PLEASANTDALE GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS & PROGRAMS 2019-2020_MEETING YEAR________ All Member & Board Meetings will be held at
the Pleasantdale Park District Building, 7425 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, unless otherwise noted. Board meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. Member meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. with a social time of coffee and culinary treats prepared by members, followed by our business meeting and the scheduled programs below.
GUESTS ARE WELCOME! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Join us for our regular hospitality time with coffee and treats at 10:00 am, followed by our club Business meeting, and then our monthly program. September 11, 2019 - Meeting 10 am Program: For The Love of Lavender by Maggie Smith, Nettle Creek Lavender Farm - An intro to the history, varieties, care and vast uses of lavender. Member Workshop after presentation to create your own floral arrangement learning basic floral design tips from Maggie. $10. Signup & Payment: Pat Hucko September 20 District II Presidents’ Roundtable Meeting 10:00 am Naperville City Hall October 9 – Meeting - 10 am Program: Alliums - 24 Weeks of Color (these onions won't make you cry!) by U of I Master Gardener speaker Donna Hirsch Discover the grace and good manners of these under-appreciated perennials. These easy-to-grow bulbs come in a broad palette of colors, heights, bloom times and flower forms. Every garden needs a few! Questions: Jean Kendrick November 13 – Meeting 10 am Program: History of The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago - Informative slide presentation will include the formation and history of the MWRDC. Speaker will touch on the need for trees for water conservation. Questions: Alison Koehler December 11– Meeting 10 am Program: Check It Out Before You Throw It Out! Rex Newell, Rex's Antiques - Antique Appraisals! Each member can bring 1 item and Rex will share his expertise on the item's info and value. NO native American or oriental items (not his area of expertise). Questions: Pat Hucko Members are also asked to bring 2 dozen home baked cookies. One dozen should be packaged for a local retirement home, and one for the members to enjoy. Please wrap separately. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
January 8, 2020– Meeting 10 am Program: Member Pot Luck Brunch Every member attending is asked to bring a food dish item to share and any needed serving utensils. Questions: Allison Koehler January 17 - District II Program Chairpersons' Meeting 10 a.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien
February 12- Meeting 10 am Program: Best New Plants for 2020 by Kim Hartman, Landscape Designer Kim will highlight the best new annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, and veggies. Only those with unique new features, vigor and resistance make the list! Questions: Pat Hucko
March 11 - Meeting 10 am Program: Garden Bingo with Jean Kendrick Join us for a fun morning of games with prizes too! Questions: Jean Kendrick
March 20 - District II Annual Meeting and Luncheon - cancelled 9:30 am Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn. Prior reservation required. April 26-27 - Garden Clubs of Illinois State Convention Details to be announced - cancelled NOTE : ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED due to virus April 8– Meeting 10 am. - cancelled Program: The Power and Medicinal Benefits
of a Plant-based Diet by the Nutritionist and Wellness Chef of The
Nourished Table & Home of Hinsdale. Questions:
Kathy Vitalo April 29 - 9:00 am Board meeting only today - cancelled May 6 - NO MEETING – ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON - cancelled
11:30 am - Club Annual Spring Luncheon, Raffle and Program*
Location: Capri Banquets, 6240 Joliet Rd., Countryside
Lunch at 12 noon Program: Fabulous Spring Florals by Kathi Rose, Kaleidoscope of Design A college scholarship will also be awarded to a student from Lyons Township High School.
Questions: Jan McFarland about luncheon and program Tickets must be purchased no later than two weeks prior to the event for a $32 donation (there are no refunds, this is a donation). Contact Nancy Alex at (630) 455-4265 by April 20, 2020 if you'd like to purchase a ticket.
We always have lots of guests so join us for a great time! 
June 3 - 9:00 am Board meeting only - cancelled June 10 - CLUB MEMBER OUTING - cancelled due to virus Members will tour the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where we will also install new Club Officers. Details of our outing TBA. Questions: Alison Koehler
July 13 - Garden Clubs of Illinois Summer Meeting - Champaign Urbana Tickets must be purchased in advance. THIS IS THE END OF OUR MEETINGS FOR THE SEASON!
VISIT US AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER, 2020, OR BETTER YET, JOIN US!
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