2018-2019 Nahant Garden Club Programs
Sept 20, 2018 Thursday 9:00 AM
NGC Field Trip to The Stevens-Coolidge Gardens
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
We will tour the gardens and have the option to “Pick your own bouquet”
$10.00 per person – (tour fee) minimum of 15 people required for the Field Trip or it will be cancelled
*Optional Lunch at a local restaurant will be at the member’s expense.
Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Sept 14, 2018
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Sept 27, 2018 Thursday at 12:00 Noon
Container Gardening from Fall to the Christmas Holidays with Allison Lexi from The Marblehead Garden Center
@ The Dory Club, Tudor Wharf
Allison will demonstrate how you can add an evergreen miniature to the center of planters with fall planting’s surrounding and then just switch out the fall for Christmas easily cutting cost and time for gardeners.
*The Designed Containers will be raffled off at the end of the Program.
CANCELLED Oct 1, 2018 Monday 9:30 AM
Topsfield Fair, America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair
Joint Field Trip NGC & Nahant Senior Center @ Nahant Senior Center at the Town Hall
$10.00 per person (includes Topsfield Fair Ticket and Tip for Bus Driver)
Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Sept 21, 2018
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Oct 12, 2018 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Members ONLY event
Rain Date Wednesday Oct 17 at 10 am to 12:00 Noon ‘
NGC Field Trip – What Can You Do (Responsibly) With All Those Leaves?
@ Teri Motley’s Home, Nahant, MA
We will learn about composting leaves.
Oct 18, 2018 Thursday 9:00 AM
NGC Field Trip – Tour of Elm Bank Gardens
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
Come join us for a private tour of the Gardens of Elm Bank (The Cheney Estate) which has historic and contemporary gardens and is also Home to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. *Minimum of 15 people is required for the Field Trip or it will be cancelled.
*Optional Lunch at a local restaurant will be at the member’s expense.
Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Oct 5, 2018
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Oct 25, 2018 Thursday 6:00 PM
The Great Pumpkin Contest
@ Nahant Town Hall Senior Center
Members are asked to be creative in the spirt of Halloween and create their own Pumpkin entry, either carved or decorated, with one of the following themes: 1. Scary 2. Flower Power or 3. Historic. Join the Fun and Mingle with fellow members to select the Best of Show. A raffle will be held after Best of Show is awarded in each
Nov 29, 2018 Thursday 10:00 AM
Workshop – Boxwood Tree with Edie Hunnewell
@ The Nahant Life Saving Station
Learn to make a Boxwood Tree for the Holidays and Take it Home that Day. Greens and Festive Decorations for the Tree are included.
*Member Fee $30.00 per member / Guest Fee $40.00 per person (Fees are for supplies)
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Nov 15, 2018
**Participants need to bring: An Apron, pruning shears, a Lazy Susan and any specific ribbon, greens, and decorations they prefer to use or add into the arrangement. Hostesses: Kathy Atkinson and Doris Bongiorno
Co-Chairs: Kim Edwards and Edie Hunnewell
Dec 1, 2018 Saturday 9:30 AM
Field Trip – Christmas in Salem
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
Ring in the Holiday Season with 39th Annual Christmas in Salem House Tour in the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood. We will visit the Salem Garden Club Boutique at the House of Seven Gables for Holiday items and then go onto view historic the homes decked out in all the Holiday Glory.
$ TBA once published (Ticket fee)
*Optional Lunch at a local restaurant will be at the member’s expense.
*Members need to Preregister and pay in advance no later than:
Nov 15, 2018
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Dec 13, 2018 Thursday 6:00 PM
“HOLIDAY PARTY“ & Toys for Tots Event
@ Nahant Town Hall Senior Center
Ken Turino of Historic New England will be speaking about Christmas time during the 1600s to 1900s. We will learn how the use of what is now referred to as “Holiday Greens” came to be as well as much more during his talk.
