Around Annapolis:Retirement community enjoys its 'Memory Lane'

Residents of the Gardens of Annapolis, a retirement community at 931 Edgewood Road, can stroll down "Memory Lane" thanks to a gallery of framed portraits of the residents.

Carol Friend, who coordinates activities there, said that last spring a Men's Gallery was opened to honor the Gardens' veterans with their photos from World War II and the Korean War. It was so well-received that the women wanted a gallery, too. The Women's Gallery opened Oct. 20 with a catered lunch.

The residents spend hours in both galleries, Mrs. Friend said. They like to play a "who's who" guessing game with the photos, trying to identify those in the...