Twig
Twig Morris President 2013-2015
In This Issue
President’s Letter
1 Jan./Feb. Calendar 2 Treasurer’s Report 2 Hospitality 3 Membership 4
Meeting Speakers 5 Around & Abouts 6 Scholarship News 7
Youth News 7-10 Habitat 9 Winter Luncheon 10-11 Workshops 11-13
Other news 13-18
The Newsletter of the Wellington Garden Club
Allamanda News
JAN/FEB 2015 www.wellingtongardenclub.org
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s hard to believe that 2014 is coming to a close. As I look back on all that has happened since our fiscal year
began June 1, I’m delighted with what we’ve accomplished.
Here are a few highlights: Last summer we provided Wekiva Youth
Camp scholarships for 13 boys and girls from 2nd to 9th grade, each of whom spent a fun-filled week at the FFGC-sponsored environmental
and nature camp. We also provided scholarships for nine high school students to attend FFGC’s SEEK (Saving the Earth’s Environment through Knowledge) Environmental Conference.
September brought an unexpected grant of $5,000 from Pratt & Whitney that has been put to good use at Equestrian Trails Elementary
School where there are now five very active new junior garden clubs. Our other youth garden clubs and youth contests are thriving with over 30 members actively involved with our youth programs. Also in 2014, members helped landscape two Habitat for Humanity homes; attended NGC’s Landscape Design and Flower Show Schools;
had fun and created beautiful designs at our own Garden Art and Floral Design Workshops; and took some exciting trips.
Looking ahead to 2015 - Our meeting on Monday, January 5 will be
the last to be held in the Wellington Community Center. As you may know, the building will be closed in January to make way for a new
structure. Our meeting on February 2 will be held at Village Park on Pierson Road. Details are still being worked out with Village staff. Information on the new meeting space will be forthcoming.
In March we will celebrate Wellington Garden Week. The kick-off event called “Gardening Makes a World of Difference” will be held on Sunday,
March 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM. It will include gardening and landscape design seminars that are free to the public, as well as a plant sale and
other garden-related items for sale. Your help is needed to make this event a success, so be sure to look for the sign-up sheets at the
January 5 meeting. I know I can count on your support.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2015
Jan 5 Garden Club Meeting
Jan 8 Adopt-a-Street (9:00 a.m. Meet at Dog Park parking lot)
Jan 14, 15 FFGC Board of Directors Meeting, Winter Park
Jan 15 Around & About – Excalibur Fruit Trees
Jan 22 Wellington Community Center Maintenance (8:30 a.m.)
Jan 26 WGC Executive Committee Meeting (10:30 – noon)
Jan 27 Floral Design Workshop (1:00 –4:00 p.m.)
Jan 28-29 Tropical Short Course, Mounts Botanical Garden
Jan 31 Sunset Social at Kevin Foster’s home
Feb 2 Garden Club Meeting
Feb 4 Garden Art Workshop (9:00 – noon)
Feb 5 Around & About – Redlands Organic Herb Farm
Feb 19 Wellington Community Center Maintenance (8:30 a.m.)
Feb 20-22 Wekiva Leadership Training, Wekiva Youth Camp,
Apopka
Feb 24 WGC Executive Committee Meeting (10:30 – noon)
Feb 25 Floral Design Workshop (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
TREASURER’S REPORT
By Danese Sloan-Kendall, Treasurer December 1, 2014
Wellington Garden Club began November 2014 with a checking account balance of $29,604.50.
Income since then has totaled $403.84, primarily from awards & grants.
Expenses since November 1st were $3,124.26 consisting primarily of Jr. Garden club programs and member education.
Current balance in the Wellington Garden Club checking account is $26,884.08.
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HOSPITALITY By Jorun Legraid, Spring Hospitality Chair
Garden club members listed below have signed up to bring food donations to January and February 2015 meetings. Please prepare your food item to cover at least 12 people. A small written description of ingredients
should accompany your donation to help members with food allergies. Signup sheets for February, March, and April food donations and for Table
Décor will be available at the January 5, 2015 meeting.
For January still need 3 Sandwiches, 3 Salads, 1 Dessert
Please contact Jorun Legraid at 561-790-6696 or email [email protected] for January donations of food or Table Décor and for any questions or changes.