*Toys for Tots Event – please bring an unwrapped toy for age groups infant to teen. The Toys for Tots Coordinator working with the Nahant Fire Department is Deborah Gates. Hostesses: Robin Leblanc and Mia Corinha
Jan 24, 2019 Thursday 10:00 AM
Organic Facial from Nahant Natural Elements with Rebecca Ingalls of Palmer Pond Botanicals
@ The Nahant Life Saving Station
Experience a relaxing spa treatment as Herbalist Rebecca Ingalls will lead you through a sequence of 5 luxurious courses for your face that will leave your skin soft and glowing, and your spirit soothed.
Note: It is suggested that you bring a headband or hair tie as we will actually be doing the 5 steps of the facial Member $10.00 / Guest Fee $15.00 per person (Fee for supplies)
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Jan 17, 2019
Feb 21, 2019 Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
NGC Fund Raiser & Silent Auction - Public Welcome!
@ The Tides Restaurant
The Annual Tides Restaurant Nahant Garden Club Fundraiser. In addition to being able to bid on fantastic raffle and silent auction items donated by local businesses, the Tides Restaurant will be donating 10% of the evenings proceeds from both the restaurant and pub, to the Garden Club.
*Please contact: Maureen Locke or Nicole Sanphy with Donations
Chairpersons: Maureen Locke and Nicole Sanphy
Feb 28, 2019 Thursday 12:00 Noon
Workshop - NGC No Fail Flower Arrangement
@ The Nahant Life Saving Station
This is a hands-on workshop. You will learn how to make 3 "No Fail Flower Arrangements" that will enhance any table setting year around.
*Participates need to bring: An Apron, pruning - floral shears, and a Lazy Susan.
Mar 1-3, 2109 or Mar 1-4, 2019
NGC Field Trip –Philadelphia Flower Show
The Nahant Garden Club is assessing members' interest in attending the Philadelphia Flower Show. We are asking that you respond back if you are interested in attending, as we are finessing some of the details.
The dates would be either March 1-3, 2019 (2 nights), or March 1-4, 2019 (3 nights).The trip would include round-trip airfare from Boston to Philadelphia, your hotel, and admission to the Flower Show.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 visitors annually. There is much to do besides attending this phenomenal spring event. Side tours will be offered in this historic city, and there will be great food and camaraderie.
* Please contact Kim Edwards by October 10, 2018 for additional information.
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Mar 14, 2019 Thursday TIME TO BE DETERMINED
Boston Flower Show Joint Field Trip NGC & the Nahant Senior Center
@ Nahant Town Hall Senior Center
Come join your fellow members for a day at the Boston Flower
Show. This is where "the green lovers go to discover new ideas" Gardening, Floral Design or Garden Items the Flower Show has it all.
$ TBA once published (will include Ticket & Tip for Bus Driver) *Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: March 5, 2019
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Mar 28, 2019 Thursday 6:00 PM
Floral Design with Andrew Anderson
@ Nahant Town Hall Senior Center
Our own Member and Nahant Native, Andrew Anderson, co-owner of Ilex Designs, Boston, will demonstrate his design talent with a Woodland Spring arrangement.
*The Arrangement will be raffled off at the end of the Program.
Apr 17, 2019 Wednesday 12:00 Noon
Pruning Workshop at Long Hill Gardens
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
We will attend a workshop done by the staff of Long Hill on pruning various garden Florals and Shrubs.
$15.00 Per Person * Space is limited for the Workshop so sign up early
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: April 10, 2019
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
April 23, 2019 Tuesday 9:15 AM
Field Trip to Hunnewell Gardens
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
We will be visiting the Hunnewell Gardens in the spring, including the Pinetum and the Italian Gardens, to enjoy what will be in bloom.
*Optional Lunch at the Wellesley College Club will be at the member’s expense.
*Members need to Pre-register no later than: Apr 15, 2019 Chairperson: Edie Hunnewell
Apr 25, 2019 Thursday 2:00 Noon
NGC Arbor Day Celebration & Time for Plant Propagation Presentation
@ The Nahant Life Saving Station
Joe Rajunas is a retired chemist will provide an overview of the methods plant propagation Included will be a discussion of seed collection, plant breeding, and nomenclature and a description of several methods of propagation, such as division, cuttings, layering, grafting, and cell culture. Additionally, the Arbor Day Award will be given to honor (or remember posthumously) a member who, not only is dedicated to the club, but to the community as well.
