By Tom Mackie
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
Just as you can count on a vista of new flowers and plants each summer at Ann’s Choice—all 103 acres meticulously landscaped by its professional crew—you can count on even more greenery around campus. Thanks to the “Green Thumbs” of one of Ann’s Choice’s most popular clubs—The Garden Club.
“The Garden Club was one of the first clubs established here,” says Marie Dmoch, Ann’s Choice retirement counselor. “When you look at all these beautifully landscaped acres and see all the active people in the community, it only seems natural that this club is so popular.”
Surprise Benefits
Last year there were 44 residents who participated in the Garden Club. This year they’re looking to add 20 more. In fact, knowing that you can continue your passion for gardening at Ann’s Choice is just one of the surprise benefits that people love about this community.
“One of the things that make Ann’s Choice so different from other communities is all the opportunities available here,” says Marie Dmoch. “We’ve got more amenities, clubs, activities, and overall opportunities to pursue your passion than you’ll find anywhere. Life just gets better here.”
Colorful Surroundings
According to Charley Gysi, the president of Ann’s Choice Garden Club, people are planting more than the typical fruits and vegetables.Charley plants flowers and even Bonsai Trees in his garden. And he says it’s not uncommon for people to replant things from their original house to their new home at Ann’s Choice.
“Before I moved here, I had a half-acre garden at my home in Willow Grove,” says Charley. “Knowing I could continue to garden at Ann’s Choice certainly made it the right choice. In fact, I took many of my plants and shrubs from my garden at my house and replanted them here at Ann’s Choice.”