January February
SANDWICHES
Barbara Hadsell Tim Hadsell
Joyce Smith Deb Russell
Rehana Potter Mary Ellen Chestnut Carol Krenkel
Kathy Siena Mary Ellen Chestnut
Jackie Anderson Peggy Gustafson
SALAD
Susan Hillson
Twig Morris Barbara Zenker
Dora Bellomo Edna Farrar Danese Sloan Kendall
Joan Kaplan
Kevin Foster
Mary Ann Boudreau Harriet Samuels
Rosemarie Schaefer Bobbi Ziegler Pat Smith
DESSERT
Edna Gray Sandy Williams Rickie Pollacchi Doreen Baxter Evvy Bartley Natalie Steinmetz Cindy Hartman Jackie Anderson Nancy Cinieri
Darlene Raeppold Beth Stewart Rickie Pollacchi Christine Biscoglio Marilynn Walvoord Carol Krenkel Tom Bivin Pamela Jacobson JoAnn Akins
CENTERPIECE
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Carol Coleman, Membership Chairman
During the past few months, we have added several new members to WGC. We are delighted
that they joined our club and look forward to getting to know them better. Here’s a little bit about each of them. Please introduce yourself to them at the next meeting.
Dori Green - 9043 Bay Harbour Circle, West Palm Beach 33411 Phone: 561-784-7299; cell: 561-309-1766; email: [email protected]
Dori is already involved with our jr. garden clubs and wants to participate in garden art/crafts classes and the garden tour
Susan Kroetsch – 9736 Via Grandezza W., Wellington 33411 Phone: 561-790-0286; cell: 561-891-1385; email: [email protected]
Susan would like to help with Environmental/Conservation projects
Barbara Phelan – 13931 Barberry Ct., Wellington 33414 Phone: 561-422-3560; email [email protected] Barbara is interested in floral design and would like to help with publicity, a flower show and the
garden tour.
Petra Russell – 6220 Kelty Way, Lake Worth 33467 Phone: 561-357-0104; 561-398-5588; email: [email protected] Petra is interested in floral design, environmental/conservation projects, horticulture study and
will help with the garden tour and a flower show
Barbara Segura – 2234 North Federal Hwy., Boca Raton 33431 Cell: 860-836-9515 Barbara is interested in floral design, environmental/conservation projects, horticulture study
and will help with the garden tour and a flower show
Sandy Tonneson – 2311 Las Casitas Drive, Wellington 33414 Cell: 561-346-8783; email: [email protected]
Sandy has rejoined our club after living out of the area for a few years. Welcome back! She would like to help with hands-on gardening and the garden tour.
NOTE: Blue Leis are worn by Membership Committee Members
Multi-colored Leis are worn by New Members; Yellow Leis are worn by visitors
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WGC MEETING
Monday, January 5, 2015
Petal Designs, Floral Elegance
Petal Harvill Email: [email protected]
Petal Harvill is a Master Floral Designer
and owner of Petal Designs in Boca Raton. Her company provides floral design
concepts for hotels, resorts, commercial interiors, home décor and social events.
Petal has vast international experience. Her background is in French, Dutch and Asian designs. She will demonstrate her
talents for us and share some beautiful examples of her work.
WGC MEETING
Monday, February 2, 2015 The Good, the Good and the Ugly ! ( Vultures )
Sydelle Dombrowsky
Green Cay Wetlands Nature Center
Now do not say YUCK! I’m not staying for this presentation. Sydelle Dombrowsky will entertain you and educate you on these
misunderstood and reviled creatures that evoke shudders and are nature’s ultimate cleanup crew. You will learn about their ancestry, anatomy, habits, flight, myths and some very surprising and often
humorous facts about vultures. Sydelle is a Florida Master Gardener and a certified Florida Naturalist. She is a sought after lecturer at
Mounts and garden clubs throughout Palm Beach County. When she is not sharing her love for these birds she is often found at the Green
Cay Wetlands Nature Center where she is a docent and member of the Board of Directors.
