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Beauty Spot of the Month

Beauty spot – may 2021

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The Country Hills Garden Club has selected Lori and Mike Salva of 10110 Farmington Drive for the May Beauty Spot.

Lori and Mile live on a corner lot.  Of course, this means that you can see their home from a couple of different directions.  They have made sure that you when you approach from Farmington Dr. and Newbury, your eye is immediately drawn to the bright red bench underneath a magnificent pine tree which is surrounded by hostas, azaleas and resplendent ferns that were from Lori’s grandmother.  They are over 25 years old.

From the front of the house, you are welcomed by chartreuse little gem spirea which follows the hillside of the front yard.  You will also notice day lilies that will be blooming shortly.  Behind the bushes you will find a crepe myrtle that will look marvelous later this summer.

When you walk up the drive toward the front door, you will see a dogwood on the left side of the drive and two adorable bunny figurines on the right.

Lori and Mike have lived in the neighborhood for 10 years and we are so glad they choose Country Club Hills.

Joyce Skoglund

Country Hills Garden Club

Commons

pictures from commons clean-up

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Thanks to all that came out to the Commons Clean-up last weekend – David, Jonathan & Susan Pepin, Nancy LeBow, Joan Phillips, Renee & Kon Gokey, Jean Bever, Katy Johnson, Steve & Nasrin Lescure, and Len & Joyce Skoglund. Thanks to the CCHCA Community Appearance Committee (Country Hills Garden Club) for organizing.

See some of the group in action below.

Below are a few “after” pictures, and a few random pictures of the beautiful flowers and shrubs. Click to enlarge. Stop by and check it out in person!

 

Community Appearance, Committee

2020 DECORATIONS CONTEST

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Because of the COVID restrictions this year, it was a challenge for the garden club judges to keep a safe distance in the car with masks on.  We eventually worked it out, driving around Saturday evening, December 19th admiring all the holiday decorations.  We spent 2.5 hours driving through the neighborhood before deciding on our winners.  Thanks to everyone who participated.  We had an overwhelming number of newly decorated homes this year.

TRADITIONAL Bob and Pamela Petrie’s home at 3402 Country Hill Drive provides us with a multi-light display.  Lights are strung along the top of the fence, they outline the roof line, are strung on the trees, bushes, and even their garden.  A beautiful wreath hangs on the yard light.  This traditional form is finished with a creche located at the corner of the house.

INFLATABLES The display of inflatables at Bill and Erin Mattlock’s home at 10111 Spring Lake Terrace tells the story of 2020.  They have presented us with the Covid Edition of Christmas.  You will find lights on the roof line, snowflakes in the windows and projected on the house.  The inflatables of snowmen, Yoda, Santa and many others all adorn their MASKS.  That truly tells the story of this year.

We would be remiss if we didn’t mention 10103 Spring Lake Terrace the home of John Havranek.  The Santa on top of the house shares many of our thoughts.

BEST LIGHTING The Tase family at 9914 Pinehurst has been an in-progress project over the last several years.  They have streamlined their lighting to include the outlining of the windows, the roof, outline of the house, the fence, the shed and the bushes.  Red and white candy canes run along the driveway.  This is a must stop on your drive through the neighborhood.

JUDGES CHOICE We chose John and Sandy Price’s home at 10009 Morningside Court.  The entire house, front, chimney (how did they do that?), sides, back, fences, trees and bushes are all shining brilliantly with colored lights.  An American flag is proudly displayed in the front yard.  The pictures do not do justice to this winner.

Be sure to drive through our neighborhood.  Relax and enjoy all the beauty herein.  

Happy Holidays to one and all.

Joyce Skoglund

Country Hills Garden Club

Pictures below. The slideshow will play automatically – click the picture to pause. Double click to enlarge. 

 

Newsletters

CCHCA NEWSLETTER – FALL EDITION

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The latest issue of the eCCHo newsletter is available.  

Follow this link to read the newsletter in PDF format.

eCCHo Newsletter – Fall 2020

Events

Decorating Contest – December 19

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It’s time for our 2020 CCHCA Neighborhood Decorations Contest!

Help bring the Light of the Season to life this year by decorating your property for the holidays! Wow us with your imagination and ingenuity!  A panel of judges from the Country Hills Garden Club will drive through the neighborhood looking at displays after sundown on the evening of Saturday, December 19. All entries must be well-lit for night judging. Displays will be judged based on curbside appeal only. Judges will not enter the property

The categories this year are:

A.  Best Traditional

B.  Best Light Display

C.  Best use of Inflatables

D.  Judges Choice

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Over the last year we have had a substantial number of folks move into our great community.  We, the community garden club, wanted to spread the word to everyone and hope that you will join neighbors that have been participating for years.

We look forward to your participation!  Winners will be announced on December 21st.

Joyce Skoglund

Country Hills Garden Club

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Social Activities, V.P.

Halloween – virtual 2020

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Due to covid and Fairfax City as well as CDC guidelines, CCHCA will not be sponsoring any in-person Halloween events this year. We are very sad that we cannot do our normal pizza party and trick or treat our way home, but we know many families have already made alternative plans. 

We have come up with some virtual events instead! We are excited to announce that we will have a Jack O’Lantern carving contest (virtual of course!). There will also be a house decorating contest! Let’s see those Halloween decorations for all our kids (and adults!) to enjoy.  Galleries of the contest entries will be posted on this page and on Facebook.

CCHCA will also sponsor a virtual costume contest! We will have various prizes for the following entries:

  • Scary, age 7-12
  • Scary, age 3-6
  • Friendly, age 7-12
  • Friendly, age 3-6
  • Baby
  • Family

To enter the contests, you can simply post your photos to our Facebook page, or you can email them to Katy Johnson, katynor@aol.com. 

We know some families are planning to trick or treat, and we ask that you do so in a safe, socially distant manner. Please remind our children that if lights are off on the porch, to not knock on those doors. We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable Halloween! 

Thank you, 

CCHCA Board