In 2018, I created the Artful Meditation Workshop Series as a way to help heal from the trauma of surviving breast cancer. Each Silk Blooms flower arrangement I created at my kitchen table brought me immense joy and encouraged my healing as I walk this survivor path in faith. This prompted me to share my joy of living with my community. Sharing this floral & craft arts ministry has taught me there is still so much more to understand, new ways to learn and grow, and greater opportunities to give and experience kindness and joy.

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I began sharing with the older adult community because of my previous work. Since 2010, I have worked as a family case manager and a senior resident services coordinator. In these roles I was engaged in training, securing community resources, and developing programs for older adults.

Now, I present Silk Blooms Floral Arts & Artful Crafts to Public Libraries, Community Centers, Senior Centers and older adult groups, meeting wonderful over 55+ adults. 

Each workshop I present is an opportunity to share my talents while continuing to heal, learn, and grow. You can do a little thing that makes a big difference in someone else’s life. I am grateful and blessed for each day of life and inspired to share with as many older adults as I can. In 2024, I continue to offer crafts & floral workshops to adults and seniors in a variety of venues. My workshops have proven to help participants learn new skills, decrease social isolation, encourage a sense of achievement and experience creativity. Boston Senior Magazine graciously captured the essence of my work in the November 2022 issue.

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All of these activities enhance my recovery and survivorship! I have learned along this path of charting a different life, that no one is "too old" to learn new things and enjoy new experiences! My goal is to help transform the older adult community and create "New Beginnings". It's my hope that Artful Meditation Workshops helps to break through negative stereotypes about ageing and promotes your bloom! It's not about age, its about attitude!!!!