Apr 29, 2019 Monday TIME TO BE DETERMINED
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – Art in Bloom Exhibit
Joint Field Trip NGC & Nahant Senior Center
@ Nahant Town Hall Senior Center
This is a must-see exhibit where amateur arrangers from local Garden Clubs interpret works from the MFA collection.
$ TBA once published (will include Ticket and Tip for Bus Driver)
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: April 18, 2019
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
May 19, 2019 Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
NGC Plant Sale - Open to the Public – All Welcome!
@ The Nahant Life Saving Station
Come and purchase an array of Beautiful Plants (Annuals, House plants, Herbs, Perennials, and Vegetables) at the Annual Plant Sale. Proceeds to benefit various Garden Club Programs and Town Projects.
*Remember this is a great time to divide your plants and donate those divisions to the Plant Sale!
*All Plant donations are Welcome!
Chairperson: Suzanne Hamill
May 23, 2019 Thursday 6:00PM
Hip Hip Hydrangeas! with Andi Ross & NGC Bacheller Memorial Tray Award
@ The Nahant Village Church
This is a complete “how to” program starting with clear instructions for identifying the hydrangeas you have. Best care includes siting, planting, pruning each type, color management, watering, cutting & preserving.
Additionally, the Rosemary Bacheller Memorial Tray is given once a year in Rosemary’s honor to a Nahant Garden Club member in recognition of devoted service, who has exemplified outstanding dedication to the Club as well having contributed generously of time, spirt, and energy.
May 24, 2019 Friday 10:00 AM
NGC Workshop - Town Memorial Day Wreath Making - Members Only Workshop
Edie Hunnewell’s Home, Nahant, MA
Learn about wreaths while participating in making the Town of Nahant’s Memorial Day Wreaths. The Nahant Garden Club places wreaths at various Veteran Memorial sites though-out Nahant, in addition to one which is part of the Sea Ceremony at the Nahant Wharf.
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
June 26, 2019 Wednesday 11:00AM
NGC Annual Meeting @ Windcroft, Member Gretchen Brien’s Home
*Members only
Dr. Terry Murphy, Gretchen’s uncle, will delight us with tales and history of this island. Additionally, he has written 2 books about Nahant, the latest being “Forty Steps”.
$ TBD - Invite will be sent out to Members
Co-Chairs: Gretchen Brien and Angela Bonin
July 18, 2019 Thursday 9:30AM
NGC Field Trip – Fuller Gardens, Hampton, NH
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
This day trip will be enjoying the Roses. As the saying goes A rose is a rose…not at Fuller Gardens it is a Rose Lovers Dream. $8.00 per person – (tour fee) a minimum of 15 people required for the Field Trip or it will be cancelled
*Optional Lunch at a local restaurant will be at the member’s expense.
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: July 10, 2019
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
Aug 15,2019 Thursday 9:30AM
NGC Field Trip – Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, Gloucester
Transportation Member Car Pooling @ St Thomas Aquinas Church
We will be able to get a glimpse of the private domain of Henry Davis Sleeper. The garden, like the house itself, evolved over several decades in the early 1900s. Today the landscape still looks as it did in the late 1920s & early 1930s, when the grounds best reflected Sleeper’ s plans. $10.00 per person – (tour fee) minimum of 15 people required for the Field Trip or it will be cancelled
*Optional Lunch at a local restaurant will be at the member’s expense.
*Members need to Pre-register and pay in advance no later than: Aug 7, 2019
Chairperson: Kim Edwards
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Floral Arranger Workshops are in the process of being set up for 2018 -2019, information will be forwarded to you accordingly.
For more detailed information on Programs, Workshops and Field Trips please refer to: The Nahant Garden Club Website (nahantgardenclub.org)
Guests are Welcome with the Fee of $10.00 per guest, unless otherwise noted in the Program.
Payment for ALL Programs, Workshops and Field Trips: Make check payable to: The Nahant Garden Club, and notate which Program it is for (do not combine payments into one check!)
o Mail to: Chair’s home address (unless otherwise notified)
Individuals concerned with Field Trip Accessibility:
o Please to check with venue’s website or venue directly regarding accessibility.