=========================================================================== Monday, December 21 Holiday Party Join the fun at Carlene McCarty’s home. Hot soup will chase away the winter chills. This year we will do a Cookie Swap, rather than a Yankee Swap. Bring your favorite cookies to share with others and take home a lovely sample of new and different treats. NEW THIS YEAR! Please bring one of the following items to the party-- a new pair of socks or mittens, a scarf, or a warm hat. These items will be given to the Overflow Shelter. If you would prefer to bring a non-perishable food item, we will donate it to the food pantry. Let’s spread holiday cheer! Please RSVP to Carlene McCarty, vtbooklady@gmail.com, by December 8. Thank you for your cooperation.
=========================================================================== Monday, December 7 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Making Holiday Centerpieces Another garden club holiday tradition continues! Nancy Renaud will lead us during this fun evening in making exquisite holiday centerpieces. Members may make one centerpiece at no cost. The cost of a second item will be $10. Non-members will be charged $10 per item. Please RSVP by Dec. 1 to Carlene McCarty, vtbooklady@gmail.com, to insure adequate supplies. Thank you for your cooperation.
=========================================================================== Monday, November 9 Making Wreaths & Roping The tradition of creating beautiful holiday wreaths continues. This year Nancy Renaud will also teach us how to make roping. Members may make one wreath at no cost. The cost for additional wreaths or roping is $10 per item. Non-members are welcome to attend this fun evening at a cost of $10 per item. Please RSVP to Carlene McCarty, vtbooklady @gmail.com, by November 1. It is imperative that we have accurate numbers so adequate supplies are available. Thanks for your cooperation.
=========================================================================== Monday, October 19 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Souper Supper Making Corn Husk Dolls - Riina Viise Join us for delicious homemade autumnal-themed soups, breads and desserts. After enjoying this harvest feast, craft artist Riina Viise will teach us how to make corn husk dolls. PLEASE BRING: your own place setting (placemat, napkin, plate, cup, bowl, goblet, utensils) and a miniature fall arrangement to put at your place setting. The arrangement will be the horticulture component for the evening. This program is free to members. $10 fee for non-members. Please RSVP to judithwagenbach@gmail.com or 387-2134 by October 9 to insure adequate supplies are available. Thank you.
=========================================================================== Monday, September 21 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Honoring Herbs & Their Uses Carlene Mc Carty & Judy Wagenbach Herbs are important components in any garden, yet sometimes are overlooked. We will share ways to use herbs, information and ideas, as well as some recipes. Members will also have the opportunity to make herb scrubs...please bring 1 cup of granulated sugar for use in creating the scrubs. If you have herbs to share/donate, please bring them with you. RSVP to judithwagenbach@gmail.com or 387-2134 by Sept 14 to ensure that adequate supplies are available. $10 fee for non-members, members are free, but RSVP is required. Thank you for your cooperation.
=========================================================================== Monday, August 10 Annual Beach Party - Lake Spofford Come swim, talk, and play! Bring your bathing suit, beach toys, a chair, towel, and food to share. If you have a kayak, bring it along as well.
=========================================================================== Monday, July 13 Annual Garden Tours Join friends in visiting gardens belonging to club members: Mary Heninger and Betsy Wagenknecht. We will also visit Doug Switzer's gardens. Join us afterwards for refreshments on Mary’s patio. Please RSVP to Carlene Mc Carty, vtbooklady@gmail.com, by July 7. Thank you for your cooperation. Time:
Hostesses: Mary Heninger, Cheryl Wilfong, =========================================================================== Monday, June 8 Butterfly Bliss -Jerry Schneider Beneficial Plants - Mary Heninger, Dynamic Landscaping Butterflies are beautiful, beneficial additions to any garden.
=========================================================================== Monday, May 11 Dividing Perennials Mary Filgate Learn the tricks of successfully dividing perennials, as well as
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============================================================ 2015 Monday, April 13 Annual Meeting of the Brattleboro Floral Arts & Garden Club Dinner and meeting at the beautiful Chesterfield Inn. Please join us to savor the delicious food and visit with
Annual business meeting and speaker to follow.
Please come prepared to pay your annual dues: $20 Active/$25 Associate Member. ============================================================ 2015 Monday, March 9 - CANCELLED Welcome Spring Party Judy Wagenbach & Carlene McCarty Remember those bulbs you potted last October? Many will be blooming now. Bring them to share your success with others! We will also decorate a clay or plastic pot that may be used to house your blooming bulbs. If you have a specific sized flower pot in mind, please bring your own; otherwise pots will be supplied.
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