The Manchester Garden Club Meeting Calendar
When and where do we meet?
The second Monday of each month, September through June, at 7:30 pm at the Center Congregational Church, 11 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040.
There are some exceptions! Please see Meeting Calendar details below.
| September 14, 2009: Member's Choice Plant Raffle |
Members are asked to bring one or more plants to sell to fellow members. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase for $2.00 each or three for $5.00. When your ticket number is called you may select a plant of your choice.
Flower Artistry: Joyce Trainer
Hospitality: Joyce Trainer, Nancy Cretaro, Deana Richard
Activities and Events:
September 15: Federated Garden Clubs of CT (FGCCT) Judges' Council
September 16: FGCCT Board Meeting
September 21-22: NER Meeting
| October 19, 2009: “Everything is Coming Up Roses” |
Marci Martin, Certified Rosarian at Elizabeth Park and President of the CT Rose Society will present, and a representative from Weeks Roses will be available to answer questions and preview the new roses for 2010. Members will be allowed to pre-order a selection of roses at a generous discount.
Visit Weeks Roses at http://www.weeksroses.com
Read about Elizabeth Park at http://www.elizabethpark.org
Flower Artistry : Terry Caxide
Hospitality : Debbie Palmer, Dorothy Perzanowski, Marge Smith
Activities and Events :
October 6-8: Gardening Study School, Series 5 - Course IV
October 21: FGCCT Awards Meeting, Aqua Turf
October 27-29: Flower Show School, Course IV
Plan Ahead! Pick up “naked” wreaths from the Manchester Historical Society to finish by November 26th .
| November 9, 2009: “In Time for the Holidays: Floral Display & Design” |
Donna Maloney from Designed to Order florist will present new and clever designs in floral artistry. Visit their website at http://www.designedtoorderflorist.com
Flower Artistry : Ann Cross
Hospitality : Judy Olsen, Laura Vincze, Ann Cross, Drucilla Shearer
Activities and Events
November 17: Judges' Council at 10:00 am
November 17: FGCCT Board Meeting at 12:00 noon
November: Drop off wreaths to Manchester Historical Society
Plan Ahead! Sign up to enter the FGCCT Flower Show (February 18-21)
| December 14, 2009: Holiday Celebration |
Location and Time: TBD
Chairperson: Lynda Tingley
Hospitality: Supports Chairperson as needed
Activities and Events:
December 4: Manchester Historical Society Festival of Wreaths and Auction
December 5-13: Festival of Trees and Traditions, Wadsworth Atheneum
December 4: Decorating Cheney Homestead for Holiday Open House
December 5: Cheney Homestead Holiday Open House
| January 11, 2010: “Gardening in Harsh Conditions” |
Len Giddex, heard on the WTIC radio show, Len & Lisa and from Pride's Corner Farm Sales will present. Visit their website at http://pridescorner.com
Flower Artistry: JoAnn Thulin
Hospitality: Jim Wallin, Karen McNamara, Ginny Wickersham
Activities and Events:
January 20: FGCCT Board Meeting
Remember our commitment to fully support the 2010 Flower Show with several submissions!
| February 8, 2010: “Floral Sculpture: Moving from Arrangements to Artistry” |
Tony Palmieri, from Datura: A Modern Garden in Middletown, will present. Visit their website at http://www.amoderngarden.com
This will be an “Open” presentation advertised for non-club members to attend (suggested donation for non-members, $5.00)
Flower Artistry: Lynn Beaulieu
Hospitality: Jan Sayre, Mary Ann Sartor, Joanne Meier, Linda Brown
Activities and Events:
February 18-21: FGCCT Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, Hartford. More information at http://www.ctflowershow.com
| March 8, 2010: “Hostas: They're Not Just for Shade Anymore” |
Kathie Sisson, President of the Tri-State Hosta Society and Speaker at the Connecticut Flower Show will present.
Visit their website at http://www.tristatehosta.org
Flower Artistry: Betsy Preble
Hospitality: Marcia Memery, Peggy Newton, Sandra Lappen
Activities and Events:
March 17: FGCCT Board Meeting
March 23: Judges' Council
March 30 – April 1: Landscape Design School - Course IV (continued)
| April 12, 2010: “Re-Creating House and Garden” |
April showers will be bringing the “umbrella lady” Chrissie D'Esopo (many saw photos in local papers of the umbrellas place over all of her window boxes in spring 2009). Read the article at: http://www.courant.com/features/home-garden/hc-flower-passsion.art0jul01,0,6547130.story
This will be an “Open” presentation advertised for non-club members to attend (suggested donation for non-members, $5.00)
Floral Artistry: Bonnie Lindland
Hospitality: Theresa Caxide, Gail Secchiaroli, Amy Mariotti
Activities and Events:
April 1: Landscape Design School - Course IV (continued)
April 14-16: Flower Show School - Course I
April 20: FGCCT Judges Council
April 28: FGCCT Annual Meeting
Plan Ahead! Identify and begin preparing to dig up plants for the May Plant Sale . Pick up labels and sticks. AND SAVE THE DATE FORTHE PLANT SALE -- MAY 8, 2010– MANDATORY PARTICIPATION FOR ALL MEMBERS!
| May 10, 2010: “Butterflies and Their Gardens” |
Connecticut Butterfly Society's John Himmelman will present.
Flower Artistry: Joan Kelsey
Hospitality: Joyce Trainer, Dorothy Imagire, Pam Reichelt
Activities and Events:
May 8: MGC Annual Plant Sale (Mandatory for All Members), Community Baptist Church
May 11 – 13: Environmental Studies School
May 11 – 16: NGC Convention - Atlanta
May 18: FGCCT Judges Council
May 19: FGCCT Board Meeting
Plan Ahead! Sign up for the Summer Open Gardens event—get free advice and accolades from Club members who come to visit your garden. Sign up for year end party support. See Committee chairs.
| June 11, 2010: Year-End Potluck Party (Friday night event) |
Details at May meeting.
Flower Artistry: Members sign up
Hospitality: Potluck event, members sign up
Activities and Events
Month of July: MGC Open Gardens (Club members invite membership to view their gardens) Dates to be announced.