Free Tomato Seeds Enclosed and Great Memories

Nov 1, 2011 | Health Eating

Once you reach “senior” status, the mail starts: “Urgent” medical info, “Urgent” – Do you need an assisted living facility? , “Urgent” – do you have money saved for retirement?, etc, etc. The language on the envelopes always push the need to “open and reply immediately”, (and you can just hear the unwritten–“Or, you’ll be sorry”!). I look thru them to make sure that I won’t be and then throw them away.

So, I’ll take my tomato seed letter as a sign to step up to better diet habits.

However, one notice did catch my eye. It said “free tomato seeds enclosed”, how nice. I opened that one, even though I don’t garden, I live in an apartment, but I appreciated the gesture. Not wanting to waste anything, I left the free seeds in the lobby for a neighbor who might be more inclined to have an urban vegetable plot on their balcony (read fire escape).
But then I got to thinking. Fresh tomatoes sound really delicious. My father would grow them in the back yard and they were usually sweeter than those found in the super market. He was proud of them. Nice memories.
I do frozen rather than fresh mostly, it’s often cheaper and it won’t spoil. No complaints, but, vegetables and fruits that are eaten close to where they’re grown just seem to have something more – probably more nutrients, taste and scent. I love to smell fruit at the local market
So, I’ll take my tomato seed letter as a sign to step up to better diet habits. I gifted the free tomato seeds, dumped the mail, but reminded myself that I deserve to smell and then eat fresh veggies and fruits whenever. They’re good for me, health wise and soul wise. (I will most likely feel better and less guilty after consuming a bacon sandwich.)
BTW: the letter was an offer to subscribe to a lifestyle magazine targeting seniors in Northern California.

Eating Healthy Should Not Be A Challenge for Seniors

Oct 7, 2011 | Fresh Foods, Health Eating, Independent Living

 

snacksNot all neighborhoods have major supermarkets or access to fresh vegetables and fruits at a reasonable price. This fact had become a major challenge for many seniors, whose quality of life and health is greatly depended on eating balanced meals.

Specifically, for all of us,  eating well and healthy contributes to a better immune system, higher energy and emotionally, a more positive outlook on life. For many seniors their location makes it difficult for them to enjoy these benefits.

Our regular visits to senior communities eliminates the challenges of location and mobility that  seniors may face by bringing our “Fresh Market” to the facilities where they live or the senior’s centers in their neighborhoods.

We believe that this is an important and positive service. If you would like to learn more, please contact us.

 


 

Fresh Produce and More

Oct 5, 2011 | Fresh Foods, Health Eating, Independent Living

Residents at Stone Creek Village have the opportunity to socialize and interact with their neighbors during our monthly farmer’s market visits.

We believe that our visits support the goals of improved quality of life and stronger communities. In addition our local volunteers and sponsors get to experience first hand what it is to “Make a Difference” in some ones life.

Our Recent Visit to Tanner Gardens

Our Recent Visit to Tanner Gardens

Oct 4, 2011 | Health Eating

A very important aspect of our program is consistency. Not only do we work hard on providing the communities we serve with excellent produce, we are just as committed to maintaining a regular schedule that our seniors can count on.

“I look forward to their visits and purchasing staples, like potato or bananas,  as well as other seasonal fruits and vegetables. I can buy what I can use now and not worry about food spoiling.”