'Team Up' Gardening Project Meets in Howard Beach

Published on June 25, 2025

CCBQ’s ‘Team Up’ Bridgebuilding Gardening group gathered at the Msgr. Pfeiffer Resource Center in Howard Beach last week, where they enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon despite the rain.

The group kicked off with some gardening-themed  trivia games, including a blind taste test that challenged participants to identify foods using their senses of taste, touch, and smell. 

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