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AROUND AND ABOUT – Wednesday, January 15, 2015
Excalibur Fruit Trees
5200 Fearnley Road, Lake Worth 33467
Tour begins at 10:00 am; Cost: FREE
Did you know you can see over 25 types of mangoes at Excalibur Fruit Trees? From mangoes, to avocados, to jackfruit
and sapote, Richard Wilson has scoured the world for rare and unusual fruit trees and plants. His passion offers us a multitude of varieties. Have your taste buds ready as we will be treated to
a tasting of some of their in-season fruits. Join us for an in-depth and behind-the- scene tour of this commercial fruit tree
nursery. Learn how to grow these trees in pots and containers. There is something for every type of residence whether you live in a condo, townhouse or a single family home. Here is your
opportunity to buy that exotic fruit tree you have always wanted. [Accepts Cash or Check only for purchases] Wear your hat and
sunscreen and bring your bug repellant (just in case!) LUNCH: On your own. Check out the local eateries.
CARPOOL: Leaves Ultima Fitness or IHOP at 9:30am Sharp SIGN-UP at a meeting or contact Diane Patterson (561) 795-7742 or email at
AROUND AND ABOUT – Thursday, February 5, 2015
Redland Organic Herb Farm – With Carolyne Coppolo 18470 SW 296TH ST., Homestead, FL 33030
Tel: (305) 246-5825
www.redlandorganicherbfarm.com
Cost: $60 per person which includes bus, tour and lunch. NON-REFUNDABLE if cancelled
later than January 15, 2015. BUS TOUR: Leave from Publix Parking Lot (Forest Hill and South Shore) at 8:15 AM. YOU MUST BE THERE NO LATER THAN 8:00 AM
Carolyne Coppolo, owner/manager of Redlands Organic Herb Farm, has
been growing herbs commercially since 1994. She will open her historic 1899 farmhouse and gardens to WGC for a tour and lunch. Carolyne
has been featured in the Miami Herald, interviewed on Good Morning South Florida, and conducts workshops on growing herbs at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. We will tour her extensive gardens
and be treated to a specially prepared lunch by a local culinary chef. Carolyne will also conduct a workshop on growing herbs and
vegetables in a tropical climate using techniques such as square foot gardening, raised beds and hay boxes. We will have the opportunity to purchase items from the chef’s pantry including exotic jams and jellies, as well as vegetable and herb plants.
SIGN-UP: At a meeting or contact Diane Patterson (561) 795-7742 or email at [email protected]
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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS By John Siena, Chairman, College Scholarships
WGC Scholarship Committee Report—Winter 2014-15
Your Scholarship Committee set some very aggressive objectives for this year and while we made substantial progress, there is still a lot to do. We are truly blessed to have Dale Hesser and Mary Kastner as hard working effective members of the Scholarship Committee. I expect
that some of what was started this year will actually bear fruit next year, but here is what we accomplished so far:
Updated our standard operating procedure and financial aid application form.
Developed a comprehensive package containing information on financial aid available to
students in the areas of horticulture, environmental science, or related fields of scholarship.
Wrote a single sheet summary of relevant information and application forms for scholarships
available from WGC, FFGC DSR, and NGC providing an easy to understand synopsis for the
student to follow.
Wrote a WGC procedure for the acceptance of grants and donations.
Gave copies of our comprehensive package, along with electronic copies on flash memory
drives to the main Financial Aid Department of PBSC for review and distribution to the
department heads of horticulture and environmental science as well as the satellite financial
aid offices of PBSC; they will be the primary interface between WGC and the students. We
are following a protocol recognizing the importance of the financial aid departments in
achieving our objective to integrate financial need into our scholarship awards.
Mary Kastner (a scholarship committee member) has committed to awarding a legacy grant
for middle school students. Thank you Mary.
YOUTH GARDEN CLUBS NEWS
By Barbara Hadsell, Jr. Garden Clubs Chairman Our After School junior garden clubs at Equestrian Trails Elementary School are off to a great
start. We have 4 clubs that meet weekly at 4 pm for an hour. Pratt & Whitney grant money has been used to purchase grow bags, compost, an irrigation system, individual journals and youth
gardening books. Ace Hardware in Wellington and Jupiter have donated most of the seeds, and each junior group created a thank you poster. We would love to have more WGC members join us!!
