ROSELAND — By the River (BTR) residents were delighted to receive Valentine’s Day gift baskets of toiletries, candy, pen, notes, and even Sudoku books from the Jasmine Circle of the Garden Club of Indian River County this week.
Volunteers from the Jasmine Club delivered 32 gift baskets and flowers under the support of Susan Toth Currier, president. The gifts of pansies and johnny jump-ups for each resident are blooming and refreshing.
Some chose to plant their own. Others planted them outside to give more color to the patio and screened-in porch areas. The Jasmine Circle has been doing this for BTR residents for several years.
“The flowers were colorful and the gift baskets a joy. Clubs and groups who donate to our residents have no idea how much this brightens their lives. Thank you to the Jasmine Circle for their continued commitment to our seniors,” said Sita Gange Harrison, public relations director at By the River.
The Jasmine Circle gave the gift baskets to BTR residents as well as seniors from the area who attended the special luncheon. BTR is the site in Sebastian for the Senior Resource Association Congregate Meal Program, which serves approximately 20 seniors from Northern Indian River County each week day, in addition to BTR residents.
By the River, founded by interfaith spiritual teacher Ma Jaya, is the Treasure Coast’s nonprofit, independent living community for low-income seniors.
They are currently accepting applications for residency. There are several suites available.
For tours or to find out if a senior over the age of 62 or family member qualifies, please call (778) 388-5858 to schedule an appointment or stop by at any time.
BTR is located at 11065 Ganga Way, off Roseland Rd. in Sebastian.
Rents are based on a sliding scale, depending on income, and range from $303-505 per month.
For more information, please visit www.BytheRiver.org.
