Twin Chimneys Garden Club
CONTACT: Barb Stettner, 2010 President, at (636) 978-5930 or creativebarb@charter.net for information
2010 MEETING DATES
JANUARY
MEETING DATE: January 26, 2010 @ 6:30 PM
PROGRAM: HERBAL TEAS FOR HEALTHY LIVING: Members will learn through lecture, demonstration and handouts how to make delicious, healthy teas from various plants.
SPEAKER: Liz Slaten, Twin Chimneys First Vice-President
FEBRUARY
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2010 @ 6:30 PM - PROMPTLY
PROGRAM: BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKERS
Using lecture and a slide program, we will learn the history, benefits and costs of Blue Star Memorials.
SPEAKER: Ms. Jimmie J. Meinhardt, NGC Blue Star Memorial Chairman
MARCH
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2010 6:30 PM
PROGRAM: BIO-INTENSIVE RAISED-BED GARDENS
This lecture with handouts presentation provides details on how to create easy, eco-friendly raised bed gardens.
SPEAKERS: Lana Bouchillion, past President and Barb Stettner, Twin Chimneys President
FUNDRAISER: WHITE ELEPHANT AUCTION - AUCTIONEER: LIZ SLATEN
APRIL
MEETING DATE: April 27, 2010 @ 6:30 PM
PROGRAM: GROWING & COOKING WITH HERBS
Through lecture and handouts, members will learn how to grow herbs in the St. Louis area and use these herbs in the kitchen.
SPEAKER: Barbara O’Brien, St. Louis Herb Society
MAY
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2010 @ 1:00PM (rain date: May 23)
MEET AT: Gerri Lessly’s home
GARDEN TOUR: We will be touring our service projects:
• United Service ABC garden
• Twin Chimneys Elementary Butterfly garden
and five member gardens.
PICNIC: Barbara Stettner’s home
BRING: A covered dish to share upon conclusion of the tour
JUNE
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2010 @ 6:30 PM at
PROGRAM: BUTTERFLIES IN MISSOURI GARDENS - Using posters and handouts, we will learn how to identify Missouri butterflies and attract caterpillars and butterflies to our gardens. Program concludes with Butterfly Bingo and prizes!
SPEAKER: Liz Slaten, Twin Chimneys First Vice-President
JULY
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2010 @ 6:30 PM at
MEET AT: Barb Stettner’s home
PROGRAM: CARD MAKING FROM OUR GARDENS
At this hands-on workshop, members will learn how to take and use photos of flowers and wildlife to create beautiful
cards.
SPEAKERS: Liz Slaten, Twin Chimneys First Vice-President and Barb Stettner, Twin Chimneys President
AUGUST - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 @ 6:30 PM
PROGRAM: ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR YARD
Members will learn through lecture and handouts how to invite a variety of birds to our yards and keep them healthy year round.
SPEAKER: Robin Gosnell, Master Gardener
OCTOBER
MEETING DATE: October 26, 2010 @ 6:30 PM
PROGRAM: LASAGNA GARDENING
Learn by lecture and handouts how plan an easy garden for vegetables or flowers using layers of material that composts over the winter.
SPEAKER: Gerri Lessly, Twin Chimneys Second Vice-President
DECEMBER
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2010 @ 6:30 P M
MEET AT: Barb Stettner’s home
PROGRAM: DANGERS OF HOLIDAY GARDENING
We will learn through lecture how to avoid problems with our winter holiday plants.
SPEAKER: Gerri Lessly, Twin Chimneys Second Vice-President
CHRISTMAS PARTY - EVERYONE BRINGS A FAVORITE TREAT
Gift exchange between members - $10.00 maximum.
Please bring a canned good item and $5 to donate to the Sunrise Methodist Food Pantry.
CONTINUING PROJECTS
Twin Chimneys Elementary School
Butterfly Garden & Outdoor Classroom
7396 Twin Chimneys Blvd., O’Fallon, MO
Chairpersons: Patty Brinton and Glenda Verble
55% of members maintain the butterfly garden for the educational benefits and enjoyment of the students and staff of our community’s school.
Bluebird Trail
1533 Koch Rd., O’Fallon, MO
Chairperson: Connie Winkler
51% of members document and maintain 7 bluebird houses and feeding stations to provide habitat for our state bird.
United Services Preschool ABC Garden
2025 Hanley Rd., Dardenne Prairie, MO
Chairperson: Barb Stettner
55% of members participate in the design, creation, and implementation of a garden therapy project called “Kick, Feel, Do ABC Garden” for preschool children to plant and grow their own flowers and vegetables to introduce them to the joys of gardening.
NEW PROJECTS
Blue Star Memorial Marker
Location to be determined and approved
Chairperson: Rose Sattler
95% of members will participate in the design, creation, implementation, and raising funds to establish a Blue Star Memorial Marker in the City of O’Fallon, MO. This project promotes the goals of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
