Events Search and Views Navigation
September 2023
Landscaping with Native Plants
Our presenter, David Brooks, is a professional naturalist who has given presentations on Illinois natural history and green landscaping to groups of all ages throughout the Chicago area since 1990. More and more people are discovering the beauty and environmental benefits of using native plants in home landscaping. This presentation will review the benefits of using natives and introduce you to a wide range of beautiful plants suitable for home gardens as well as how to incorporate them into your…
Find out more »October 2023
Putting your Garden to Bed
Our guest speaker, Bill Karges, will discuss “Putting Your Garden to Bed”. Bill will bring expertise, insights, and recommendations on gardens, lawns, and plants. He will give us advice and great tips for getting our flower and vegetable gardens ready for the coming months. Bill has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany from the University of Iowa with a minor in speech. He was Manager, Chief Botanist and all-around dispenser of relevant horticultural advice at the Pioneer Garden Shop…
Find out more »60th Anniversary Gratitude Gala 10.29.23
Put on your Sunday best for October 29, 2023—our biggest celebration event ever! It's our club's 60th Anniversary!!! Invitations will be sent out for this is event which will include a formal plated luncheon and exciting activities! It will be held at the Bloomingdale Golf Club where we will honor seniors, veterans, and dignitaries who have supported the mission of our club for 60 years. Reserve a table for your family and friends. Everyone is invited!
Find out more »November 2023
Christmas Craft for West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation
Join our club as we make Christmas Crafts to bring holiday cheer to the residents of Bloomingdale's West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation. For a small fee, you can also make one for yourself to bring home. The craft will start immediately after a short business/elections meeting and a time to gather with friends and enjoy a few treats. The project will be announced soon. Hope you can join us. Visitors are always welcome!
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Collection for West Suburban
The garden club members are asked again to come through in a big way in its holiday collection for the residents at the West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The generosity of our members is always amazing! Items residents need most are toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.). Of course, we know residents enjoy both sweet and salty treats. Socks, throw blankets, activity books are also welcome. Drop off dates are Monday, December 4th, through Friday morning, December 8th, and again…
Find out more »2023 Member Christmas Party
Our 2023 Christmas Party For Members and their Families will be SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 at JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 94 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale Cocktails at Noon Buffet at 1 PM includes: Bruschetta • Mini Crab cakes • Spinach Pies • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers. Cost per person $20 Please Mail Checks to Laurie DringPlease RSVP by December 1st Please bring a wrapped White Elephant Gift to participate in the fun!
Find out more »January 2024
Date Changed Due to Weather—2024 Annual Business Meeting
The New Year begins with our Annual Business Meeting. Agenda items will include a review of 2023 activities, upcoming events for 2024 (including our popular Annual Flower & Plant Sale in May), and decisions on where to direct our charitable donations. We meet at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 1:15 PM Social time 1:45 PM Announcements 2:00 PM Meeting Begins Visitors are Welcome!
Find out more »February 2024
Curative Properties of Tea
Our speaker will be Marcy Lautenan-Raleig. Much has been touted recently about the benefits of a good cup of herbal or green tea. This lecture discusses the difference between black tea and herb tea as well as what herbs make good tea, how to formulate your own teas and the various medicinal properties discovered throughout time of various native plants with pictures to help with identification. If hot water is available, we can create our own blends to sample at…
Find out more »March 2024
Fighting Climate Change in Your Back Yard & Front Yard
Mike Nowak will be our presenter. A lot of us are pretty unhappy about the direction in which our planet’s environment is headed. Unfortunately, many people also think there’s nothing we can do about it. That’s not exactly true. The decisions we make in our yards—especially if done en masse—can make a huge difference in saving plant and animal species and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Mike will walk us through the basics—native plants (especially oaks), harvesting rainwater, reducing lawn area,…
Find out more »April 2024
Plant Sale Prep Meeting
Join us as we prepare for our Annual Flower & Plant Sale this year being held on May 10 and 11. This is our major fund-raiser for the year that we support our local charities with and we need all hands on deck to have a fun and successful event. Come and learn about the schedule, pre-sale orders, food and equipment, and working the sale. Most of all—LET'S HAVE FUN! We need you to contribute ideas to make this a…
Find out more »