THE MEMORY GARDEN
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2000:
Ground was broken at the Hampshire Regional
YMCA for the creation of a memory garden - a community space where
anyone can donate a plant or shrub in the memory of a loved one.
Using
land made available by the YMCA, members of THE GARDEN began
plantings of perennials and ground cover. The memory garden was
designed by landscape architect Nancy Denig and embodies the view
that life continues after tragedy. |
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RIBBON CUTTING
& LOCATION:
| The ribbon cutting ceremony was
held on June 3, 2000 at the First Annual Walk-a-thon. Families
that participate in The Garden program, as well as other
area individuals, were on hand to elebrate. Everyone there was
appreciative of this wonderful creation - a place where all people
can ommemorate a friend or family member. Eventually, in addition
to the plantings there will be a bench and quiet space for reflection. |
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| The Garden is located near the YMCA's entrance off Massasoit Street and welcomes all who wish to articipate either by offering
to add a planting or help with maintenance. In addition, The
Garden offers community members the opportunity to dedicate
a brick with a 3-line inscription in memory or in honor of a loved
one. These bricks will border the garden and also be placed next
to a donor's planting upon request. If you would like to offer a
plant, order a brick, volunteer your gardening skills, or make a
donation, please call 413-584-7086 ext. 124 or use our form to CONTACT US! |
JUNE 3, 2007
| June 3, 2007, a rededication
of The Memory Garden was held. The Memory Garden, which includes
bricks of remembrance purchased by local community members, was
recently refurbished by local Eagle Scout volunteer Branden Planka
of Troop 114 in Southwick, Mass.; Branden took on this project
in memory of a family friend, Carl Jez. |
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