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Deadheaders Report

  • February 2026
  • BY LISA SPRINGER

The Deadheaders gathered in early January to honor Dianna Shumsky and spruce up the garden beds that Dianna helped plant. Dianna was a dedicated Deadheader, who cared for the plants on Calico Court and by the Maintenance Barn. Her contributions to our community are innumerable and all will miss her warm smile and willingness to pitch in.

Did you know that the fronds of a Royal Palm can weigh as much as 50 pounds or that a Sago Palm can live for 200 years? These and other fun facts can be found in the “VCC Guide to Trees.” To view or download this document, log in to the Villages at Country Creek website, then click on “Amenities,” “Social Clubs” and “Deadheaders.” The text in the Deadheaders section contains links for plant and flowering plant guides and the recently added tree guide.