All meetings are held in the St. Michael Room on the lower level of the church at 10:00 AM, unless otherwise noted
February 11, 2010	"Sweet Stuff: The Story of Chocolate--Just in Time for Valentine's Day" - presented by Kimberly Denney, Curator, McKinley Museum.  Hostesses:  Donna Orlando, Chairman ; Karen Blackmore; Ruth Drumm; Deanna Stearns
March 11, 2010	"Gardens of Stan Hywet"--presented by Chrissy Kozey
April 8, 2010	"The Ancient Art of Making Tea" - presented by Doreen Leaf Hunt.  Bring your favorite tea cup.
May 13, 2010	"Container Gardening" - presented by representative of Rohr & Son Garden Center
June 10, 2010	"Cooking with Herbs" - presented by Dave Allen who will prepare our entire lunch (several courses).  Note:  Meet at rectory parking lot at 10:30 AM - program begins at 11:00 AM with meeting after lunch.
September 9, 2010	"Playing in Mud" presented by Gloria Atwell and Marie Fecske, Canton Garden Club members.
October 14, 2010	""Holly Pine Lane ornaments workshop"
November 11, 2010	""Makling a Holiday Centerpiece" - instructed by Deanna Stearns, Master Judge
December 9, 2010	"Christmas Luncheon" at Massillon Women's Club.  Note: Meet in rectory parking lot at 11:00 AM.  Bring wrapped white elephant and share your favorite Christmas memory.  Punch at 11:30 AM, luncheon at noon.
January 13, 2011	"Bulbs You've Never Known" - presented by Jeanne Porentski, Master Gardener
February 10, 2011	Hummingbirds ABC" - presented by Rob Symes at Wildlife Gardens, next to Gander Mountain.  Lunch following at Samantha's Restaurant.  All located on Portage and Frank Rds, NW.

History of Club

St. Michael's Garden Club was organized on October 6, 1955 with 25 charter members, four of whom are still living.  Currently there are 38 active members and three associates.  The 50th Anniversary celebration was held in October 2005 at Glenmoor Country Club which honored all the past presidents.

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 altar and grounds.  One of the Club's greatest challenges 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 2009 

JOIN US!  As always, new members are welcome. 

Call Jeanne Blaes, 330-477-9650, 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.

• Planting and care of geraniums and Nature Preserve on parish grounds
• Providing floral arrangements for parish special events
• Parish Outreach Therapy

• Planting and care of Garden of Five Senses
• Helping with Children's Garden programs
• Participation in special events/Flower Show competition

• Participation in special events/flower show competition
• Financial support of causes relating to Garden Club objectives

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.