Happy Mother's Day, Tomato Update, What's Sumi-E?

News from Cape Abilities, May 8

Happy Mother's Day

Don't Miss the Coupon

Happy Mother's Day, Bernyce

On Sunday, Bernyce Donalson is celebrating Mother's Day with her husband Buster - married

48 years - her six children and many grandchildren. But last Sunday, she was honored by the Cape Cod Branch of the NAACP for her Community Service - including over 30 years at Cape Abilities.

Bernyce is a key part of Cape Abilities. As Director of Production, she has helped hundreds of people with disabilities learn job skills and earn a paycheck. We can't imagine Cape Abilities without Bernyce. To understand why, watch this brief video: click here.

Not Your Average Joe's Supports Cape Abilities

Are you a fan of Not Your Average Joe's Restaurant at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis? You can help raise money for Cape Abilities. It's easy. Now through June, just flash your Not Your Average Cause card when you dine at the restaurant.

Here's the best part - they will donate 15% of your bill (excluding alcohol) to Cape Abilities. All you have to do is show the card to your server - and enjoy your meal.

4 ways to get the Not Your Average Joe's Cause Card
1. Stop by our farm at Route 6A in Dennis - open every day, 10AM - 6PM
2. Stop by our office at 895 Mary Dunn Road, Hyannis during business hours
3. Email pjaniak@CapeAbilities.org - she'll mail it to you
4. Call 508-778-5040

Farm Update: Great Hanging Plants, More Herbs

We've had a great turnout this week, despite the weather - it's been nice to see all our old friends. Right now, our hanging plants are beautiful - if you're looking for a flowering plant for Mother's Day - we have it.

If your Mother likes to garden, try some potted herbs - grown from seeds planted in our workcenter this winter. Use the online coupon below - buy 3, get 1free.

Tomato update: the rain and clouds has slowed the crop - Jim Knieriem now estimates our first tomatoes are about two weeks away. Think sunshine - we'll keep you posted.

Cape Abilities Farm on Route 6A in Dennis is open daily, 10AM - 6PM.

Photo: Shanda Hiller, a familiar voice to anyone who calls our Hyannis office.

Last Minute Gift - Adopt a Bee for Mother's Day
queen bee

There is still time to honor your mother by adopting a bee (or tomato plant or farm patch). Eash year, thousands of bees pollinate hundreds of tomato plants, and help create jobs for 50 people with disabilities at our farm.

It's the perfect Mother's Day gift - you'll receive an official adoption certificate for your Mother - as well as a Cape Abilities Farm membership valid for 10% off all purchases at Cape Abilities Farm for 1 year.

It is easy and quick to Adopt a Bee online, just click here.

Or stop by the farm - we're open every day - even Mother's Day - from 10AM-6PM.

We won't tell Mom you waited until the last minute...we promise.

Win a Farm Bag: What's Sumi-E?

Our very first art class at Cape Abilities Arts Center in Eastham started yesterday - instructor Donna Knight has enthusiastic students learning Sumi-E. Many thanks to Roberta Miller and everyone at the Cape Cod Art Association, for making this program possible.

If you would like a chance to win a Cape Abilities Farm bag, just email your answer to the quiz question to news@CapeAbilities.org

We will randomly select 3 winners from all of the correct entries.

Cape Abilities Quiz Question

What's Sumi-E?

Email your answer to news@CapeAbilities.org Good luck!

Cape Abilities Farm Online Coupon 3 inch Herb pots - $3/pot Buy 3, Get 1 Free
Coupon is valid May 4, 2009 - May 12, 2009 only at Cape Abilities Farm, Route 6A, Dennis. Coupon must be presented at checkout. Coupon can not be duplicated or copied. Cape Abilities is a non-profit that provides jobs, homes and therapeutic services for people with disabilities on Cape Cod.