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Cedar Mountain Commons residents transform courtyard into new ladybug-themed garden

NEWINGTON - Cedar Mountain Commons residents were busy throughout June crafting various items to decorate the new ladybug garden that was dedicated in the rear courtyard on July 10.

“Our grounds at Cedar Mountain Commons are beautifully landscaped, however, residents and staff decided to create this haven where people can enjoy the sunshine, birds, chipmunks and other wildlife,” said Debra Labbe, activity director. The ideas soon blossomed into transforming the area into a garden with a ladybug theme. Various garden decorations including windsocks, wind chimes, suncatchers and painted ladybug rocks were all made by the residents.

Two prominent features are birdhouses that were made from recycled materials under the guidance of Tom Pleva, executive chef, and Diovadis Perez, maintenance director. Residents also learned about bird habitats and planned the projects accordingly. They decided that the hanging birdhouse should be painted a cherry sunshine yellow and the other birdhouse, which was left natural, was positioned on a 6-foot pole.

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The new decorations complement the natural feel of the area, which includes walking paths, raised flower beds and several sitting areas. The dedication was celebrated with a Sunshine, Songbirds and Smoothies event, followed by a Garden Happy Hour and dinner.

Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community. It is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive in Newington.

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