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St. Michael's Garden Club
~ Flower Lovers, Unite! ~
Purpose Statement: Begun in 1955 our organization is open to anyone with a love of gardening and a desire to exchange ideas to promote and encourage beautification and conservation of trees, flowers, shrubs and birds; and to beautify the buildings and grounds of St. Michael’s parish.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2011 - 2012
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All meetings are held in the St. Michael Room on the lower level of the church at 10:00 AM, unless otherwise noted. There are no meetings in January and August.
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February 11, 2011 |
The ABC’s of Hummingbirds– Presented by Rob Symes at Wildlife Gardens, next to Gander Mountain at 10:00. Rob will give a primer on hummingbirds and ways to attract and keep them in your backyard. Lunch follows at Samantha’s Restaurant in the same shopping plaza. |
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March 10, 2011 |
Taking Out the Trash– Courtney Myers, Registered Sanitationist and Environmental Health Educator, of Stark County Health Department presents the past, present and incredible future of garbage. |
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April 14, 2011 |
Bulbs You’ve Never Grown– Jeanne Porentski, Master Gardener, Summit and Stark Counties, will present new and unusual bulbs, how to grow them and where to use them. |
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May 12, 2011 |
Birds of the Month– Chuck Jakubchak, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, shows how Nature rewards us with new birds each month – as they come and go throughout the year. |
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June 9, 2011 |
Flower Faerie Fashions– Nancy Quinn-Simon, Master Gardener of Summit and Stark Counties, presents a fashion show of her original designs made entirely of plant material, depicting what the vain flower faerie wears. |
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July 14, 2011 |
Guided Garden Tour– We visit Tall Pines, a private 3 acre garden whose owners have practiced recycling, reclaiming and reusing for 32 years. Prepare to be astounded at the creativity they have demonstrated. At 10:00 AM We will leave St. Michael Parking Lot & carpool to the site at 5569 Breezewood Dr. NE, Canton, OH. Maps will be provided. |
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September 8, 2011 |
Why Trees Matter– We love trees for their beauty and aesthetic values. Now, Denise Ellsworth, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for OSU Extension Service will discuss other important benefits, including social, communal, environmental and economic qualities of our beloved trees. |
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October 13, 2011 |
Ornament Workshop– Judy Foust and Marilyn Winkler, members, will present a new twist on creating plant-based ornaments for the St. Michael Garden Club tree at Holly Pine Lane. |
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November 10, 2011 |
Amazing Holiday Décor– You can make your own amazing designs with these unique ideas. Priscilla Kiehl, Master Gardener, Summit and Stark Counties, will demonstrate how thinking outside the box inspires creativity. |
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December 8, 2011 |
Christmas Joy at the Mansion– Christmas Party/Installation of Officers. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift and prepare to share with us something no one in the room knows about you. A secret dream, your bucket list, a goal, a family story – anything you care to share. Carpool will leave St. Michael’s at 11:00 AM. Punch at 11:30 AM and luncheon at 12:00 at Massillon Women’s Club, 210 Fourth St. NE, Massillon, OH. Favors by Jeanne Blaes. |
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February 9, 2012 |
Sweet Stuff – The Story of Chocolate– Just in time for Valentine’s Day Kimberly Kenney, curator, McKinley Museum, will explore how chocolate is made – tracing its roots to the ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures. And, free samples! |
History of Club
St. Michael's Garden Club was organized on October 6, 1955 with 25 charter members. Currently there are 42 active members and 3 associates. The 50th Anniversary celebration, which honored all the past presidents, was held in October 2005 at Glenmoor Country Club.
Besides the monthly informative and interesting meetings, field trips, and special events, the Club was for many years the mentor for St. Michael’s Junior Garden Club. Members have done therapy projects at Manor Care Nursing Home and other institutions. Members work on the beautification of St. Michael’s grounds & coordinate a community outreach project by providing landscaping for a Habitat for Humanity home each year. One of the club’s greatest challenges, along with the bridge groups at St. Michael’s, was to commission a sculpture of St. Francis which now draws young and old to the labyrinth area outdoors to view the saint who loved all of creation.
Officers 2011
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Jeanne Blaes |
President |
330-526-8665 |
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Deanna Stearns |
Vice-President |
330-526-6054 |
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Carolyn Adelman |
Recording Secretary |
330-966-6619 |
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Anne Emsweller |
Corresponding Secretary |
330-477-4086 |
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Ruth Drumm |
Treasurer |
330-494-1976 |
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Carolyn Adelman |
Advisor |
330-966-6619 |
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Linda Ganser |
Advisor |
330-492-5353 |
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JOIN US! As always, new members are welcome.
Call Jeanne Blaes, 330-526-8665, to reserve lunch.
Meetings, which include lunch, are usually held in St. Michael's Room (lower level of the church) at 10:00 AM on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except during summer months. Election of officers is held at the November meeting, with installation at the December meeting.
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the purpose of the Club and pays the annual dues of $15.00. It is not necessary to be a member of St. Michael Parish to belong. Anyone is welcome to sample a meeting--simply call one of the following officers so that the refreshment committee can prepare lunch for you.
For more information about the Club or to sample a meeting, call one of the advisors: Carolyn Adelman, 330-966-6619 or Linda Ganser, 330-492-5353.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Michael's Parish
Canton Garden Center
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Planting and care of Garden of Five Senses
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Helping with Children's Garden programs
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Participation in special events/Flower Show competition
Local, State and National Garden Clubs
Conservation Pledge
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of America. I promise to educate future generations so they may become caretakers of our water, air, land and wildlife.
~ Tom Taylor, Ft. Wayne, IN
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Jeanne B. says...
Planting geraniums on May 22, 2008 are Donna Rose and Carolyn Adelman (co-president) in front, with Mary Lou Staudt and Carol Oberlin in rear.
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