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Activities and Program information will be updated later this summer!

Activities

Throughout the year, we host a number of events for our club members. 

September 2024
Wed 9/18 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.
TBA - GCFM* Metro District Coffee
 
October 2024
Wed 10/16 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.

November 2024
Wed 11/20 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

December 2024
Wed 12/4 - Decorate holiday wreaths at the Endicott Community Greenhouse 9:30 a.m.
Fri 12/6 - Dedham Stroll

Wed 12/11 - Holiday Luncheon 11:00 a.m.

January 2025
No scheduled meetings

February 2025
Wed 2/19 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

March 2025
Sa-Su 3/8-9 - Needham Art in Bloom
Wed 3/19 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

April 2025
Wed 4/16 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.
Tues 4/22 - EARTH DAY! 
Fri 4/25 - ARBOR DAY!
Wed 4/30 - Plant Sale Meeting 9:30 a.m.
TBA - GCFM Metro District Coffee
TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.

May 2025
Th-Su 5/1-4 - Arts in Bloom, Boston MFA
Sat 5/10 - ANNUAL PLANT SALE held at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. -noon
Wed 5/21 - Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon 11:00 a.m.
TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.

June 2025
Su-Sa 6/1-7 - National Garden Week
Thu 6/5 - GCFM Annual Meeting

July 2025
Sat 7/12 - Volunteer at the Fairbanks Family of America Reunion
TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 5:00 p.m.

*GCFM = The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts


"Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us and see the beauty in ordinary things."
~ Thomas Merton ~

Programs

All programs are open to the public, except as indicated. Programs begin at approximately 1:15 pm with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
                                                              September 18, 2024
Meet and Greet
"Show and Tell or Sell"
Members Bring a Favorite Plant

October 16, 2024 
Ila S. Cox, Former MFA Associate's Flower Committee Chair
“The Chrysanthemum's Journey"

November 20, 2024 
Fairbanks Garden Club Members' Workshop
Please bring donations for the Dedham Food Pantry.

December 11, 2024
Holiday Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
(Note time change)
Location:

Olde Colonial Café
171 Nahatan Street, Norwood
No guests please
Yankee Swap for those who wish to participate (max $20.00)

January 2025
No meeting scheduled
Happy, Healthy New Year! 
 
February 19, 2025
Jean Theurkauf, Principal Master Gardener, Fiber Artist and Painter
“Ditch the dirt: Simple DIY Hydroponic Growing"

March 19, 2025
Barb McIntosh, Master Gardener and former Head Steward for the Trial Garden at Elm Bank
“Herb Gardening"

April 16, 2025
Gretel Anspach, Master Gardener
“Raised Bed Gardening"

May 21, 2025
Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
(Note time change)
Location:
Olde Colonial Café
171 Nahatan Street, Norwood
No guests, please.


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