This time of year reminds us of all that we have to be grateful for, as well as the impact we’ve had—thanks to your support and participation.
As we celebrate another year on the calendar, we’re proud to share few pictures of our activities.
Finally, we want to express our deep gratitude for your belief in our club and its special we are playing locally and internationally. Your support and leadership mean so much to us.
Wishing you and yours the very best of health and peace this season and throughout the New Year ahead.
FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF MHA ROTARY’S ACTIVITIES
Special Breakfast and induction ceremony was held on August 16th.
Sheriff Gannon was inducted on August 16, 2023.
It was great to see all our members at this special breakfast.
Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. This year on June 4th, MHA joined with the Hunterdon County Mental Health group to promote the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we have been fighting stigma, providing support, educational programs as well as doing public advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.
Therapeutic, Peace and Pollinator Garden at the NJ Buddhist Vihara.
With grants from the Rotary district, some local companies as well as Nickelodeons, Xerces Society and Pollinator Partners, we have set up the Therapeutic, Peace and Pollinator garden at the NJ Buddhist Vihara.
A therapeutic garden, according to the American Horticultural Therapy Association, is “a plant-dominated environment purposefully designed to facilitate interaction with the healing elements of nature. Interactions can be passive or active depending on the garden design and users’ needs.” Some of the types of therapeutic gardens include sensory gardens, healing gardens, restorative gardens, enabling gardens, and habilitation gardens.
Benefits
Working in a garden offers many benefits. Some of these benefits include connecting with nature, social interaction, and learning new skills. People of all skill levels can learn to grow and care for plants, and gardens can be designed so that they are accessible to everyone. If you are interested in volunteering at the garden, please let PDG Tulsi Maharjan know. trm7510@gmail.com
Volunteers helping ..
International Global Grant for Nepal.
MHA to host a special guest from Nepal.
Ms. Silvi Joshi, a member of the MHA from Nepal will be visiting us to learn more about Mental health practices in USA in April/May 2024. If you would like to have her visit your clinic, work place to share information, let us know. Silvi on the left of the picture.
The Asha Project 