Each year, around Christmas and then again at Easter, the Auxiliary traditionally spreads a little cheer by distributing flowers or plants to patients at the hospital and Wayne Woodlands Manor, Wayne Memorial’s long-term care home in Waymart.. “This Auxiliary service project started around 1975,” said Carol Chalmers, who organized the plant distribution. “This Christmas, we are giving out more than 200 plants.” Pictured left to right: Auxiliary members Marie Floyd, Dottie Wilcox, Lois and Bill Garret of Honesdale. The Auxiliary is involved in many service projects and welcomes new members. For more information about how to join ($5/year), call Katy Wood at (570) 253-5779.

Photo: Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Flower committee: Karen Burlein, Carol Chalmers, Dottie Wilcox and Marie Floyd.