“Green Rocket Growers”, 10 second graders at Equestrian Trails
Elementary School in Welllington, are keenly making scientific observations of their vegetable plants growth while also studying how to eat healthy. Dori Green and Martie Spaier are WGC co-leaders. Group
meets Thursdays.
Above: “Green Rocket Growers”
create a Thank You poster for
Rocky’s Ace Hardware. Cont’d on pg. 8
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Cont’d from pg. 7
Our kindergarden club is called "The Rainbow Gardening Club". We have 8 amazing members who can't wait until next Monday to garden again. They are very proud of their club and their
plants. The kids really make you melt, and when I see them at school during the week, I get big hugs... the question is always the same... "Are we going to garden today?” Silke Kieswetter Corredor is the parent leader. Group meets Mondays.
The third and fourth grade “Master Gardeners” (5) are successfully growing purple green beans,
peppers, corn, carrots, lettuce and cucumbers. Weekly journaling by each student tracks the growth of the plants. And the juniors had fun creating a large thank you poster for Ace Hardware. Barbara Hadsell and Jacki Anderson are WGC co-leaders. Group meets Tuesdays.
The first grade “Little Sunny Growers” (6) enjoy growing vegetables and WGC leader, Pat Smith,
says “the excitement you see in their eyes is really wonderful. They are all having a good time!” Pat Smith and Linda DeSanti are WGC co-leaders. Group meets Wednesdays.
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STUDENTS FROM PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL By Lisa Ferrano, PBCHS Youth Garden Club Chairman
The High School Gardeners at Palm Beach Central High School voted to change the club to an
Environmental Honors Club. The new designation will require members to maintain a B average in all their science classes. They will be affiliated with Stetson University as well as the FFGC as junior gardeners. There are about 40 students in the Environmental Club and many of them are
also in other honor societies.
The Club recently planted an urban wetland around the perimeter of the retention pond in front of the school on Forest Hill Blvd. They planted hundreds of Spike Rush, Pickerelweed and Duck Potato with a little help from Palm Beach County Landscape Architect, Mike Rawls, and two of his
helpers. This will be a work in progress. As the plants grow and spread in the water, weeds and invasive grasses will be managed and other plants will be installed.
The students spent Saturday, Dec. 6 working on a Habitat for Humanity house. WGC members will get a chance to meet some of these terrific teens at the January 5 meeting when the SEEK
attendees tell us about their experiences at environmental camp last summer.
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DEDICATION OF TWO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES Linda DeSanti, Habitat Chairman
WGC and its team members received an invitation for a Home Dedication ceremony for the
Valdez Family’s home, which WGC and their team helped landscape in October. The dedication took place on Friday November 14th at 9:30 a.m. at 413 S. E St., Lake Worth. There was a
lovely ceremony before handing the keys to the family, after which they invited us to view the home. Refreshments were served. Many thanks to those who helped out!
WGC and its team members received another invitation for a Home Dedication ceremony performed on December 2, 2014 for the Pierre Family. This is another home our team helped to
landscape. The ceremony took place at 208 South E Street at 9:30 a.m. at which time the family received the keys and the volunteers had the chance to tour the finished home.
WEKIVA YOUTH CAMP By Harriet Samuels, Chairman
HEAR YE, HEAR YE!!
It's time to think “WEKIVA”
Applications are now on the web at www.wekivayouthcamp.org
Do you have children, grandchildren, great grandchildren or know about your neighbors and
friends’ children who may be interested in attending this wonderful camp?
For more information call Harriet at 561-715-0950
Or visit the website shown above
BE A KID AGAIN! By Twig Morris, Former Wekiva Leadership Training Participant
Here’s your chance to be a kid again and spend the weekend at camp. The annual Wekiva
Leadership Training will be held February 20-22, 2015 at Wekiva Youth Camp in Apopka, FL, near Orlando.
You’ll enjoy nature, crafts and learn how to teach leadership and camping skills to our youth. Hopefully, after spending such a fun-filled weekend you’ll become one of our volunteers.....but if
that’s not your cup of tea, come anyway and just enjoy a "getaway" weekend. Bring a garden club friend, bring a neighbor and learn why Wekiva is such a special place for our youth. Several
WGC members have experienced Wekiva Leadership Training in past years and reported that they had a great time…and the cabins are heated, air conditioned and have comfortable beds.
