MEADOW LAKES BECOMES AN ARBORETUM
In 2005, Meadow Lakes became the Robert Alonzo Winters Arboretum. Named for the man who found the property and first developed the concept of Meadow Lakes, the Arboretum was dedicated in May 2005. At the time of the dedication, Dr. Robert A. Winters was a resident at Meadow Lakes. He is shown below with Ms. Sharon Eldridge, Executive Director at that time, who presented the dedication to Dr. Winters.
Sharon Eldridge and Chuck Mooney, COO of PHS Senior Living, present a montage of tree pictures to Dr. Winters. Dr. Winters estate presented the pictures to Meadow Lakes and they now hang in the Port Cochere.
Dr. Winters accepting the Dedication of the Arboretum in his name.
TIME CAPSULE INSTALLED AT FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
In 2005, Meadow Lakes celebrated its 40th anniversary with an anniversary dinner, parties, games, an art demonstration and other events. As part of the celebration, a time capsule was filled and hung on the wall in the "History Hallway." It is planned that the time capsule will be opened at the 50th anniversary celebration.
The Time Capsule is installed in a special cabinet made for us by our friend, Joe Tiedeman, owner of St. Josephs's Cabinetry. Because it is not buried in a cornerstone or the ground, we are able to enjoy it and think about the wonders it will reveal in 2015.