2011 Events & Programs
Note: All meetings are held at the Community House on Broadway in Rockport unless otherwise indicated.
Date/Time: Speaker/Topic:
Monday
Apr. 4, 2011 12:00 SOCIAL HOUR
Hostesses: RGC Board Members
1:15 SPEAKER: Betsy Williams, "Mrs. Thrift Cooks Up A Storm" Betsy Williams has
been growing, selling, and teaching about herbs for many years. She will demonstrate
how to create herbal oils and vinegars from our gardens.
Monday
Apr. 25, 2011 4:30 OPEN DOOR
Preparation and/or serving of food at the Cape Ann Open Door
Co-Chairs: Sonja Anciello and Linda Collins
Wednesday
May 4, 2011 7:00pm MEETING - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
At the Rockport Art Association
SPEAKER: Tony Francis, 'Tree Peonies--History, Care, and Propagation" A research
and development chemist, Rockport resident Tony Francis has been acquiring, growing,
selling, and propagating Chinese and Japanese tree peonies for over 15 years.
Thursday
May 5, 2011 9:30 GARDEN CLUB SERVICE WORKSHOP
Preparing Mothers Day Decorations for Den Mar Nursing Home followed by visit to
Den Mar. Held at Community House and Den Mar
Chair: Linda Adams
Saturday
June 4, 2011 PLANT & GARDEN SHED SALE
9:00am-1:00pm At Community House on Broadway in Rockport
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at 9 am
Bring items to Community House: Thursday 10:00 to 1:00 or Friday 9:00 to 3:00
Plant Sale Chairs: Nan Blue, Mary Chaisson, Phyllis Krenn
Monday
June 6, 2011 12:00 SOCIAL HOUR
Hostesses: Pat Petrou, Eleanor Hoy
1:15 SPEAKER: Rob Elwell "Hardy Succulents, the Ultimate in Low Maintenance" Rob
is from Gloucester where he currently has over 250 species and cultivars in his garden.
Friday & Saturday
July 8 & 9, 2011 GARDEN TOUR
10 am - 4 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Private Coastal Gardens, Plant Sale, Original Art Sale, Luncheon
(Rain or Shine) Tickets $25
Chairs: Deborah Cowan, Tacy SanAntonio
Monday
July 18, 2011 4:30 OPEN DOOR
Preparation and/or serving of food at the Cape Ann Open Door
Co-Chairs: Eleanor King and Faith Ronan
Wednesday
July 20, 2011 9:00 TRIP TO THACHER ISLAND
& 10:00 Bring Lunch; Rain Date: July 27th
Chair: Betsy Linsenmayer
Monday
Aug. 1, 2011 ANNUAL PICNIC
12:00-2:00 At the Home of Betsy Linsenmayer, 9 Pleasant St, Rockport
SPEAKER: Marilyn Thompson will speak on the care and culture of phalaenopsis
orchids.
Bring a chair, lunch & beverage; dessert will be provided
Rain Site: Community House
Wednesday
Sept.7, 2011 7:00 MEETING – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
At the Rockport Art Association
SPEAKER: Martin Ray, "Adventures With Stone in Landscaping" Martin has been
creating 'stonescapes' in the Cape Ann area for many years.
Monday
Oct. 3, 2011 12:00 SOCIAL HOUR
Hostesses: Deborah Cowan and Linda Teahen
1:15 SPEAKER: John Forti, "Heirloom and Native Plants--A Living History" John Forti
is a nationally recognized garden historian. He is the curator of Historic Landscapes at
Strawberry Banke.
Saturday
Oct 15, 2011 HARVEST FESTIVAL/BULB SALE
11am - 5 pm Held at Broadway side of Harvey Park
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Co-Chairs: Peg Coonley, Deborah Cowan, Tacy SanAntonio
Monday
Oct. 17, 2011 4:30 OPEN DOOR
Preparation and/or serving of food at the Cape Ann Open Door
Co-Chairs: Barbara Brackett and Lynda Wallack
Monday
Nov.7, 2011 11:30 ANNUAL MEETING
12:00 SOCIAL HOUR
Hostesses: Sonja Anciello and April Hiscock
1:15 SPEAKER: Tony Tedesco, "A Traditional and Creative New England Christmas"
Tony Tedesco is a regular guest designer, lecturer and instructor for many groups on the
state and national levels.
Tuesday
Dec.6, 2011 9:30 GARDEN CLUB SERVICE WORKSHOP
Preparing Christmas Decorations for Den Mar Nursing Home followed by visit to Den Mar
Held at Community House and Den Mar
Chair: Linda Adams
Thursday
Dec 8, 2011 HOLIDAY TEA
1:00-3:00 pm Hostesses: Laura Hallowell, Joni Lane
At the Home of Deborah Cowan, 27 School St., Rockport
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