willing to spend a few minutes talking with them as they give them these beautiful flowers.  The flowers are the vehicle that allows for this warm exchange.