THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 15, 2020 Page 11 April showers bring May Mother’s Day flowers Maria Trinchese, Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and Aryssa and Lori Ardai distributed 71 flowers at Roland Graham Housing for the Elderly (Forestdale) on Friday for Mother’s Day. By Tara Vocino T hrough the continued generosity of Encore Boston Harbor and Bread of Life, approximately 200 Malden mothers and grandmothers throughout the city were surprised to receive flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day last Sunday. Bread of Life notified Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council members of the plant donations, and they invited city leaders to distribute them in their wards. Plants were also provided to Bread of Life and Young Women’s Christian Association clients. Last Friday, City Council President Jadeane Sica, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, along with a crew of their volunteers, placed plants at the seniors’ doors of Forestdale Park Assisted Living, Forestdale Senior Housing, Salem Towers, the Robinson Cuticura Building and Dexter House. The councillors also then delivered plants to seniors in their wards. All plants contained a “Happy Mother’s Day note” that included the sponsors. “It was a pleasure to bring some joy to people who have been cooped up in their houses for so long,” said Murphy, who visited Roland Graham Housing for the Elderly (Forestdale). “Many residents opened their doors and thanked us as we left the flowers.” —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Maria Trinchese and Event Organizer/Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy had flowers ready-togo in a car trunk. Alyssa Ardai rang a doorbell on Kimball Street. Lori Ardai dropped off flowers at the doorstep after ringing the bell. Carol McCuish said the city is taking good care of the elderly. Virginia Ruane, a resident at Forestdale Park Senior Living, receives her Mother's Day flowers. (Courtesy photo, Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy) Celebrating her 93rd birthday, Mary Stamatis – with a poster saying, “grandmother” in Greek – was all smiles about her dual celebration. Amphan Yanthanee accepted Mother’s Day flowers from the city and other donors on her threshold.
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