The programs and activities for the 2009-2010 year are coming to an end and reflecting back we realize WE DID IT! And, what did we do? We accomplished GARDEN POWER in many rewarding and invigorating ways!
We had fun on field trips and sharing pot lucks! We learned from speakers Scott Daigre of Tomatomania and Giselle Schoniger of Kellogg Garden Products. We had a yummy cooking demo with member and educator Pitsa Captain.
We shared ourselves with the community through Arbor Day and basket planting workshops at El Retiro.
We worked hard at our plant sale and succulent planting to provide a little bit of sunshine for Harbor General shut ins – as well as scholarships for two local students: one at South High School and another at El Camino College.
We replanted the planter boxes at Walteria Library and planted Daffodil bulbs at El Retiro Park (part of a nationwide project sponsored by National Garden Clubs.) We maintained our community projects at
the Torrance Marker, Colinas Circle, El Retiro and Rocketship Park.
At Christmas we gave generously to the men patients at Harbor General and to needy children through the Salvation Army Angel program.
In addition, we awarded many local homeowners "Landscape Awards" in conjunction with the Riviera Homeowners Association.
We stretched with two new fun projects this year: "Flower Power" installations at Power of Art and our elegant "Songbirds" table design at Designs for Dining.
We participated in the South Coast Botanic Garden 50th Anniversary Party - it was fun to see the many other garden clubs and plant societies up close.
Oh yes, we also went a bit Green - eliminating Styrofoam and plastic water bottles at meetings.
Although we sadly lost two long-time Club members this year (Adele Rockwood and Anne Greenway), we have happily added many new members with whom we will continue to enjoy the RGC experience.
We appreciate those that have shared with us: our Patron Sponsor Mary Lou McCammack and the Torrance Friends of the Library who partnered with us on a couple of projects - thank you!
We thank the City of Torrance Parks and Streetscapes for working with us too! And we so appreciate all the hard working and supporting members of our Club!
Hope to see you at Mad Hatters!
Have a great summer and put September 28 on your calendar for our kick off 2010-2011 year with MORE GARDEN POWER!
Fondly, Shelley & Karen
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