Smiles All Around As ‘Be Happy’ Mugs Are Delivered

Residents of Masonicare at Newtown and their assisted living community, Lockwood Lodge, were all smiles recently when flower-filled “Be Happy” mugs were personally delivered by representatives of the Connecticut Unit of Teleflora.

The program is a coordinated effort by thousands of Teleflora member florists throughout the country who volunteer their time to create and deliver their signature “Be Happy” mugs for Make Someone Smile Week, which first began in 2000. Teleflora donates the yellow keepsake mugs, which are delivered to patients in veterans hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

According to Tom Gutner, president of Masonicare at Newtown, six florists from the area, who are all members of the Teleflora Connecticut unit, volunteered their time and talent to create and deliver the beautiful bouquets to residents of Masonicare at Newtown.

“Our staff as well as our residents were so pleased and honored to have been chosen to receive more than 200 floral arrangements this year,” Mr Gutner said.