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 MANDARIN COMMUNITY CLUB
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Mandarin Community Club Inc.
904-268-1622
12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32223
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The Mandarin Community Club observed Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, November 11, 2011, at the Veterans Memorial located within the Billard Park, 11642 Brady Road. President Susie Scott offered opening remarks and introduced Captain Donald Wojciechowski (USAF, Retired) who then assisted MCC Board member Betty Stafford in placing the wreath. Taps was performed by Don Reynolds, professor at Jacksonville University and member of the NE Florida Conservatory. Please see the photo in the Club Picture Gallery.
Billard Commemorative Park, 11642 Brady Road, is owned and maintained by the Mandarin Community Club. The Park was dedicated in November of 2007. Since then, it has become a welcome picturesque, quiet spot in our community.
The original farmhouse homestead on the property, considered of historic interest in Jacksonville, was built in the late 1890s and occupied by Mandarin resident Frederick Billard. The park now on the site was designed to recognize the history of the home, honor local citizens, provide a memorial tribute to veterans, offer a botanical butterfly garden and add a green spot in our community.
The Park centerpiece is a large gazebo surrounded by landscape and walkways. A custom designed memorial honoring those who have served in the five branches of our military is another focal point. The majority of the work done at the Park was by MCC and community volunteers.
BUY A BRICK: SUPPORT THE BILLARD PARK
Mark 2011 by becoming part of the Park and a part of Mandarin history!
As development and maintenance of our Billard Commemorative Park continues, decorative, personalized bricks continue to be offered for sale. These can be placed in your choice of three locations within the Park: along sidewalks, the Veteran’s Memorial Monument area, or near the butterfly garden. For more information, please call the Club office at 268-1622. Your support, as always, will be appreciated!
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