The family of one of our long time, founding members, Peter Blake, who passed away in May 2016, recently honored their husband, father, and grandfather with a gift to RIGC. They continued his longstanding tradition of being a generous friend to Roosevelt Island Garden Club. The Blakes have donated a special teak glider for members and visitors alike to enjoy a moment of quiet rest in the garden.
Neal Weissman, RIGC president, and Sande Elinson, RIGC Secretary, and the Board worked with the Blakes on this idea. Sande and Mitch waited and met the delivery van on a hot July day to receive this beautiful gift.
Claire Blake and her daughter, Rebecca Blake Korhammer, as well as all three grandchildren, Ryan, Maxwell, and Summer came out to the gardens on Monday evening, July 31, to try out the new bench.
We thank them all for this very lovely addition to our garden site.
Neal Weissman, RIGC president, and Sande Elinson, RIGC Secretary, and the Board worked with the Blakes on this idea. Sande and Mitch waited and met the delivery van on a hot July day to receive this beautiful gift.
Claire Blake and her daughter, Rebecca Blake Korhammer, as well as all three grandchildren, Ryan, Maxwell, and Summer came out to the gardens on Monday evening, July 31, to try out the new bench.
We thank them all for this very lovely addition to our garden site.
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