Gardeners Out East 2021 - 2022 Program Calendar
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, from September to May.
See the link below to suggest a program!
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, from September to May.
See the link below to suggest a program!
September 13, 2021: Floral design Demo and "How to Host a Small Standard Flower Show"
October 11, 2021: Visit to an orchid grower
November 8, 2021: "Arranging Flowers in Pumpkins"
December 7, 2021: "Holiday Social" NOTE: This is a TUESDAY!
January 10, 2022: "Guided tour of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy"
February 14, 2022: "Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium ECO Boat Tour" = CANCELLED DUE TO OMICRON!
February 16, 2022: Esplanade Amenity Center Fire Pit NOTE: This is a Wednesday
March 14, 2022: Pie Day!! (Pi = 3.14.....) and “Indoor Palms”
April 11, 2022: "Sunken Gardens Tour"
May 9, 2022: "Hats off to GOE" Season Finale - Pot Luck Luncheon
- Master Flower Show Judge Carol Lucia will demonstrate three of the easier designs
- Susie Cochrane will tell us how to host a show
- Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 FL-64, Unit E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212
- Doors open at 12:30; meeting: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
October 11, 2021: Visit to an orchid grower
- (tentative program)
November 8, 2021: "Arranging Flowers in Pumpkins"
- Hands-on with a presenter TBD
- Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 FL-64, Unit E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
December 7, 2021: "Holiday Social" NOTE: This is a TUESDAY!
- Lakewood Ranch Golf and County Club, 7650 Legacy Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, 12:00 pm
- Meet in the Wine Room - look for signs in the lobby to direct you there
- There will be a fee for the luncheon
January 10, 2022: "Guided tour of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy"
- Marietta (Mary) will be our guide
- There is no charge for this program.
- This museum is described as a "Cheerful gallery featuring offbeat, contemporary paintings, sculpture & other artwork."
- 2121 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
February 14, 2022: "Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium ECO Boat Tour" = CANCELLED DUE TO OMICRON!
- Join a marine biologist on this 1 hour, 45 minute cruise through Sarasota and Roberts Bays on a 45-foot pontoon boat.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts
- There will be a fee charged for this tour
- More info to follow - and you can visit www.mote.org to explore all that Mote has to offer
- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
February 16, 2022: Esplanade Amenity Center Fire Pit NOTE: This is a Wednesday
- An informal outdoor social from 4-6 PM
- Bring a snack and a beverage.
- There will be activities to help us get to know one another even better!
- 5240 Esplanade Blvd., Lakewood Ranch 34211
- Esplanade has two gates you can enter:
- From Lakewood Ranch Blvd., a gate on Rangeland Parkway is usually open til 5 PM as a construction entrance. Once inside the gate, take your first left turn onto Napoli Run. Go one long block — take your first left onto Palermo Drive. Go two short blocks - at the “T” intersection, turn left. The Amenity Center will be on your right.
- The gate on Malachite Drive at White Eagle Blvd. is staffed and you will need to enter using the visitor lane. Give the guard your name; mention that you are visiting me Karen Eckert at 5206 Napoli Run. To get to the Amenity Center: at the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Esplanade Blvd. The Amenity Center will be on your right about 4 blocks down. If you plan to come this way, let me know so that I can give your name to the guard in advance.
March 14, 2022: Pie Day!! (Pi = 3.14.....) and “Indoor Palms”
- Presented by Master Gardener Amy Stripe
- and “A Palm in your Hand” design tips from Betty Call
- Pie Day: members each bring one whole pie [purchased or homemade] cut into 8 slices; we swap slices, keeping one slice to eat during at the meeting.
- Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 FL-64, Unit E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Nominations for President and 2nd Vice President will also be presented - this is your chance to volunteer to be a GOE leader to help guide the club into the future!
April 11, 2022: "Sunken Gardens Tour"
- 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.
- There will be a fee to enter
- Lunch and shopping at Mazarro’s Italian Market and Gift Shop (2909 22nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL 33713)
- Election of Officers - if running unopposed, candidates will be elected without a formal vote
- 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
May 9, 2022: "Hats off to GOE" Season Finale - Pot Luck Luncheon
- Hosted by: Susan Gimbert
- May 9 is a Monday, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
- Lyn Simensen's Home - 5214 Benito Ct (Esplanade) Lakewood Ranch
- Speaking of hats (garden party hats!), if you are so inclined, come wearing your favorite topper to celebrate the end if this season. I will be wearing mine!
- Members please bring a dish to share and a serving spoon. The board members will provide beverages and desserts.
- If coming from outside Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch, you must use the gate at Malachite Drive and White Eagle Blvd. Mention “Lyn Simensen - 5214 Benito Court" to the guard at the gate.
- Guests are welcome to attend.
- If you haven’t yet mailed your membership renewal form, check for $35 and survey to Ginny, please bring them with you on Monday or drop them in the mail to Ginny (4919 Benito Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211). It’s not too late!
- Alas and finally! We will have a short business meeting to elect officers. (We were one member short of a quorum in April so we could not vote then.) Candidates are Carolyn Lowry-Nation, President, and Joann Graceffo, 2nd Vice President/Program Chair.
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