V o lu me T wen t y N i ne , N umber 5
May/June 2015
Discover Beaumont, bench by bench
By Rena Burstein It is lovely to walk on the grounds of Beaumont, to hike the trails in Wheeler Woods and to harvest the vegetables or pick the flowers we have tended in the community Nalle Gardens. It is also lovely to rest in the shade of one of the trees in our Stewardship Woods or bask in the sun at the edge of our newly restored pond. While walking in the woods it is nice to stop at the top of a hill to breathe in the fragrant air, listen to the birds or just enjoy the rest. Strolling the paved roads of our grounds can also be a challenge for which a rest stop (or two) is welcome. There are 23 benches on the grounds to suit our needs or inclinations. Eight of the benches have memorial or dedication plaques. Just outside the Nalle Gardens is a bench dedicated to John Yurchenko, Mary’s late husband. To the right of
the Gardens is the Woodchoppers’ bench, dedicated to Richard T. Nalle and Arthur L. Wheeler. In the woods, overlooking the pond, is a bench in memory of Margaret Goodyear. Further in the woods is Hankie’s Birthday Bench, dedicated to two dogs from Spring Meadow Farm by Janneke Neilson. In a small clearing in the woods is a recently placed bench in memory of Anna and Brooke Roberts. A short distance along the path is a well-seasoned bench dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Mary Jane Clark.
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INSIDE: A dog's guide to Beaumont's woods...............Page 6 Hiking Beaumont...........................................Page 9