Time: Begins Friday 1pm, ends Sunday 12 noon. Cost: $75.00 includes food, lodging, activities. Our club may be able to offer financial
assistance. Details to follow at January meeting. For more information and to register: http://www.wekivayouthcamp.org/wekiva-leadership-training/ Or contact Harriet Samuels at [email protected] or 561-715-0950
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YOUTH CONTEST UPDATE By Kathy Siena, Youth Contest Chair
The Wellington Garden Club places a strong emphasis on education and our youth. Part of our mission statement says that we are “to instill in our youth the love of gardening and the respect
and protection of the environment”. For several years, to attain these goals, we have been educating our youth through various contest activities and Smokey Bear presentations which
instill, at an early age, respect for and an understanding of the need to protect the environment. To further our mission, we saw a need to work with our communities through our local schools.
Starting in August 2014, members of WGC worked with interested teachers and principals of local Palm Beach County schools to arrange these presentations. On
November 24, 2014, WGC members went to Pine Jog Elementary School in West Palm Beach for a Smokey Bear presentation to approximately 265 elementary age students. Other WGC volunteer
members as well as the principal and teachers also assisted in organizing the event. The WGC Youth Contest Chairman talked about
the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl National Garden Club youth poster contests. She then introduced the Florida Forest Rangers who briefly talked to the students about our job and responsibility in preventing
wildfires. They gave a 15 minute PowerPoint Presentation about the true story of the little bear cub who became known as Smokey Bear in
an interesting way to teach the children how to prevent wildfires and protect our environment. The children were especially excited to see the “real” Smokey Bear, who turned 70 years old this year; he came
to the event to meet and greet the students. Smokey Bear gives a “High 5”
As a reward for the students’ participation in the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contests, the winners sprayed the
pumper from the forest rangers real pumper truck, received participation certificates and Smokey Bear wrist bands. We saw
the educational value of this program from the excitement and participation exhibited by the students. Their beautiful and creative artwork posters that were entered in the contest showed
us that our mission and goals were met.
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WINTER LUNCHEON – December 8, 2014
HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH
Diane Patterson and Suzanne Rares, Co-Chairs
On December 8th at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club, a wonderful holiday luncheon was provided for all the members of the Wellington Garden Club.
Kudos to co-chairs, Diane Patterson and Suzanne Rares, for planning such a festive event to celebrate the holidays. The celebration included not only an excellent meal, but great conversation with our fellow members and friends,
raffle tickets and terrific door prizes.
Cont’d on pg. 11
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Winter Luncheon (Cont’d)
A surprise entertainment was performed by the Wellington High School Blue-Light
Tappers. Not only were they talented, but their synchronization was excellent. Members generously donated toys, toys,
toys galore to be given to the Literacy Coalition in Belle Glade. Some WGC folks
were dressed for the occasion in their best resort and holiday finery while Connie Kilgore took the biggest prize for her “bare
it all” bikini! Ya gotta love her!
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB MEMBER EDUCATION
CRAFT WORKSHOP By Carol Lazzarino
Holiday Lighted Glass Bloc Table Decorations
On Tuesday, November 11th a number of members joined in the Craft Class at Fire Station 30 to
make some fabulous holiday designs for either Christmas, Hanukkah or Thanksgiving out of glass blocs and various materials such as fall foliage & berries, and holiday bobbles, pine cones, etc. It goes without saying, our members…they certainly are artistic and very creative. Each
project was equally beautiful and all had a special personality. Wish we could print all the pictures in this newsletter.
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POT FUN CRAFTING CLASS February 4, 2015- 9:00 a.m. to noon
At Firestation 30, Stribling Way, Wellington
Sign up for a fun filled morning creating pots for your patio or as a gift for someone special. We are asking each participant to bring two pots to design. You will create one to bring home and one to donate to the Wellington Garden Club for their fund raiser plant sale in March. Carol Lazzarino will be teaching you how to paint and decoupage your pots. There will be a sign up sheet at the January meeting and due to space we will have to limit the class to 18 people. Carol will have a supply list available for the basic items you will need to purchase and bring to the class.
