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Calendar of Events
September 21, 2009
"Building Your Garden from the Ground Up - Composting"
Presenter: Beth Corrigan, U. of I. Extension
Master Gardener (State Outstanding Master Gardener of 2007);
Horticulture and Landscape Design Certificate from the Morton
Arboretum; Active in Boy and Girl Scouts of DuPage County Power Point presentation
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
October 19, 2009
"Garden Gripe Book by Abby Adams"
Presenter: Carolyn Stillman
Performs in one-woman shows. BA Smith College;
MA University of Chicago.
Hinsdale Garden Club member for 36 years.
Humorous review of the book in costume.
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
November 23, 2009
"A Festive Touch"
Annual Luncheon and Boutique
The Carlisle
435 E. Butterfield
Lombard, IL 630-960-0210
10:30 a.m. Sip and Shop
Boutique Tables, Goodie Table, Raffle, Cash Bar, Piano Music
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
1:00 p.m. Ron Schlamann, Speaker
Former owner of Hinsdale flower shop. Shares interesting
stories of his many years in the floral industry. Tickets: $30.00 until November 9
$35.00 after November 9
January 18, 2010
"Art of Perfume Making"
Presenter: Sharon Konley
Career in the perfume industry working for companies such as
Hermes, Christian Dior, and Nini Ricci.
Slide presentation on perfume and how it relates to flowers.
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
February 15, 2010
"Oil Painting in the Garden"
Presenter: Jacqueline France
Graduate of Art Institute of Chicago. Subjects of her work
include English, Italian, and American gardens and Monet's
garden. Demonstration of oil painting with a garden theme. Painting will be raffled.
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
March 15, 2010
"Creating a Garden Room Without Walls"
Presenter: Shirley Remes
Field Editor for Better Homes and Gardens. Journalism degree
from NIU. Has written for Chicagoland Gardening, Organic
Gardening, and Seasons. Slide presentation
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
April 19, 2010
"Annual Meeting, Luncheon, and Installation of Officers
(to be held at a local restaurant...location to be announced)
11:30 a.m. Sign in and seating
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
1:30 p.m. Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers --This event is open to members only--
May 17, 2010
"Member Talent Show"
Presenter: Debbye S
Member of The Garden Club of Downers Grove and
Master Gardener.
Demonstration of making organic body and face scrubs.
12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, Room 503
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
June 2010 - date to be announced
National Garden Week Program
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss St.
Downers Grove 630-960-1200
7:00 p.m. Program to be Announced --Open to the Public--
--Free Admission--
June 21, 2010
"Annual Potluck Luncheon, Plant Sale, and Garden Tour
See your yearbook for the hostess and address
10:30 a.m. Plant Sale
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
1:00 p.m. Business Meeting and Committee reports
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