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Buds and Banter Bulletin
Garden Club Friends,
Here we are again! A big shout out to all members to let Lisa know if you would like to play (not work) on any of our committees or events. Your Board needs your input and assistance to make it seem like play and not work to bring the best in programs. Did you know the GTGC website has many moving parts? Take a minute to check it out … News/Events/Join/Renew Membership/Scholarships/Photos/Donate/Contacts. Use the Member Login for the Directory and other topics. Click below.
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
8:30 am meet to carpool.
This special meeting will highlight the aquaphonics farm at Westonwood Ranch. Did you know these challenged participants are learning to live and work independently through the skills they work on with the vegetables, horses, and even dog treats? It will touch your heart and you will be glad you experienced a tour of this unique Walton County resource. Across the street will be lunch at Horse Power Pavilion, all in Freeport. Just a hop, skip and a jump over the bridge via your carpool.
8:30 Carpool from Grand Blvd. parking lot next to Grimaldi’s
9:00 Check-in Horse Power Pavilion, 4497 State Highway 20 W, Freeport, Florida
9:30 Carpool to Westonwood Ranch for a tour and presentation returning to Horse Power Pavilion for a brief meeting and lunch at Horse Power
Program fee, including lunch, $30 (cash or check) $32 (credit card).
For more info: westonwood.org
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11-1pm
Holiday Bazaar PRESale Event, we will enjoy items the committee has put together for our largest fundraiser. You will have first chance at new and different items this year. BUT we will have the most popular items too – cards, art, jewelry and holiday items. Lunch provided.
Program Fee: $30 per person
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9-2 pm
GTGC Holiday Bazaar Scholarship Fundraiser at Cantina Laredo. Come early as there will be different offerings than at the Presale. This event supports many of our charities, such as the Mercer Scholarship,Biophilia, 4-H and others. Lots of publicity going out for this day! Bring your friends to show off GTGC talents.
Program Fee: Free to all attendees.
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 3-6:30 pm
Ho, Ho, Ho! Take time out from your personal holiday preparations to gather with garden club friends at the annual Holiday Get-Together! This year’s event supporting Santa Patrol & a Habitat Family will be held at The Venue located just off Scenic Gulf at The Venue, located in Surfside Resort, 1096 Scenic Gulf Dr. Miramar Beach. Perfect time to take a peak at our beautiful beach while others are in the snow. Members, guests and spouses are welcome. Time to glimmer! $55 per person
Lisa Ermini, President
Debbie Michel, Vice President