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FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES
DESIGNING WITH HOUSEHOLD TREASURES By Bernice Correra and Jayne Kiesewetter, Co-chairs
Pause and imagine that in the middle of the holiday season, December 15th, when your purse is filled with lists of things to do,
that you relax and enjoy yourself for a few hours. Well, this is what happened at the Floral Design class for 16 participants. Instructors Chris Biscoglio and Susan Hillson created a relaxing atmosphere
while we went to work on our floral ring centerpieces. The room fell silent as each person totally lost herself in creating her own design.
Chris and Susan gently nudged us along with helpful tips (like how to make bows) as well as principles of design such that we walked
out the door with a feeling of accomplishment and pride, and yes, maybe even a sense that I
have some creative talent in me, as one person remarked afterward. In short, it was a joy, and all the more reason to look forward to the next two classes on Tuesday, January 27th, and
Wednesday, February 25th. If you’ve been on the fence about signing up, maybe now’s the time to contact Jayne Kiesewetter at [email protected] and get your name on the wait list.
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Beautiful holiday creations from the Floral Design Workshop participants
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NEWS OF UPCOMING WGC EVENTS
GREAT NEWS!
SUNSET SOCIALS ARE BACK!
Let’s Get Ready to Party!
Our Garden Club Member Kevin Foster has graciously volunteered
to host a “Sunset Social” in his home!
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2015
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sign-up sheets will be available at our WGC meeting on Monday, January.5
Numbers are limited so sign up early!
Also please be sure to bring your calendar, cash or check book on January 5.
*A prepaid $10 donation per person plus a beverage to share or hors d’oeuvre is requested.
All Members, Spouses, Guests and Friends are welcome!
Jump on this opportunity Ladies & Gentlemen!
As always, “WOO HOO”
Contact person: Mary Drexler (561) 506-7404 [email protected]
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Manufactured by Nutricote and also marketed as Dynamite by Home Depot, this product is a 360-day time-release fertilizer. The company has been awarded the Gulf Guardian Award from
the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program Partnership for its low impact on the environment. Home Depot product only lasts up to 9 months.
Contact: Barbara Hadsell 439-4607 or email at: [email protected]
A sign-up sheet will be available at January/February meetings. Check payable to WGC must accompany order. Delivery will be in late February. You may split a bag with another person
but only one person must be responsible for pick up and bag splitting. Home Depot sells this fertilizer in a 2 lb. bottle @ $4.50 per lb. vs. $1.50/lb. in a 50 lb. bag.
NEWS FROM DISTRICT X OF FFGC
Veterans Day Dedication of Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker
District X Blue Star Memorial Marker Chairman, Rosita
Aristoff, invited our club to attend the unveiling of a Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker on November 11, 2014 at
Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach. A special candlelight Veterans Day observance ceremony was held, at which
time the Blue Star Memorial By-Way marker was unveiled, dedicated and presented to the Village by District X
Director, Emilie Palmieri. Recognition and tribute was paid to many of the veterans attending the ceremony.
Members of various garden clubs in District X, including
several members from WGC, attended the very moving ceremony.
50 LB bags, 13-5-11 with micro nutrients $75 per bag
Check payable to WGC
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COMING THIS MONTH - THE 59th TROPICAL SHORT COURSE AT MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN
The 59th Tropical Short Course presented by District X will be held at Mounts Botanical
Garden January 28-29, 2015. Fabulous speakers, plant sale, vendors.
For more details and to register go to: http://www.districtx.org/upcomingevents.html For Registration Form:
http://www.districtx.org/PDF_files/2015_tsc_regis_interactive_form.pdf
Boynton Beach Garden Club invites WGC members to attend a
Potluck Luncheon, Auction and Raffle
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.
at the Boynton Woman’s Club
1010 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach
Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or salad, enough to serve four
Please call Jane Gavlick, 561-499-6277 by February 16 if you plan to attend.
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WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB MAINTENANCE
By Diana & Jim Thompson, Chairs
Wear a hat and sunscreen.
