Recent Meetings

   October Meeting

  Noted landscape designer Jan Johnsen spoke about the secrets of making a garden of serenity at our  October meeting held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. 

 

Jan’s presentation, “Romancing the Garden:  How to Create Sanctuary and Delight in the Garden,” was made possible by a grant from District X, Federated Garden Clubs of New York State.  

 

Jan showed us numerous gorgeous photographs of her work, and she provided us with some basic principles to use in our own gardens.  Her talk inspired us to create our own special places of relaxation and rejuvenation and to turn basic backyards into gardens that enrich and enhance health and well being.  Spring planting this year will definitely include her ideas.   

 

Exhibits for the meeting were underwater designs with the theme of “Serenity.”  Central Atlantic Region Director Jeanne Nelson provided comment on the designs. 

 

 

November Meeting

 

Our November meeting, held at the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, was our annual hands on workshop. 

This year we made candlestick toppers.  Club members created beautiful designs using greenery and dried plant material. 

 Thanks to Bette Farrow who set up the meeting and provided the materials and to our instructors Amy Lawless and Tara Hoffmann.  Our homes had an extra boost of holiday cheer thanks to their efforts. 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Gathering

 

Club members and guests met for a holiday gathering at the Mountainville Manor on Dec. 2.  After the cocktail hour, all enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner.  Musical entertainment and dancing added to the festive atmosphere. 

 

 

 

A brief business meeting that included the election of officers for the upcoming year was held.  Officers elected are as follows:  Jayne Petersen, President; Rita Chase and Marie-Elise Pearson, First Vice Presidents; Beverly Abraham and Marjorie Krupa, Second Vice Presidents; Rachel McKible and Sally Ryan, Third Vice Presidents, Susan Olsen, Recording Secretary; Andrea Hamburger, Corresponding Secretary; and Arlene DeSocio, Treasurer. 

 

Holiday inspired centerpieces that incorporated long needled pine were the exhibits for the evening and provided lovely table décor.