KMB 2009 Award Recipients
The Michigan Plaque Award:
OPC—Celebration of Life Garden, Rochester
In 2004, the Older Persons*#039; Commission Celebration of Life Garden was designed to give seniors the opportunity to commemorate their loved ones lives, represented by a dash, (–) between their birth date and the date of death, the garden's charming stone cottage is surrounded by a patio area, a perennial garden and a large pond. The cottage also contains beautiful handcrafted books to remember those who have passed. The project was funded by donations, is maintained by OPC staff and has been well received by the community. The garden and a staff member were recognized with an award from a local garden club.