Bring gloves, pruners
and a rake.
It’s fun and it only takes an hour.
Thursday January 22, 2015
Wellington Community Center 8:30am Maintenance
Contact Jim Thompson
Next maintenance is: Thursday,
February 19th
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COMING JANUARY 10 AT PINE JOG ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Jog Rd. and Summit Avenue, West Palm Beach
RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Here are some programs in which the club participates that don’t cost you anything.
1. Start Saving UPC labels from Campbell’s and other products as part of the “Labels for Education Program” helps buy supplies for FFGC Wekiva Youth Camp.
2. Saving Plastic bottle caps for “Caps for Love” helps the disabled by providing them with wheelchairs and service dogs. Click on the following link to find out more.
http://www.wellingtongardenclub.org/PDF/labels&caps.pdf
NOTE: Bonnie Wenham and Mary Ann Hesser collect the caps, and Twig Morris collects the UPC labels.
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Caps of Love
Many thanks to all the folks who donate the numerous bottle caps. It's important to again mention what is acceptable and what is not acceptable.
ANY CAP CONTAINING ANY METAL: beer caps, aluminum pull tabs, sprayers and pumps (metal springs inside), metal coated plastic caps, Ensure or Pediasure caps, Ragu sauce caps,
corks, jelly jar lids, and pickle lids are all unacceptable.
Also unacceptable:
Any plastic cap that crunches when bent such as fast-food restaurant drink lids, clear hard plastics like lucite, or any solid hard cap like those found on cosmetic bottles.
Acceptable caps include any cap or lid that is all plastic, i.e.: bottle caps.
Paper inserts and any foreign materials must be removed. Examples of good plastic caps are from laundry detergents, beverages, toothpaste, shampoo, spray paint, tennis ball can lids, cream cheese and ice cream lids, medicines (must have paper liner removed) and so many
others. Look in your pantry, under your sink, and in your garage for other types of plastic caps you may not have considered.
Special thanks to Bonnie Wenham for coordinating this very worthwhile project
JOIN THE 3R CLUB Sponsored by the TriCouncil of FFGC
By Barbara Hadsell
REDUCE landfill REUSE to make new products
RECYCLE program that pays money to the 3R Club
ITEMS TO BE COLLECTED:
M&M BAGS – All Mars candy (M&M, Twix, Snickers) bags, all sizes
CELL PHONES – Standard cell phones, iPhones, Smartphones (remove all personal information)
INK CARTRIDGES – Ink cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and toner cartridges, all makes and models PENS, PENCILS, MARKERS – Pens, pen caps, mechanical pencils, markers & caps
COLGATE ORAL CARE – Colgate toothpaste tubes, caps, toothbrushes, outer packaging, & floss containers PERSONAL CARE:
HAIR CARE - Shampoo, conditioner, spray, gel, paste, includes bottles, caps, tubes, and triggers SKIN CARE - Lip balm tubes, face lotion bottles, tubes, and plastic jars, body wash containers,
soap dispensers, body and hand lotion bottles and dispensers COSMETIC PACKAGING - Lipstick cases, lip gloss tubes, mascara tubes, eye shadow and
bronzer cases and tubes, foundation packaging and bottles, powder cases, eye liner and lip liner cases and pencils, concealer tubes and sticks
Bring to WGC meeting on January 5 ONLY – give to Barbara Hadsell
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Newsletter
The Allamanda News is published five times a year. Please send your news, photos, tips, and advertising to Evvy
Bartley at [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Evvy Bartley
Wellington Garden Club Meetings
Garden club meetings are held at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.
10:30 am Business Meeting 11:30 am Light Lunch
12:15 pm Program Guests are welcome. If you plan to bring a guest please call Carol Coleman, Membership
Chair, at 561-792-2290 or email [email protected] by the Friday before the meeting so we will plan enough food.
Wellington Garden Club Officers President Twig Morris 1st VP Kathy Siena
2nd VP Diane Patterson Treasurer Danese Sloan-Kendall
Ass’t. Treasurer Joan Kaplan Corresponding Sec’y Suzanne Rares Recording Secretary Martie Spaier
Parliamentarian Barbara Hadsell
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