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Super Volunteers from page 1 willing to jump on board with me. I had been planning to and to local communities. I also have a slight houseplant
start a garden and garden club at my high school and knew obsession, so I thought why not expand my repertoire into
caring and educating. These three epitomize all that and we needed to learn the craft before we could make a garden outdoor and vegetable plants as well.”
more. They are fun, diligent, and responsible. We plan to of our own. We learned so much from the Abacoa garden Ava: “Yes. I have always enjoyed entertaining the
help nurture them. They are our future. So, let’s get to know and have been so inspired for our own garden. The Abacoa daydream of living in a cottage in the woods and growing
them. garden will be the place that the three of us will continue to my own food.”
Aviva Senzon, Maken Senzon, and Ava Jensen are all volunteer at until we part ways for college.” What have you learned?
Jupiter residents and attend Alexander W. Dreyfoos School Makena: “Our dad always had a small vegetable garden Aviva: “I can say with pride that the three of us have
of the Arts in West Palm Beach. when we were growing up and my sister and I always loved mastered the art of composting and weeding. We have
Where do you live and how did you get involved with gardening. So, the community garden seemed like the perfect become meticulous in our search for all weeds in sight. I
the community garden? opportunity.” learned how to use a saw for the first time which was quite
Aviva: “Makena and I live in Abacoa. I have always had Ava: “I live in Jupiter and decided to get involved with exciting. We all were definitely enriched with the knowledge
a love for local produce and supporting local farmers and the community garden as a fun, relaxing endeavor.” on how a community garden functions and the tasks that
gardeners. I wanted the opportunity to help out wherever Did you have an interest in gardening prior to go into making it successful. I learned how to be a part of
I could in the community. When I heard of the Abacoa volunteering? something larger than myself in a meaningful way.”
Community Garden I was ecstatic. I first ventured out to the Aviva: “Absolutely! I have always looked at gardening as Makena: “I have gleaned so much knowledge from this
garden by foot but did not make it to the end destination, a skill I wanted to learn. The culmination of giving back to garden. I could say before that I knew how composting was
unfortunately. I had gotten lost and stuck in pouring rain. Not the community, promoting sustainability, fostering a healthy done, but now I can do it with my eyes closed. There are so
to fret, the next day I tried again, this time with directions, and diet, and producing awesome fruits and vegetables make many aspects that go into planting produce and flowers, but
my family and I arrived at the garden. I was first introduced to gardening the perfect fit for me.” the most meaningful thing I have learned is the pride that one
Ed who was super welcoming and excited to have volunteers. Makena: “Yes. I care a lot about our planet, and I think gets from watching a seed grow into a prospering plant.”
I soon recruited my sister Makena, and Ava, who were that gardening is an excellent way to give back to the Earth Ava: “I have learned lots about the compost process for
sure. I have also gained a lot of great experience with taming
APOA News & Activities the sugar cane (especially the importance of long sleeves, as I
have had my share of experience with ants!) and the process
of preparing beds for planting.”
From The Desk Of The Property Manager article when we share their funny experiences, what they
Ran out of room this month – stay tuned for next month’s
enjoy most, and most importantly, what they are planning
By Jacqueline Thomas, June brings a lot of events and celebrations. for the future, how the Abacoa garden plans to help them,
Director of Property Management, Abacoa POA Flag Day (June 14) is a holiday that commemorates the and how you can also help them.
Summer is here and the kiddos are on summer vacation. adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the If you’re interested in joining the garden, we are accepting
Please keep this in mind as you drive around the community. United States. Many folks display Old Glory outside of their memberships for 2021/22 early (Aug. 1 to July 31, 2022.)
We aim to keep Abacoa a safe place for our families. homes, or wear red, white and blue in celebration of this Forms are available online at https://www.abacoa.com/
As mentioned in last month’s article, June 1 marks the historical day. abacoa-community-garden or in the mailbox at the garden.
beginning of hurricane season so please be prepared and have Father’s Day (June 20) is a day of honoring fatherhood Come join a community of people of all ages!
a safety plan in place. You can visit www.abacoa.com and and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in
click on the Public Services link under the Residents tab to find society. It was founded in Spokane, Wash., at the YMCA in
The June Solstice (June 20) occurs when one of the APOA UPdAte
helpful information. You can also pick up a free hurricane guide 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd.
at Publix. The Town of Jupiter also has a page on their website
with useful links. earth’s poles has its maximum tilt towards the sun, which
The APOA has been working with the Town of Jupiter and is at its highest position in the sky. Therefore, the Northern
Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (NPBCID) Hemisphere receives the longest period of daylight. Abacoa POA
to repair portions of sidewalks throughout Abacoa which have We’re always here to assist. Please don’t hesitate to
been lifted by growing oak tree roots. This project will ensure contact us at (561) 624-7788 or via email at abacoaadmin@ Meeting Notices
that our walkways are safe for all residents who traverse them. langmanagement.com.

Official notification is posted via the bulletin board outside
the Abacoa POA office as well as the www.Abacoa.com
website. Members may now download Abacoa POA agendas
and minutes from our website.

Notice of Abacoa Board of Directors Meeting –
Tuesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.
Notice of Monthly Abacoa POA Community Architect
(CAC) Meeting – Fourth Tuesday – See agenda for
posted time.

**All Abacoa POA meetings to be held at the offices of the
Abacoa POA, 1200 University Blvd., Suite 102, via Zoom.
us call unless otherwise posted. All agendas, as well as
approved minutes, will be available at www.abacoa.com.

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