From the May 2006 edition of Milestones Deer Meadows in bloom The folks at Deer Meadows, a continuing care retirement community on Roosevelt Boulevard in the northeast, have found a colorful way to open its Mother's Day festivities to all mothers - residents and non-residents alike. "We have a flower festival timed to Mother's Day weekend," says Liz Harbison, director of marketing and public relations. "It has brought more families out because there's something they can actually see and do while they're visiting. We open it up to the community as well." During Deer Meadows' annual four-day Spring Flower Festival, the conference center is transformed into a walk-through, landscaped enchanted garden. It's a true community event. the setting is designed by Colleen Hart, a professional graphic artist. Residents, high school students and family volunteers plant and paint, and also pitch in at the gift shop and refreshment stand. The 200s Deer Meadows Annual Spring Flower Festival, a free event, is Thursday through Wednesday, May 11-17.