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Page 12 | MARCH 2020 www.theview38002.com Arlington APTA Presents By Terrie Kirksey with Th e Association for the Preservation of Tennessee A ntiquities Sticks & Stories from the Graves Saturday, April 4, 4pm T he Arlington APTA invites everyone to Sticks & Stories from the Graves at Holy In- nocents Cemetery, 11915 Campbell (at Polk) on Saturday, April 4, 4pm. After picking up sticks, everyone will enjoy the portrayal of a few historic Arlington residents, fol- lowed by lemonade and cookies. Grab the kids and lawn chairs for this FREE event! Holy Innocents Cemetery dates to 1881 with around 15 families interred at the historical cemetery. Th e Cemetery Church was built 2017, as a replica of the original church built in 1884. After exten- sive research of other historic sites across the country, the Arlington Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiq- uities (APTA) chose the beautiful open-air structure. Th is type of structure allows visitors to get a “feel” for the original church’s design yet provides easy access and little maintenance. Th e late Sam T. Wilson stored the windows from the original church for many years. Later, a talented Arling- ton resident restored the window frames for use. As a chapel, it can be used for small weddings, showers, teas, prayer services, etc. with the gardens to the east of the church providing quiet respite. On a pleasant day, the best place to walk or read a book is Holy In- nocents Cemetery! APTA’s mission is to promote and encourage active participation in the preservation of Tennessee’s rich historic, cultural, architectural and archeological heritage through restoration, education, advocacy and statewide cooperation. New members are always welcome. Dues are $15 annually, and the member- ship card grants free admission to all APTA sites. For more info, visit arlingtonapta.org. For additional information: Terrie Kirksey at 901-485-5369 Colonial Country Club A hidden treasure in the heart of Cordova! We specialize in making lifelong memories for all generations, including young couples, children, retirees, business professionals and everyone in between! Colonial also hosts a wide array of private events, including weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings, charity golf outings, and even high school proms. For membership opportunities, please contact Membership Director, Billy Goodnight, at (901)388-6155 or [email protected] For private events, please contact Catering Director, Susie Temple, at (901)388-5306 or [email protected] www.colonialcountryclub.org facebook.com/colonialclubTN (901) 388-6150 2736 Countrywood Parkway, Cordova, Tennessee 38016