New friendships are flourishing in the midst of blooming flowers in the Rose Garden with the arrival of two henna-patterned benches for public use.
The friendship benches, donated by the Northland Indian Association, were blessed
Tackling social isolation through use of a friendship bench are Lianne Nicholas, left, June Rankin and Clara Correa. Photo/John Stone
New friendships are flourishing in the midst of blooming flowers in the Rose Garden with the arrival of two henna-patterned benches for public use.
The friendship benches, donated by the Northland Indian Association, were blessed
The initiative started in response to some elderly going without food.