Garden Club Friends,

We trust you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Should we have a count down to Labor Day? The traffic, guests and heat are the talk of the town. Our gardens and plants are loving rain and the flowers are beautiful everywhere. Don’t forget to visit the beach as it never disappoints even for just a peak or a long walk. Your Board met to fine tune the below calendar of events, including our largest, with the Bazaar in October and Laura Dowling next year. We hope all of our members will get involved in those. A recent recognition goes out to Betsy Stout-Jones for her Mother’s Day Jewelry Donation to Brookdale Senior Living. Our members are so generous, which meets our mission at every turn.

Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9 am meet to carpool.
Our first meeting and lunch will be at Horse Power Pavilion, Freeport, followed by a tour of Westonwood Ranch just across the street. Westonwood’s program transitions teens and young adults with Intellectual anyone Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to discover their potential to live independent productive lives. You will be especially interested in their Aquaponics farm. Lindy Wood, Founder, will tell her story and vision of Westonwood. You are sure to be touched with this wonderful resource in Walton County.
For more info: westonwood.org

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11-1pm
It’s that time of the year where we get ready for the big scholarship fundraiser of the year! Join your friends at the Cantina Laredo for a Holiday Pre-Sale Event. We will showcase our most popular new holiday décor items. Don’t forget to buy your holiday cards! Lunch is provided.

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9-2 pm
We are excited to once again sponsor the GTGC Holiday Bazaar Scholarship Fundraiser at Cantina Laredo. We will support many of our charities, such as the Mercer Scholarship, Biophilia, 4-H and others. This is a one-day event. Free admission.

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 3-6:30 pm
Come join your 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 at Royal Palm Grille in Surfside Resort. Enjoy fine food, champagne, wine & beer, not to mention the holiday fun and music. Members, guests and spouses are welcome. Fee is $55 per person.

Let us know how you would like to help with any of our events. We need your input and assistance.
Thank you very much for your support.

Lisa Ermini, President
Debbie Michel, Vice President